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Milledgeville Garden Club inducts new members

Milledgeville Garden Club inducts new members

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Milledgeville Garden Club inducts new members

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Milledgeville Garden Club installed new officers to celebrate the end of another successful year at the annual picnic at Northridge Lake Lot Pavillon.
Oak Hill Middle School Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America advisor Sharon Reeves’ 2024-25 class shows off the new chicks. CONTRIBUTED

Oak Hill Middle School Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America advisor Sharon Reeves’ 2024-25 class shows off the new chicks. CONTRIBUTED

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OHMS instructor creates blooming agriculture program

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Oak Hill Middle School Agriculture Instructor and Future Farmers of America advisor Sharon Reeves restarted the agriculture program seven years ago and has worked to transform it.“We started with very minimal [resources] on campus, only a greenhouse and about 12 raised beds that had deteriorated.
The class of 2025 celebrates as their graduation ceremonies come to a close. COURTESY OF GCSU

The class of 2025 celebrates as their graduation ceremonies come to a close. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Georgia College & State University confers 1,425 degrees

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
On May 9 and 10, Georgia College & State University conferred 1,425 degrees on both undergraduate and graduate students in the class of 2025. There were four spring commencement ceremonies held in the Centennial Center on the Georgia College campus.
A gator sighted on Vinson Highway in Milledgeville near the Fall Line Freeway. COURTESY OF BCSO

A gator sighted on Vinson Highway in Milledgeville near the Fall Line Freeway. COURTESY OF BCSO

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Alligator spotted on Vinson Highway; stay alert

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
An alligator was sighted on Vinson Highway in Milledgeville near the Fall Line Freeway on the morning of May 15.Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the gator and maintained a safe perimeter until the Georgia Department of Natural Resources arrived.
Mike Collins & Mason Honea

Mike Collins & Mason Honea

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U.S. Congressman visits GMC to celebrate cadet appointment

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Georgia Military College (GMC) was honored to welcome U.S. Congressman Mike Collins, representing Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, to its main campus in Milledgeville for a special appointment signing ceremony.Collins, who nominated Cadet Mason Honea for the U.S.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.
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