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Randy Newton and the Flamingo Road Live Show played music at the Creative Corner Friday evening in Allen’s Market.

Randy Newton and the Flamingo Road Live Show played music at the Creative Corner Friday evening in Allen’s Market.

Allied Arts hosts artist reception and Creative Corner

Milledgeville/Baldwin County Allied Arts hosted an artist reception and Creator’s Corner on Friday, despite the downpour of rain. The Marlor House was full of chatter as people from across the state came to speak with artist Chad Wilson and view his exhibit.

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 14What: Jazz at the Magnolia When: 7:30-9 p.m. Where: GCSU’s Magnolia Ballroom (231 W. Hancock St.) More info: The 6th annual Jazz at the Magnolia features trombonist Bill Gibson.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of B ooks. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of B ooks. CONTRIBUTED

Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.
GCSU honors a life through the Allison Everett 5k

GCSU honors a life through the Allison Everett 5k

GCSU honors a life through the Allison Everett 5k

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Exercise Science Club and the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) initiative in partnership with GCSU’s College of Health Sciences’ Center for Health & Social Issues are hosting the Allison Everett 5k Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m.
BHS authorized as International Baccalaureate World School

BHS authorized as International Baccalaureate World School

BHS authorized as International Baccalaureate World School

Baldwin High School has been authorized an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and will offer the IB Diploma Program. This program provides students with the opportunity to engage in a balanced and challenging education that helps prepare them for a successful future.
OHMS awarded Future Farmers of America grants

OHMS awarded Future Farmers of America grants

OHMS awarded Future Farmers of America grants

The Oak Hill Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter has been awarded two grants totaling $8,000 for the 2024-25 school year.These grants are funded through the National FFA organization and sponsored by Tractor Supply Company.

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See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.SEPT. 626What: Chad Wilson Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Where: John Marlor Arts Center More info: Chad Wilson, an Atlanta based traditional visual artist, has been drawing most of his life.
Flannery O’Connor is an American author. During the years O’Connor lived at Andalusia, she completed two novels and 32 short stories centered around the American Southern gothic genre. CONTRIBUTED

Flannery O’Connor is an American author. During the years O’Connor lived at Andalusia, she completed two novels and 32 short stories centered around the American Southern gothic genre. CONTRIBUTED

GWM to present at GCSU O’Connor conference

The Flannery O’Connor Institute for the Humanities will host Sept. 12-15, Flannery O’Connor’s Second Century: Looking Forward, Looking Back, a comprehensive conference at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) in Milledgeville.
Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price speaks at Eggs and Issues Aug. 21 at Central Georgia Technical College. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price speaks at Eggs and Issues Aug. 21 at Central Georgia Technical College. CONTRIBUTED

Price speaks about state of the school district at Eggs and Issues

Baldwin County Superintendent Dr. Noris Price presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues event Aug. 21 at Central Georgia Technical College.Price spoke to a packed room about the state of the school district.
The Class of 2028 celebrates during move-in and looks forward to a new school year at Georgia College & State University. COURTESY OF GCSU

The Class of 2028 celebrates during move-in and looks forward to a new school year at Georgia College & State University. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU’s Class of 2028 shows Bobcat spirit

They are the second-largest and most academically prepared class in Georgia College & State University history, but their involvement and interest is what really sets the newest Bobcats apart.From the start, these firstyear students have been engaged.