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Students prepare to make fairy houses with teacher Janice Westfall (right) and volunteer Cookie Noel inside Allen’s Market. CONTRIBUTED

Students prepare to make fairy houses with teacher Janice Westfall (right) and volunteer Cookie Noel inside Allen’s Market. CONTRIBUTED

Allied Arts partners with local artists for Spring Camp

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Allied Arts continues its mission of bringing art activities to younger audiences through its annual Spring Break Art Camp.Eighteen kids signed up for a week of classes with a different activity and artist each day.
T.M. Brown

T.M. Brown

Allied Arts hosts ‘Step Back in Time with Mike Brown’

Shadimon Smith
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Allied Arts hosted a free book talk with author T. M. Brown on Thursday, April 17, regarding his 2023 novel The Last Laird of Sapelo, his fourth novel.“The history of Milledgeville is involved in this, and that's always important,” said Kristin Allen, program coordinator at Allied Arts.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAY, APRIL 25What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E Walton St. More info: This month will feature spotlight artist Richard Martin, lead singer of Free Lance Ruckus.What: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m.
With the support of Keep Milledgeville-Baldwin Beautiful and the Oconee River Greenway Authority, GMC’s 146th Corps of Cadets led a community cleanup on Saturday, March 22. T he service project had over 200 cadets deployed across various locations, including the Oconee River Greenway, the American Legion, local roadways, and homes in need of assistance. COURTESY OF GMC

With the support of Keep Milledgeville-Baldwin Beautiful and the Oconee River Greenway Authority, GMC’s 146th Corps of Cadets led a community cleanup on Saturday, March 22. T he service project had over 200 cadets deployed across various locations, including the Oconee River Greenway, the American Legion, local roadways, and homes in need of assistance. COURTESY OF GMC

Baldwin County unites with KMBB for Earth Day

Drew Hill
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Milledgeville and Baldwin County residents came together this Earth Day to celebrate and protect the local environment.Keep Milledgeville Baldwin Beautiful (KMBB), a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is spearheading efforts to engage the community in meaningful environmental action.
A young attendee enjoys interacting with a puppy in front of the Lakeside Baptist Church tent. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

A young attendee enjoys interacting with a puppy in front of the Lakeside Baptist Church tent. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

Milledgeville Mainstreet hosts Masters in Milly

Story & Photos By Ansley Kate Allen
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Milledgeville Mainstreet hosted April’s First Friday: Masters in Milly on April 4 transforming downtown Milledgeville into a putt-putt course for the second annual Masters in Milly, where attendees played a ninehole course sponsored by local businesses.
Colin Cutler and Hot Pepper Jam, of GCSU’s Music Department, Sally Jaye, and special guest Rob Sumowski played throughout the day on the stage set up in front of Andalusia Farm’s Interpretive Center. Attendees brought tents, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the day’s festivities.

Colin Cutler and Hot Pepper Jam, of GCSU’s Music Department, Sally Jaye, and special guest Rob Sumowski played throughout the day on the stage set up in front of Andalusia Farm’s Interpretive Center. Attendees brought tents, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the day’s festivities.

GCSU hosts celebration of O’Connor’s 100th birthday

Story And Photos By Bailey Mccully
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) celebrated Flannery O’Connor’s 100th birthday March 26-29 with various events.Flannery O’Connor was an American novelist, born on March 25, 1925, most famous for her work in short stories.Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, GA served as her home from 1951-1964.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAYS, THROUGH APRIL 11What: Annual Lenten Fish Fry When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 110 N. Jefferson St. The Knights of Columbus hosts this fish fry every Friday during Lent. 478-452-2421.
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