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Harold Lawrence shows off one of the maps he uses as part of his research when writing. He refers to maps to ensure historical accuracy. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Harold Lawrence shows off one of the maps he uses as part of his research when writing. He refers to maps to ensure historical accuracy. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Local author delves into love for writing

Greenberry Moore
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Harold Lawrence grew up in a mill town in South Carolina, and all one has to do to learn about his life as a youngster is to read some of his poetry and short stories.
Milledgeville Main Street to send Letters to Santa

Milledgeville Main Street to send Letters to Santa

Milledgeville Main Street to send Letters to Santa

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Each year, the Milledgeville Main Street team gets in touch with Santa’s Public Relations team to allow Milledgeville Main Street to have a special Santa Mailbox that delivers mail straight to Santa Claus’ desk.Mail that makes it to Santa’s desk is sure to get a response back.
Five attendees can work together to activate and change the color of the tulip poplar pod. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Five attendees can work together to activate and change the color of the tulip poplar pod. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Fernbank Museum presents annual WildWoods: AGLOW

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Fernbank Museum in Atlanta is hosting its annual WildWoods: AGLOW experience transforming the outside portion of the museum into an enchanted wonderland with lights, interactive displays, and the call of animals hidden in the forest.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINUNTIL DEC.
Georgia Military College’s Ethics Bowl teams traveled to Ehiram, Utah to participate in the National Ethics Bowl and competed against colleges from across the Unites States. COURTESY OF GMC

Georgia Military College’s Ethics Bowl teams traveled to Ehiram, Utah to participate in the National Ethics Bowl and competed against colleges from across the Unites States. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC earns second place in national Ethics Bowl

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Georgia Military College (GMC) hosted an on-campus Ethics Bowl competition last month and two teams advanced to the Ethics Bowl competition Nov. 26 at Snow College in Ephiram, Utah.Vice President of Junior College Academics Dr.
Chrissssssssss the snake is one of the few sculptures decorated with lights to serve as an archway for visitors to walk under. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Chrissssssssss the snake is one of the few sculptures decorated with lights to serve as an archway for visitors to walk under. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Lockerly Arboretum and Forest Forms light up

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Lockerly Arboretum is decorated in a festive glow for the holiday season and invites everyone to view Lockerly in Lights before they leave Dec. 21.Lockerly in Lights runs every Thursday through Saturday night. Thursdays are drive-thru only from 6-9 p.m.
MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

MGC brings holiday joy with bouquets

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Milledgeville Garden Club members gathered to share their love of beauty with tenants of five local nursing homes. Pictured above are some of the 50 club members spreading holiday cheer.
Harold Lawrence made this creation in 2005 and called it “The Lost Wood.” | GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Harold Lawrence made this creation in 2005 and called it “The Lost Wood.” | GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Harold Lawrence's wood-working hobby

Greenberry Moore
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
When Harold Lawrence is not at his computer working on another novel, you can find him working on one of many woodworking projects in his well-equipped backyard shop.The former church minister explained he initially got involved in the venture after visiting a friend in LaGrange.
Professor Laurie Peebles and Dr. Stephanie Jett, front center, speak to the audience Tuesday night at the “Sights and Sounds” performance. SAVANNAH GREENE/COURTESY OF GCSU

Professor Laurie Peebles and Dr. Stephanie Jett, front center, speak to the audience Tuesday night at the “Sights and Sounds” performance. SAVANNAH GREENE/COURTESY OF GCSU

Veterans cope, move forward through GCSU research partnership

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Stacks of pill bottles, a father and daughter, paratroopers jumping from planes, these were some of the pictures on exhibit giving campus and community a glimpse into the lives of veterans.The immersive gallery and live-music performance Nov.
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