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Deep Roots double sales for Miles of Styles

Drew Hill
Monday, October 28, 2024
Milledgeville’s annual Deep Root’s Festival is more than just food and music, it is also an economic stimulus for businesses. “Deep Roots is our best day of the entire year, and it kicks off the holiday season,” said Carlee Shculte, event organizer.
Rusty Adams wins Best in Show at the annual Deep Roots Car Show. AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

Rusty Adams wins Best in Show at the annual Deep Roots Car Show. AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

Best in Show amazes competition at Deep Roots Car Show

AMELIA SENGUPTA
Friday, October 25, 2024
Milledgeville hosted its annual car show, sponsored by the old capital car club, Oct. 19 during the Deep Roots Festival. The show went from 9:00 AM to noon, with beautiful, classic cars lining Wayne and Greene Streets.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
BALDWINTHROUGH OCT. 30What: “En Plein Air” at Andalusia When: 1-4 p.m. Where: GCSU’s Underwood House Gallery (102 S. Columbia St.) More info: Artwork created “En Plein Air” at Andalusia recently by area art students, including some from Georgia College & State University’s Art Department.
Amber English (Left) shows Deep Roots merchandise to Amanda Webb. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

Amber English (Left) shows Deep Roots merchandise to Amanda Webb. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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English devotes herself to Deep Roots Festival

Andrew Brown
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Amber English grew up with Deep Roots and has volunteered with the city’s premier music and arts festival for more than a decade.“To me, Deep Roots means the one day of the year that Milledgeville- Baldwin County can shine and show how much we love our city and our town,” English said.
BAR-B-CATS, representing Apalachee High School, attempts to win first place in their third annual Steak-Off at Deep Roots. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

BAR-B-CATS, representing Apalachee High School, attempts to win first place in their third annual Steak-Off at Deep Roots. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

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Steak-Off sizzles during battle for grilling glory

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, October 24, 2024
On Saturday, Oct. 19, Milledgeville hosted its annual Deep Roots festival, which featured the third annual Steak-Off competition. Locals and out-of-towners gathered to cook for judges, aiming to take home a cash prize and bragging rights for the year.
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

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The Cookie Company: A local favorite at festival

Presleigh Pilgrim
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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

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Retired nurse recognized for lifetime of service

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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

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GCSU partners to design mural at Central State Hospital

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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

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MILLEDGEVILLE GARDEN CLUB

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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.

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Lockerly Arboretum debuts first art exhibit

Story & Photos By Bailey Mccully
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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.
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