Community

GWM announces poetry contest winners

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Georgia Writers Museum recently completed its first poetry contest, open to students in 6th through 8th grades (public, private, and homeschooled) in Putnam and Morgan counties.
The winners and honorable mentions, excluding Big Click second place winner Allyn Rippin, of the Oconee Artists Exhibit and the Big Click: Beyond the Lens Exhibit gathered to show off their ribbons to attendees of the reception in the Marlor House in downtown Milledgeville. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

The winners and honorable mentions, excluding Big Click second place winner Allyn Rippin, of the Oconee Artists Exhibit and the Big Click: Beyond the Lens Exhibit gathered to show off their ribbons to attendees of the reception in the Marlor House in downtown Milledgeville. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Allied Arts announces winners of art contests

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Allied Arts hosted its reception for the Oconee Artists Exhibit and the Big Click: Beyond the Lens Exhibit. Artists, photographers, and locals gathered to view the submissions and to hear the announcement of the winners.“All of our winners but one were present to receive their awards.
Deepak Kumar

Deepak Kumar

Metropolis’ Deepak Kumar talks hummus

Sarah Pennix
Thursday, May 15, 2025
National Hummus Day on May 13 is a celebration of the beloved Mediterranean dip enjoyed around the world.Hummus, a creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, has grown in popularity in the United States.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 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.BALDWINFRIDAY, MAY 16FRIDAY, JUNE 6 SUNDAY, MAY 18 What: Swing a Club for CASA When: Registration 9:30 a.m., Shotgun start 11 a.m.
GWM Review: Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize

GWM Review: Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize

GWM Review: Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize is more than simply a biography of a sports star; it brings to life the glory years of majorleague baseball.From Mize’s early days in the North Georgia mountains, through the St.
Oconee Heights Mini Park

Oconee Heights Mini Park

Oconee Heights Mini Park

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Oconee Heights Mini Park is close to completion. The painted mural crosswalks are complete and fencing and gates remain to be installed prior to opening of the Oconee Heights Mini Park. 
GC Thrive program celebrates first graduate

GC Thrive program celebrates first graduate

GC Thrive program celebrates first graduate

Spencer Kirkley
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Spencer Kirkley is the first graduate of the GC THRIVE program at Georgia College & State University. Middle Georgia’s first and only inclusive post-secondary education program, GC THRIVE enables young adults ages 18 to 28 with intellectual disabilities to attend college with their peers.
Hill speaks with a customer in his store The Ript Zone. Alongside cards and collectibles, it sells memorabilia for many movies, including Star Wars. ANNA HOLLIS/Staff

Hill speaks with a customer in his store The Ript Zone. Alongside cards and collectibles, it sells memorabilia for many movies, including Star Wars. ANNA HOLLIS/Staff

May the fourth be with you: A Q&A with CJ Hill

Anna Hollis
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Ript Zone, 132 S.Wayne St., is every pop culture fanatic's dream shop.
Christina O’Brien, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union presented checks to seven local nonprofit organizations. CONTRIBUTED

Christina O’Brien, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union presented checks to seven local nonprofit organizations. CONTRIBUTED

Robins Financial donates to Baldwin and Putnam Counties

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Eatonton-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Wednesday at Robins Financial Credit Union (RFCU), where the credit union also donated $24,000 split among seven local nonprofit organizations throughout Putnam and Baldwin counties.
Subscribe to