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Golden Hour foundation to host Gold Mile Walk for parents in need

Golden Hour foundation to host Gold Mile Walk for parents in need

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Golden Hour foundation to host Gold Mile Walk for parents in need

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Golden Hour Foundation, a local nonprofit founded last year to support parents, is hosting the Golden Mile on May 31 to raise money.CEO and President Taleija Bennerson is a local mother. She had her baby three months early.
An oil painting by Flannery O’Connor of an unidentified woman featured in Andalusia’s gallery. CONTRIBUTED

An oil painting by Flannery O’Connor of an unidentified woman featured in Andalusia’s gallery. CONTRIBUTED

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O’Connor’s unseen visual art revealed on her 100th birthday

Jackson Gallagher
Thursday, April 3, 2025
100 years after her birth, over 60 largely unknown pieces of art by Flannery O’Connor were revealed at the opening reception of a new art gallery exhibit, “Flannery at 100: Hidden Treasures.
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.

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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.

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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.
Shana Boston

Shana Boston

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Q&A: Shana Boston talks about self-care

Sarah Barnhart
Thursday, April 3, 2025
National Self-Care Day is April 5. According to Shana Boston, self-care is an important ritual that should be implemented in everyone’s daily routine. In the US, over $2,000 is spent annually on selfcare, including massages, facial treatments, and pedicures.
Allied Arts hosts two art contests to be exhibited

Allied Arts hosts two art contests to be exhibited

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Allied Arts hosts two art contests to be exhibited

Bailey McCully
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Milledgeville Baldwin County Allied Arts is prepping for its annual Oconee Artists Exhibit and Big Click: Beyond the Lens Exhibit. Both exhibits will feature works turned in by artists in the Middle Georgia Community in hopes of winning each contest.
Ayesha Patel

Ayesha Patel

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BHS celebrates Honor students

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Baldwin County School District formally recognized the academic accomplishments of the Class of 2025 by hosting an Honors Breakfast.Dozens of highachieving students were celebrated for their dedication and academic success, including 2025 Salutatorian Jessica Biyogmam and Valedictorian Ayesha Patel.
Vietnam War Veterans Day

Vietnam War Veterans Day

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Vietnam War Veterans Day

Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, Iv
Thursday, April 3, 2025
In the GMC yearbook from 1957, James Emory Jones, or “Jimmy” as he was known by his classmates, has a strong jawline, and a sharp, determined gaze. His mouth looks stoic, but his eyes seem to be smiling so much that it almost creates the illusion that the corners of his lips are slightly upturned.
The Georgia Military College Preparatory School literary team shows off the state championship trophy and celebrates their victory with coaches Mark Weaver and Jenny Morris. COURTESY OF GMC

The Georgia Military College Preparatory School literary team shows off the state championship trophy and celebrates their victory with coaches Mark Weaver and Jenny Morris. COURTESY OF GMC

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GMC Prep wins state literary competition

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Georgia Military College Prep School won the State Literary Competition, securing the championship title for the 10th consecutive year. This impressive milestone demonstrates the hard work and dedication by the literary team, coached by Mark Weaver and Jenny Morris.
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