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First Friday Fest

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Milledgeville Main Street invites the community to experience an exciting evening of live music, local shopping, and downtown energy at March First Friday Fest taking place Friday, March 6 from 6-9 p.m. in the 100 Block of North Wayne Street in downtown Milledgeville.

L-R: Baldwin High School student Saitalea Riner with her STAR Teacher Amy Zipperer, Georgia Military College Prep student Joyce Chow with her STAR Teacher Alisha Rochon, and John Milledge Academy student Pressley Marler with her STAR Teacher Robert Phillips. CONTRIBUTED

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Chamber names 2026 STAR students, teachers

News Staff

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that GMC Prep School senior Joyce Chow has been selected as the 2026 Baldwin County STAR Student.

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Guest artists bring passion and precision to Max Noah Recital Hall

Presleigh Pilgrim

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Max Noah Recital Hall filled with quiet anticipation Feb. 24 as students, faculty, and community members gathered for a Guest Artist and Faculty Recital presented by Georgia College’s Department of Music.Violinist Ari Streisfeld and pianist Lev Ryabinin took the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Fringed Champion Chapter members and locals in front of Selma Erwin Nature Preservation. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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Georgia Native Plant Society hosts nature walk at Selm Erwin Nature Preservation

Andrew Brown

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Last Saturday at the Selma Erwin Nature Preservation, the Fringed Champion Chapter of The Georgia Native Plant Society hosted a nature walk. The walk was open to anyone interested in learning more about the local plant life or just looking to get outside with members of the community.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

BALDWINFEB. 2627What: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. When: Thursday & Friday at 1 and 6 p.m. each day Where: GMC Prep School, 220 E. Greene St., Milledgeville More info: Dive under the sea with GMC Prep School Performing Arts as they present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

L-R: Brady Wells, Kate Briesemeister, Bella Landis, Jackson Nicholson, Hayden Nicholson AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

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The art of small talk is not completely lost

Amelie Sengupta

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Whether some of you like it or not, the act of small talk has heavily decreased over the past few decades.The digital age came long ago, and it’s evident it’s here to stay.

A chili contest entry alongside some sides and desserts. TY KARRAKER/Staff

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Nelly’s Pet Resort hosts inaugural chili cookoff

Ty Karraker

Thursday, February 26, 2026

On a bright Sunday afternoon at Nelly’s Pet Resort, the air was filled with the intoxicating aroma of sweet chili and the sounds of laughter and chatter amongst both cooks and guests.

Incorporating fruit trees into the Garden Club

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Incorporating fruit trees into the Garden Club

News Staff

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Milledgeville Garden Club welcomed Mike and Betty Hotchkiss to its February meeting to present “Incorporating Fruit Trees into the Landscape.” Mike Hotchkiss is a plant pathologist and researcher who specializes in supporting the fruit and nut industry.

Green Pasture hosts Black Heritage Celebration

Tyler Karraker

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Early Sunday, while the rain pummeled the city of Milledgeville, the weather had no impact on the congregation joining in worship together at Green Pasture Baptist Church. At 11 a.m.

Gina Brillon performs at the GMC Goldstein Theater.

GMC hosts comedian Gina Brillon

Andrew Brown

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Georgia Military College hosted a comedy show Feb. 12 at the NewDay USA Center for Leadership. All members of the community were welcome to come to the 754-seat Goldstein Theater to watch HBO star and “America’s Got Talent” finalist Gina Brillon.

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