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Kaitlin Tollison, owner of The Cookie Company, at the annual Deep Roots Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Milledgeville. PRESLEIGH PILGRIM/Staff

Kaitlin Tollison, owner of The Cookie Company, at the annual Deep Roots Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 in downtown Milledgeville. PRESLEIGH PILGRIM/Staff

The Cookie Company: A local favorite at festival

The Cookie Company, owned by Kaitlin Tollison, is a popular bakery in Milledgeville known for its wide variety of fresh cookies and baked goods. It’s located in the Milledgeville Mall between Belk and Maurices.
L-R: Warner Robins Nurses’ Honor Guard Amy Malcom, Morgan Fordham, Joyce Taylor-Norris, Akelajo Connell, Patsy pepper, and Cindy Jones honor Jacqueline Northington (center). GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

L-R: Warner Robins Nurses’ Honor Guard Amy Malcom, Morgan Fordham, Joyce Taylor-Norris, Akelajo Connell, Patsy pepper, and Cindy Jones honor Jacqueline Northington (center). GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff

Retired nurse recognized for lifetime of service

A retired nurse who lives at Fellowship at Meriweather in Baldwin County was recognized for her years of service to the profession in a ceremony last week.
The mural is located at the Center for Wellness, Hope & learning in Central State Hospital’s Peyton Cook Building. CONTRIBUTED

The mural is located at the Center for Wellness, Hope & learning in Central State Hospital’s Peyton Cook Building. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU partners to design mural at Central State Hospital

A mural painted by about 50 students in Georgia College & State University’s Department of Art was unveiled Oct. 17 in the Peyton Cook Building at Central State Hospital (CSH).
MILLEDGEVILLE GARDEN CLUB

MILLEDGEVILLE GARDEN CLUB

MILLEDGEVILLE GARDEN CLUB

The Milledgeville Garden Club, Azalea District, accepted these new members and now has 57 members beautifying its hometown of Milledgeville. Pictured from left to right are Amelia Pelton, Becky Brock, Kathy Geist, Valarie Wheeler, Sandy Connell and Cindy Howard.
Chrissssssssssssss the Slithering Snake hisses at any brave attendees who dare walk underneath his coils. This fussy snake may seem scary but his golden color and leaf-like scales glitter in the sun beautifully.

Chrissssssssssssss the Slithering Snake hisses at any brave attendees who dare walk underneath his coils. This fussy snake may seem scary but his golden color and leaf-like scales glitter in the sun beautifully.

Lockerly Arboretum debuts first art exhibit

Lockerly Arboretum has become decorated with its first ever art exhibit for the holiday season. Forest Forms, by Huelani Mei, comprises 18 sculptures ranging from five feet to 20 feet tall depicting flora and fauna.“An exhibit like this is rare for the size of our community.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINTHROUGH WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30What: “En Plein Air” at Andalusia When: 1-4 p.m. Where: GCSU’s Underwood House Gallery (102 S. Columbia St.
RAFASAN performs as a DJ at a club. /Courtesy of JAMES HOLDER/DEEP ROOTS ORGANIZER

RAFASAN performs as a DJ at a club. /Courtesy of JAMES HOLDER/DEEP ROOTS ORGANIZER

Deep Roots to highlight local musicians

Bands have been one of the most pivotal aspects of Deep Roots since its inaugural year of 2004. This year, Deep Roots organizers are drawing upon more regional bands to entertain the festival goers.“This year’s a big shift from what we’ve done in the past.
Fourty-nine volunteers from multiple organizations came together to help with home cleanup, road cleanup, yard work, and more to assist in Helene recovery efforts in areas of need. COURTESY OF FACEBOOK

Fourty-nine volunteers from multiple organizations came together to help with home cleanup, road cleanup, yard work, and more to assist in Helene recovery efforts in areas of need. COURTESY OF FACEBOOK

Baldwin County unites against Helene’s devastation

Baldwin County unites against Helene’s devastation

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

BALDWINTHROUGH OCTOBERWhat: Haunted Milledgeville Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Arts Center, Milledgeville More info: Get ready for a month-long adventure of exploring our town’s spookiest locations and supernatural tales.
Tara Parker

Tara Parker

Baldwin takes to the skies to spread goodwill

Baldwin County and communities across the states affected by Hurricane Helene only a week ago have united to bring supplies and comfort to disaster areas.Lt. Col. Robert Shelor reported to The Baldwin Bulletin that flights to South Carolina and areas in Georgia have been ongoing since last Friday.