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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, February 20, 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 & FRIDAYSWhat: GCSU offers free tax help When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Georgia College’s Atkinson Hall More info: The J.

Co-owner of Morning Grind, Bridgette Smith (middle), poses with customers Lillian (left) and Laurel Marott.. CONTRIBUTED

Galentine’s Day’ gains momentum at the Morning Grind

Skyla Morris

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Morning Grind coffee shop has served the city of Milledgeville's local and student populations for nearly three years and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. On Feb. 12 the small business hosted its 2nd annual “Galentine’s Day” event.

Rainbow Guillot (left) and Shyanna Morgan have each participated in the pageant for more than a decade. AMELIE SENGUPTA/Staff

What makes Miss Amazing truly amazing

Amelie Sengupta

Thursday, February 20, 2025

People all across the world often grow up feeling special until “society” tells them otherwise. Stereotypes can form on people from all walks of life, simply because others may view them as different.

Shenanigans photo contest hosted by Main Street, Bulletin

News Staff

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Milledgeville Main Street is launching the Milledgeville Shenanigans Photo Contest, in partnership with The Baldwin Bulletin and The Jones County News, to bring the community a lighthearted and engaging way to celebrate downtown.

A HELPING HAND

News Staff

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Students and faculty from Georgia College’s Honors College assisted Feb. 14 in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home.

Former Fire Chief Victor Young served Baldwin Fire & Rescue for 35 years before his retirement at the end of last year. CONTRIBUTED

Former fire chief honored during Black History Month

News Staff

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Throughout February, the city of Milledgeville has celebrated Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of Black leaders in the community. Among those honored is recently retired Fire Chief Victor Young, whose decades of service have left a lasting impact on Baldwin County.

Allied Arts exhibits Georgia College alumna

Shadimon Smith

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Grace Wood, a Georgia College & State University alumna, has partnered with Allied Arts to display her work in a guided exhibit in The Marlor House.

Chick-fil-A heart platters are one of the top Valentine’s Day sellers. COURTESY OF CHICK-FIL-A

Valentine’s Day benefits Milledgeville businesses

Drew Hill

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Love is in the air, whether you're celebrating your significant other, friends and family, or practicing self-love this Valentine's Day. It’s the one day a year when lovebirds flock to their favorite restaurants, flower shops, and chocolate counters to prove their undying devotion.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, February 13, 2025

BALDWINMONDAYS & FRIDAYSWhat: GCSU offers free tax help When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Georgia College’s Atkinson Hall More info: The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology is offering free tax help.

Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial book sale marked as success

News Staff

Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library 2025 Used Book Sale was a success. The organization thanked local and surrounding communities for coming out to the sale, its volunteers and business donors for making this “a phenomenal year.

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