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Lake Sinclair’s Aquapalooza returns to kick off summer fun

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Aquapalooza returned to kick off the summer on Lake Sinclair this past weekend. Hosted by Wide Open Entertainment, the annual event brought hundreds of locals by boat and land to enjoy live music and great food.The free event began at noon on Saturday, May 31.
Volunteers from Lake Oconee Lodge #2849 at the Georga War Veterans home. CONTRIBUTED

Volunteers from Lake Oconee Lodge #2849 at the Georga War Veterans home. CONTRIBUTED

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Elks hosts cookout for GWVH veterans

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 volunteers visited the Georgia War Veterans home in Milledgeville on May 27 to host a cookout for 42 of the veterans who live there.
GWM introduces ‘Walk-in Wednesdays’

GWM introduces ‘Walk-in Wednesdays’

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GWM introduces ‘Walk-in Wednesdays’

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) invites everyone to stop by the downtown Eatonton Museum on Walk-in Wednesdays, beginning June 11 and scheduled to continue until the highly anticipated re-opening of Sylvia’s Coffee Shop once its operators return from an unavoidable absence.
Milledgeville Garden Club President Ana Edwards (front left) assists with creating floral arrangements for assisted living and veterans homes. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville Garden Club President Ana Edwards (front left) assists with creating floral arrangements for assisted living and veterans homes. CONTRIBUTED

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MGC president shares gardening tips for National Garden Week

Josephine Vasilco
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Ana Edwards has been gardening for nearly two decades. Currently, she is the president of Milledgeville Garden Club, a group founded in 1929.Today, the group has 51 members and meets monthly from September through May.From June 1-7 Edwards and gardeners across the U.S.
Local residents arrived by boat and car to Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House in Milledgeville for Memorial Day ceremonies, including the Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster Jeff Dantzler. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Local residents arrived by boat and car to Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House in Milledgeville for Memorial Day ceremonies, including the Pledge of Allegiance, delivered by Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster Jeff Dantzler. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Milledgeville honors military heroes at Duke’s

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, May 29, 2025
For the sixth straight year, Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House hosted its Memorial Day tradition, the solemn playing of “Taps,” by trumpeter Col.Larry McClendon.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAY, MAY 30What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville More Info: The spotlight artist is Sue Tomlin. Come join the free jam and listen to the spotlight artist alongside other musicians.SATURDAY, MAY 31What: Aquapalooza Lake Sinclair When: 12-7 p.m.
GMC’s Caden Loyd (right) was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Baldwin County area scholarship. CONTRIBUTED

GMC’s Caden Loyd (right) was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Baldwin County area scholarship. CONTRIBUTED

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Exchange Bank awards scholarship to GMC student

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Exchange Bank announced Caden Loyd as the recipient of its 2025 Baldwin County area scholarship. Loyd, a graduating senior of Georgia Military College Preparatory School, was honored with the $1,500 scholarship by Exchange Bank President and CEO John Childs during GMC’s recent Senior Honors Night.
MGC plants memorial garden for GWVH

MGC plants memorial garden for GWVH

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MGC plants memorial garden for GWVH

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Milledgeville Garden Therapy Committee of the Milledgeville Garden Club planted the memorial garden at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
TAPS to be played for Memorial Day

TAPS to be played for Memorial Day

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TAPS to be played for Memorial Day

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
For the sixth year in a row, the community can see and hear “Taps” played at 3 p.m. Monday, May 26 at Dukes’ Lounge and Dawg House. “Taps” will be performed by retired Col. Larry McLendon.
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