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Lauren Boyer

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Miledgeville’s Lauren Boyer helps rehabilitate lives

Brianna Heard

Thursday, June 12, 2025

National Law Enforcement Week is from June 14-21. Throughout the week, communities honor the courage and salute the sacrifice of law enforcement officers. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, there are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers in the United States.

Gus Nobles

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Bartender Nobles shakes up a crisp martini at Metropolis

Reagan Reed

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Shaken and ready to celebrate – cheers to National Martini Day on June 19.While the exact origin story of the American martini is cloudy, cocktail historians often credit Martinez, California, as the home of the classic drink.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.Submit your events to bb@bbnews.today BALDWINSATURDAY, JUNE 14What: Party in the Plaza When: 5-9 p.m. Where: 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. St.

GWM receives Georgia Trust historic preservation grant

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GWM receives Georgia Trust historic preservation grant

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (GTHP) has awarded a major matching grant to Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) for historic preservation through its Callahan Incentive and the 1772 Foundation Grant programs.

Dairy Festival delivers again for Eatonton

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Dairy Festival delivers again for Eatonton

Photos & Story By Ian Tocher

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Since the inaugural event in 1953, the Pilot Club of Eatonton has been presenting the annual Dairy Festival, held each June to officially commemorate Dairy Month.

On May 15, Baldwin County deputies responded to a call about an alligator in the roadway on Vinson Highway near the Fall Line Freeway. COURTESY OF BCSD OFFICE

Georgia WRD says ‘Hey Georgians, Let’s Get Gatorwise’

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Georgia is home to an estimated population of around 225,000 alligators. So, no matter where you live, it’s time to get GatorWise, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

First Friday Beach Bash celebrates 12th anniversary

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Pull out the Hawaiian shirt and enjoy the night in downtown Milledgeville at the 12th anniversary Beach Bash event.Standard Sand & Silica Co. and Fowler Flemister have provided 80 tons of sand that will be dumped into the post office parking lot on June 6 to transform the area into a coastal oasis.

Downtown Milledgeville launches ‘Ready. Set. Summer Giveaway!’

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Downtown Milledgeville launches ‘Ready. Set. Summer Giveaway!’

News Staff

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Downtown Milledgeville s launching a brand-new summer promotion designed to encourage local shopping and reward loyal customers. The “Ready. Set.Summer Giveaway!” runs through July 31, giving patrons nine full weeks of chances to win.

Baldwin High School Principal Markeeta Clayton (center) accepts the 2024 Platinum Award for Greatest Gains. CONTRIBUTED

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BHS earns 2024 platinum award for Greatest Gains in Student Achievement

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Baldwin High School was awarded the 2024 Platinum Award for Greatest Gains by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement.This recognition places Baldwin High in the top 1% of all Georgia schools for academic growth over the past three years.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINTHURSDAY, JUNE 5What: Lockerly After Dark: The Light Within When: 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Hwy. 441 S, 1534 Irwinton Rd.

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