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Milledgeville reaps benefits of New Year’s resolutions

Drew Hill
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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

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Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat honors Carter

Bailey McCully
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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

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MGC learns about state and national clubs

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
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

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BCSD named 2024 Exemplary School Board

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Baldwin County School District earned Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2024 Exemplary School Board recognition.
Caldwell named one of Georgia’s 2024 Most Influential Leaders

Caldwell named one of Georgia’s 2024 Most Influential Leaders

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Caldwell named one of Georgia’s 2024 Most Influential Leaders

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Georgia Military College President Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, IVwas named to Georgia Trend’s 2024 “Georgia 500: Georgia’s Most Influential Leaders” list. This recognition places Caldwell among an elite group of leaders across the state making significant contributions in their respective fields.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAY, JAN. 17What: MLK, Jr. Community Breakfast When: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Where: 231 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More info: In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Flint Energies Foundation presents a $10,000 check to Middle Georgia Regional Library staff. CONTRIBUTED

Flint Energies Foundation presents a $10,000 check to Middle Georgia Regional Library staff. CONTRIBUTED

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Middle Georgia Regional Library receives $10K grant from Flint Energies Foundation

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) received a $10,000 grant from the Flint Energies Foundation to expand its digital library collection of eBooks and e-Audiobooks alongside the Houston County Public Library System, Peach County Public Libraries, Pine Mountain Regional Library System, and Lake...
BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

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BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
On Jan. 10, Baldwin County Fire Rescue celebrated Fire Chief Victor Young with a retirement party (left). In addition, Fire Rescue received an award Jan. 10 for its involvement in Region 5 EMS Cans for Kids.
Yard of the Month

Yard of the Month

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Yard of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Milledgeville Garden Club awarded Yard of the Month and the Certificates of Beautification to the Burrell’s of 730 Habersham St. in Milledgeville. To be eligible for the Yard of the Month, residences’ yards must be cut, manicured and landscaped by the homeowner and be aesthetically appealing.
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