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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Grace Houghton proudly hosts the banner of Army West Point as a representation of her acceptance. COURTESY OF GMC

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GMC announces first U.S. Service Academy at West Point appointment of 2025

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Georgia Military College (GMC) announced that Grace Houghton, a Junior College Service Academy scholar, has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point, becoming the first scholar in GMC’s Class of 2025 (69 Cadets) to receive a U.S. Service Academy appointment.

Larry Coffee, maintenance, 10 years of service

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GMC honors employees for years of service

Bailey McCully

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Georgia Military College honored six employees with GMC Auxiliary & Facility Operations for their years of service.Larry Coffee and Richard Wright with maintenance were each recognized for 10 years of service.

BCSD honored at GCSU Martin Luther King Jr. banquet

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BCSD honored at GCSU Martin Luther King Jr. banquet

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

The Baldwin County School District (BCSD) was honored to be part of the Georgia College & State University annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast.This year's breakfast theme was, 'Echoes of MLK: Activism, Disobedience, and Rights in the 21st Century.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

BALDWINFRIDAY, FEB. 7What: First Friday: Food Trucks & Flannel When: 5-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: Cozy up for Milledgeville Main Street’s Food Truck and Flannel extravaganza with live music and a multitude of food to choose from.FEB.

GMC Prep announces 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian

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GMC Prep announces 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian

News Staff

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Georgia Military College Prep School is proud to announce Cadet Liam Beauchamp as the Class of 2025 valedictorian and Cadet Carlie Cochran as the Class of 2025 salutatorian.

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