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BALDWINFRIDAY, MAY 17What: Gospel Fest 2024 When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Black Heritage Plaza (besides Allen’s Market) More info: Milledgeville Baldwin County Allied Art’s is hosting its annual Gospel Fest. To learn more please visit Allied Art’s website.

Bravettes Lead to Read

In the wake of the Baldwin Bravettes' recent state championship victory, Baldwin High School's Media Specialist Pamela Longino orchestrated a transformative initiative that saw the Bravettes themselves reading to students and delivering homemade posters promoting literacy empowerment.

BCSD and CREATE Inc. celebrate National Bike & Ride to School Day

The Baldwin County School District wasted no time in seizing the opportunity to promote healthy living and physical activity among its students through National Walk & Bike to School Day.With the collaborative efforts of CREATE Inc.

Baldwin recieves CHIP grant

Baldwin County received a $500,000 Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) grant from the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs. Baldwin County is the only county in Georgia to receive an owner-occupied $500,000 CHIP grant.

Oconee Artists Exhibit

Madelyn Wharton won first place at the Oconee Arts Exhibit, hosted by Allied Arts, with her piece “Blue Notes.” 

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The Milledgeville Garden Club awarded two “Yard of the Month” Awards to residents for April/May 2024. The Certificates of Beautification awards were presented to Mark and Amelia Pelton (above) of 221 N. Jefferson St., and Ron and Deb Hobbs of 107 Stevens Drive NW.

GCSU & Allied Arts host 35th annual JazzFest

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Music Department and Allied Arts partnered to host the 35th annual JazzFest April 27 on GCSU’s front campus.

Milledgeville Main Street celebrates hometown

Milledgeville Main Street celebrated the start of summer with its annual Hometown Celebration in the heart of downtown Milledgeville.The event began in 2014 as a community celebration for winning the national title of a Great American Main Street City by the Main Street America organization.

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Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINSATURDAY, MAY 11What: Happy Kids at Huff’s When: 10 a.m. Where: Huff’s Market, 488 Ga. Hwy.

Georgia Power and local businesses clean Lake Sinclair

The Georgia Power Lake Resources team coordinated Lake Sinclair Earth Day Clean-Up April 19. The Georgia Power Lake Resources team plans and coordinates lake clean ups annually around Georgia Power lakes statewide to keep the lake shorelines beautiful.