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A shot of the 20-foot former Phillips 66 cowboy giant where he sat for 26 years in the woods of Jones County with his legs a short distance away. COURTESY OF JOEL BAKER

A shot of the 20-foot former Phillips 66 cowboy giant where he sat for 26 years in the woods of Jones County with his legs a short distance away. COURTESY OF JOEL BAKER

12-year-long search for Macon giant comes to an end

American Giant hunter Joel Baker made a dream discovery in the woods of Jones County near Milledgeville. Located near its original home, a 20-foot former Phillips 66 cowboy was found and rescued for restoration on March 14.
MG Bobby Christine, GMC alumnus and Columbia County Judicial Circuit’s district attorney, along with Gretchen Corbin, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, contributed to a panel discussion that left a lasting impression on the Cadets’ understanding of leadership. COURTESY OF GMC

MG Bobby Christine, GMC alumnus and Columbia County Judicial Circuit’s district attorney, along with Gretchen Corbin, president and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation, contributed to a panel discussion that left a lasting impression on the Cadets’ understanding of leadership. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC teaches cadets how to be effective leaders

Georgia Military College (GMC) hosted its annual Leadership and Character Development Course March 11-15 for the 145th Corp of Cadets.GMC Senior Vice President of Junior College Col. Nelson Kraft stated that planning for this year’s course began early.
Winners of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Eve Puckett Giving Tree Award. COURTESY OF GCSU

Winners of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and the Eve Puckett Giving Tree Award. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU recognizes award-winning students

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) honored several students who received the President's Volunteer Service Award and the Eve Puckett Giving Tree Award.
Brazilian artist Cândida Borges speaks to students and the public during opening night at the Transeunti Mundi Derive 01 exhibition in the Leland Gallery. CONTRIBUTED

Brazilian artist Cândida Borges speaks to students and the public during opening night at the Transeunti Mundi Derive 01 exhibition in the Leland Gallery. CONTRIBUTED

Future of art at GSCU: Transeuntis Mundi Derive 01

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) recently exhibited an awarded and international exhibition called the Transeuntis Mundi Derive 01.
L-R: Major Paige Barlow, Ella Pope, Senator Rick Williams, and Megan Harper. COURTESY OF GMC

L-R: Major Paige Barlow, Ella Pope, Senator Rick Williams, and Megan Harper. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC Prep showcases talent at Capitol Art Exhibition

Two Georgia Military College Prep School (GMC Prep) students, Megan Harper and Ella Pope, were selected to participate in the Capitol Art Exhibition (CAE) as part of the National Youth Art Month celebrations.
(From left to right): AAAC Award and Scholarship winners Dr. Runee Sallad, Faith Beamon, Christiana Hughes, Sabrina Ellis-Friday, Robert Fuller, Rep. W. Mack Jackson, Jr.

(From left to right): AAAC Award and Scholarship winners Dr. Runee Sallad, Faith Beamon, Christiana Hughes, Sabrina Ellis-Friday, Robert Fuller, Rep. W. Mack Jackson, Jr.

African American alumni honored at GCSU

The African American Alumni Council (AAAC) of Georgia College & State University hosted “A Night Under the Stars” on Saturday, March 9. This annual event includes the presentation of awards to outstanding alumni and scholarships to current students.Georgia College President Cathy Cox, J.D.
Georgia Writers Museum is hosting a special “Writing Unleashed” workshop via Zoom March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for women only. Tickets to participate are $35 each and available online at georgiawritersmuseum.org.

Georgia Writers Museum is hosting a special “Writing Unleashed” workshop via Zoom March 16, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., for women only. Tickets to participate are $35 each and available online at georgiawritersmuseum.org.

GWM hosting women-only writers’ workshop

Ever watch a dog unleashed? She’s unfettered and unencumbered; free to follow her nose from one beckoning scent to another, running in a jagged line, constantly turning to what’s most interesting.Now, imagine writing with that same spirit of abandon.
Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) hosted a successful 2024 Georgia Junior Thespians Conference at Georgia Military College on Feb. 24. (CONTRIBUTED)

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) hosted a successful 2024 Georgia Junior Thespians Conference at Georgia Military College on Feb. 24. (CONTRIBUTED)

GMC hosts successful Junior Thespians Conference

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) hosted a successful 2024 Georgia Junior Thespians Conference at Georgia Military College on Feb. 24.