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Independence Day lights up Lake Sinclair

Independence Day lights up Lake Sinclair

Independence Day lights up Lake Sinclair

The rockets’ red glare was on full display Friday night as hundreds, perhaps even thousands of boats carrying even more thousands of boaters dispersed across the waters of Lakes Sinclair taking in dozens of shoreside fireworks shows in honor of our nation’s birthday.
L-R: Gina Whitaker, State Representative Floyd Griffin, Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, GCF Executive Director Evalena B. Flournoy, Nathalie Griffin, and Milledgeville City Council member Shonya Mapp. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Gina Whitaker, State Representative Floyd Griffin, Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan, GCF Executive Director Evalena B. Flournoy, Nathalie Griffin, and Milledgeville City Council member Shonya Mapp. CONTRIBUTED

FCF honors scholarship recipients and community champions

The Flournoy Cares Foundation hosted its 2025 Scholarship Awards Ceremony June 28 under the banner “Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders and Honoring Today’s Champion” at the Tubman African American Museum in Macon.
LIR celebrates 30 years

LIR celebrates 30 years

LIR celebrates 30 years

Learning in Retirement celebrated its 30-year anniversary June 19 with a catered meal, presentations and archives, music, and door prizes. LIR is welcoming new members for the membership year beginning August 2025. To learn more visit cpe.gcsu.edu/gcsu/course/course.aspx?
MGC July Yard of the Month

MGC July Yard of the Month

MGC July Yard of the Month

The Milledgeville Garden Club selected the property of Mary and Barney Boyer as Yard of the Month for July. Both Boyers enjoy working in the yard and Mary has collected plants from friends over the years, making it a friendship garden.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon mattress store invested in community

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINFRIDAY, JULY 4What: Milledgeville Fireworks When: At dusk More Info: The parking lot at the campus will be closed off for the event.
The second day’s painting crew consisted of Tiffany Vanstone, Sara Williams, Pam Green, Christi Tyson, Dyson Sallad, Adam Gross, Keith Green, and Greg Tyson with The Citizens of Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

The second day’s painting crew consisted of Tiffany Vanstone, Sara Williams, Pam Green, Christi Tyson, Dyson Sallad, Adam Gross, Keith Green, and Greg Tyson with The Citizens of Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

Community organizations partner to renovate LEC

The Citizens of Georgia Power and River of Life are completing a renovation of the Life Enrichment Center’s Creative Expressions Building. The Life Enrichment Center (LEC) is a private nonprofit program for adults with intellectual disabilities living in and around the Baldwin County area.
Car-Mart hosts Grill & Chill Fan Drive Social

Car-Mart hosts Grill & Chill Fan Drive Social

Car-Mart hosts Grill & Chill Fan Drive Social

Car-Mart of Milledgeville hosted its Grill & Chill Fan Drive Social June 27 to spotlight Overview, Inc. and the Animal Rescue Foundation, the two organizations selected to receive fans donated through the company’s Community Fan Drive.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINFRIDAY, JUNE 27What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St.