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Habitat provides chance to honor Carter

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity is inviting the Baldwin County community to honor President Jimmy Carter’s life and service by signing a commemorative door.President Carter was a tireless humanitarian and a dedicated volunteer to Habitat for Humanity.
Laura Thompson welcomes Kayla Avant as the new sales assistant and insurance agent for Exchange Investment Services. CONTRIBUTED

Laura Thompson welcomes Kayla Avant as the new sales assistant and insurance agent for Exchange Investment Services. CONTRIBUTED

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Exchange Investment Services welcomes Avant

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Exchange Bank and Exchange Investment Services, Inc. (EIS) added Kayla Avant as sales assistant and insurance agent.Avant brings extensive experience in customer service and financial services.
One of the many exhibits in the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History. The museum has welcomed 96,000 visitors since opening in November 2004. The museum has 40,600 catalogued specimens but much more is backlogged, waiting to be processed. Only a small fraction is displayed in the museum. COURTESY OF GCSU

One of the many exhibits in the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History. The museum has welcomed 96,000 visitors since opening in November 2004. The museum has 40,600 catalogued specimens but much more is backlogged, waiting to be processed. Only a small fraction is displayed in the museum. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Fossils, Fieldwork and Fascination: Two decades in the making

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
It’s been there 20 years, off the beaten path, away from the spotlight, in the basement of Herty Hall. It’s not celebrated or revered as much as it should be, except by those privileged to walk through its doors.Yet, it’s one of Georgia College & State University’s biggest outreaches to the public.
YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

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YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
In July, High Achiever students learned about podcasting in GCSU’s Terrell Hall podcasting booth while taking a class with Dr. Benjamin “Chad” Whittle, an associate professor in the mass communication department at Georgia College & State University.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
BALDWINUNTIL JAN. 28What: Lake Oconee Quilt Guild Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Allied Arts, 201 N. Wayne St. More info: Since 2003, the guild has brought together talented quilters from all around the area who love to share their craft with the community.
Joris and Jaiyah Chatman were two attendees of the event who thoroughly enjoyed the joyful atmosphere. CONTRIBUTED

Joris and Jaiyah Chatman were two attendees of the event who thoroughly enjoyed the joyful atmosphere. CONTRIBUTED

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Thanks for a successful Christmas in Coopers

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Last month, the community commemorated the 12th annual Christmas in Coopers event, which was a grand success.The day started with parade participants gathering in a circle and joining hands for prayer led by Rev. Napoleon Clemmons.
In June, local nonprofit CREATE Inc. completed Day 3 of BRAG returning home to Milledgeville for a layover. Upon reaching Milledgeville, the group had completed an impressive 174-mile ride. COURTESY OF CREATE INC.

In June, local nonprofit CREATE Inc. completed Day 3 of BRAG returning home to Milledgeville for a layover. Upon reaching Milledgeville, the group had completed an impressive 174-mile ride. COURTESY OF CREATE INC.

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YEAR IN PHOTOS

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
YEAR IN PHOTOS

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
BALDWINJAN. 828What: Lake Oconee Quilt Guild Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Allied Arts, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Since 2003, the guild has brought together talented quilters from all around the area who love to share their craft with the community.

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Townsend Prize finalists announced

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In partnership with Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum, 10 finalists were named recently by the 110-year-old Atlanta Writers Club for the 2025 Townsend Prize for Fiction.
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