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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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, JAN. 31What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill (224 E. Walton St.
Allied Arts hosts Lake Oconee Quilt Guild exhibit

Allied Arts hosts Lake Oconee Quilt Guild exhibit

Allied Arts hosts Lake Oconee Quilt Guild exhibit

Allied Arts in Milledgeville hosted its first exhibit of the year featuring hand-made quilts from the Lake Oconee Quilt Guild.“The quilts displayed are based on challenges set by the guild,” said Cookie Noel, member of the Lake Oconee Quilt Guild.
GCSU student Sunita Oliver, veteran David Wise, and student Alexis Keeney pose in front of the cards created during the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day. CONTRUBUTED

GCSU student Sunita Oliver, veteran David Wise, and student Alexis Keeney pose in front of the cards created during the Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day. CONTRUBUTED

GWVH honors Martin Luther King Jr. through service

The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day by partnering with Georgia College & State University (GCSU) and The Bridge United Methodist Church to complete a service project.
Sarah Richardson and Kathryn Merck watch a funny TikTok together. AMELIE SENGUPTA/Staff

Sarah Richardson and Kathryn Merck watch a funny TikTok together. AMELIE SENGUPTA/Staff

Local students react to TikTok ban and legislation

Georgia College & State University and Georgia Military College students held mixed emotions Sunday following the TikTok ban. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court unanimously voted to uphold a law stating TikTok will shut down in the United States by Jan. 19.

Milledgeville reaps benefits of New Year’s resolutions

The New Year brings new beginnings and new possibilities. As the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, residents of Milledgeville rang in the new year with fresh goals and resolutions. The community’s determination to start 2025 on the right foot has created a surge in activity in local businesses.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINJAN. 2526What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Winter Field Day When: 11 a.m. to 4:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26 Where: 234 N.
Baldwin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Andrew Strickland signs the door commemorating President Jimmy Carter’s contributions to Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Board of Commissioners Chairman Andrew Strickland signs the door commemorating President Jimmy Carter’s contributions to Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat honors Carter

Last week, Milledgeville- Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity honored President Jimmy Carter’s life by inviting the community to sign a commemorative door.Carter passed away on Dec. 29 and funeral services for the former president were held Jan.9 in Plains.
MGC learns about state and national clubs

MGC learns about state and national clubs

MGC learns about state and national clubs

The Milledgeville Garden Club gathered to learn about important facts on local, state and national garden clubs, with 1,000 members combined in Georgia, from co-director of the Azalea District for the Garden Club of Georgia Ina Hopkins (center).
Baldwin County Board of Education accepts the recognition of 2024 Exemplary School Board with Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (far right). CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Board of Education accepts the recognition of 2024 Exemplary School Board with Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (far right). CONTRIBUTED

BCSD named 2024 Exemplary School Board

Baldwin County School District earned Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2024 Exemplary School Board recognition.