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Milledgeville to host Hanukkah Menorah lighting

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Milledgeville community will continue embracing a tradition Dec. 25 that began in 2020. To recognize the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, a menorah has been installed on West Hancock Street in the plaza in front of The Local Yolkal Cafe.
The Baldwin High School sax ensemble performed on the front porch of the historic home welcoming people in. Two attendees stopped to watch and hum along to the tunes of Christmas songs. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Baldwin High School sax ensemble performed on the front porch of the historic home welcoming people in. Two attendees stopped to watch and hum along to the tunes of Christmas songs. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Christmas comes to the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House

Bailey McCully
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. (GOCHC) opened the doors to the 1825 Brown-Stetson-Sanford House Dec. 9 to allow community members to take a peek at what Chrimas once looked like in the historic home.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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GEORGIA WAR VETERANS HOME

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS HOME

GEORGIA WAR VETERANS HOME

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Milledgeville community came together to give each veteran at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville a handcolored card and $10 to spend as they wish. Pictured at right are David and Steven smiling as they happily receive their cards.
Seeking Asylum photographer Jessica Whitehead holds a picture of the Jones Building as she explains her journey with photography and Central State Hospital’s history. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Seeking Asylum photographer Jessica Whitehead holds a picture of the Jones Building as she explains her journey with photography and Central State Hospital’s history. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Remembering CSH, a community call to action

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia College & State University and the Middle Georgia Regional Library partnered to gather the oral history of Central State Hospital (CSH) through a grant program funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Holiday on Hancock: First Friday’s Tree Lighting Dec. 6

Holiday on Hancock: First Friday’s Tree Lighting Dec. 6

Holiday on Hancock: First Friday’s Tree Lighting Dec. 6

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The annual First Friday Tree Lighting will occur at 6 p.m., Dec. 6, rain or shine.All patrons are encouraged to enjoy the event as Mayor Mary Parham Copelan showcases a glowing downtown as the tree, donated and decorated by Fowler Flemister and Custom Signs and Designs, is lit up.
Lake Oconee Elks Lodge members and volunteers posed on the steps of the Kenneth W. Birdsong Recreational Center after the party. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge members and volunteers posed on the steps of the Kenneth W. Birdsong Recreational Center after the party. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks visit GWVH

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
On Nov. 26, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge members visited the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville for a decorating, pizza, and donut party with the veterans. Lodge members enjoyed decorating the recreation room and serving veterans pizza and donuts.
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