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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 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.BALDWINMONDAYS & FRIDAYS UNTIL END OF MARCHWhat: GCSU offers free tax help When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Georgia College’s Atkinson Hall More info: The J.
‘The Color Purple’ to return to The Plaza

‘The Color Purple’ to return to The Plaza

‘The Color Purple’ to return to The Plaza

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A musical version of “The Color Purple,” based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Eatonton native Alice Walker, completed a five-show run Sunday afternoon, playing to nearsold- out crowds for each performance at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 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.BALDWINMONDAYS & FRIDAYS UNTIL END OF MARCHWhat: GCSU offers free tax help When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Georgia College’s Atkinson Hall More info: The J.
Seventy-eight Oak Hill Middle School students performed for veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Home to honor Black History Month. CONTRIBUTED

Seventy-eight Oak Hill Middle School students performed for veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Home to honor Black History Month. CONTRIBUTED

OHMS honors Black History Month with Georgia War Veterans

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Fine Arts students from Oak Hill Middle School gave a performance Feb. 27 honoring Black History Month at the Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH).
Baldwin County High School STAR studen Jessica Biyogmam and her STAR teacher, Michael Womack, at the annual STAR Student Banquet. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County High School STAR studen Jessica Biyogmam and her STAR teacher, Michael Womack, at the annual STAR Student Banquet. CONTRIBUTED

Biyogmam named BHS STAR Student

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce honored Baldwin County High School STAR student Jessica Biyogmam and her STAR teacher Michael Womack at the annual STAR Student Banquet.

National ‘Tell a Fairy Tale’ Day

Drew Hill
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Once upon a time, before movies, television, and the internet, stories were passed down from generation to generation through the magic of oral tradition. These tales, filled with courageous heroes, cunning villains, and enchanted worlds, shaped the imaginations of children and adults alike. On Feb.
An artistic representation of Lafaryette titled Lafayette’s Baptism of Fire, by E. Percy Moran, c. 1909. COURTESY OF BRITANNICA

An artistic representation of Lafaryette titled Lafayette’s Baptism of Fire, by E. Percy Moran, c. 1909. COURTESY OF BRITANNICA

GOCHC to host “When General Lafayette Came to Georgia”

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
In March of 1825, the residents of Milledgeville paused to celebrate the birth of the nation and welcome Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier de la Lafayette, the last surviving major-general of the America Revolution.
Georgia War Veterans Home Activities Director Michelle Flood accepts clothes donated by the Lake Oconee Elks clothing drive from Lake Oconee Veterans Chairman Mike DePetrillo. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia War Veterans Home Activities Director Michelle Flood accepts clothes donated by the Lake Oconee Elks clothing drive from Lake Oconee Veterans Chairman Mike DePetrillo. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks visit veterans in Milledgeville

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Lake Oconee Elks (LOE) Lodge volunteers visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville Feb. 25, to treat resident veterans there to a catered lunch from Ms Stellas of Milledgeville.Nearly 40 veterans and 10 staff members enjoyed fried chicken with all the sides that go along with the meal.
A performer at one of two “living tables” provided wine and ArtiGras beads to guests at The Livery before the party moved next door to Barrel 118.

A performer at one of two “living tables” provided wine and ArtiGras beads to guests at The Livery before the party moved next door to Barrel 118.

ArtiGras delivers N’awlins vibe to Eatonton’s Barrel 118

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The 5th annual Arti-Gras Carnival, a Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser for the arts in Eatonton, paraded back into town Saturday night.
“Burnt Reynolds” and Kristin Wright from Strange Bedfellows put on a fire-breathing show with hula hoops, jump ropes, and batons in the Black Heritage Plaza beside Allen’s Market. Scan the QR code to see various events at Arti Gras.

“Burnt Reynolds” and Kristin Wright from Strange Bedfellows put on a fire-breathing show with hula hoops, jump ropes, and batons in the Black Heritage Plaza beside Allen’s Market. Scan the QR code to see various events at Arti Gras.

Arti Gras:A community brought together through art, music

Shadimon Smith
Thursday, February 27, 2025
After a year of planning Allied Arts hosted Milledgeville's first Arti Gras festival Feb. 21 in Allen’s Market.Arti Gras was a free event that brought together local musicians, painters and families.
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