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CALENDAR

Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today.LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINFRIDAY, APRIL 19What: Autism Awareness Event When: 5:30-8 PM Where: Urban Arts Village 224 E. Walton St.
Allied Arts debuts Janice Westfall exhibit

Allied Arts debuts Janice Westfall exhibit

Allied Arts debuts Janice Westfall exhibit

Hailing from Eatonton, Janice Westfall debuted her exhibit at the Marlor House in Milledgeville April 5.Westfall is a self-taught artist with more than a decade of experience. In her earlier days, her artwork was in black and white but it has evolved into a blossoming pool of color.

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.BALDWINSATURDAY, APRIL 13What: Happy Kids at Huff’s When: 10 a.m. Where: Huff’s Market, 488 Ga. Hwy.
Totality awesome!

Totality awesome!

Totality awesome!

It’s hard not to cheer, chant, or perhaps even choke back a few tears upon witnessing Ol’ Man Sol temporarily disappear behind the passing moon while we here on Earth are temporarily plunged into daytime darkness. It really is that moving for many observers.The eclipse phenomenon is simply(!
Author Steve J. Zachary and other community members cut the ribbon to the new Tale Trail in the Harrisburg Community.

Author Steve J. Zachary and other community members cut the ribbon to the new Tale Trail in the Harrisburg Community.

Tale Trail debuts at Collins P. Lee Center

Dozens of Baldwin County residents recently gathered at the Collins P. Lee Community Center in Milledgeville to witness the ribbon cutting of its new “Tale Trail,” a series of brightly colored storyboards placed throughout the community center’s quarter-mile walking trail.
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.