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The newly updated second floor of the library features updated technology and more space. TY KARRAKER/Staff

The newly updated second floor of the library features updated technology and more space. TY KARRAKER/Staff

Mary Vinson Library offers more after renovation

Ty Karraker
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The doors of Mary Vinson Memorial Library finally swung open on a crisp winter day. Patrons were gifted with a new and improved library after almost a full year of renovations that saw the building go through its first major renovation project.

BHS honors student athletes at National Signing Day ceremony

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Baldwin High School celebrated National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Day on Wednesday evening, February 4th, recognizing three student-athletes who committed to play collegiate football while continuing their academic careers.The ceremony, held in the James A.
Georgia Writers Museum interview: Parul Kapur

Georgia Writers Museum interview: Parul Kapur

Georgia Writers Museum interview: Parul Kapur

Parul Kapur
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Parul Kapur is an accomplished novelist, journalist, and literary critic. Born in an oil town in India, she spent her early childhood between Bombay, Calcutta, and New Delhi. At seven, she emigrated to the United States with her family.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.today See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINSATURDAY, FEB. 7What: Friends of the Library Book Sale When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Inside the new Waddell-Dunn Athletic Facility. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

Inside the new Waddell-Dunn Athletic Facility. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

GMC celebrates grand opening of athletic facility

Andrew Brown
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Georgia Military Prep school celebrated the grand opening of its new Waddell-Dunn Athletic Facility Monday. The ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the 9,180-square-foot facility intended for all prep students and athletes.
Georgia Writers Museum currently maintains a display of once-banned books in the state, ranging from children’s books to literary masterpieces. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Georgia Writers Museum currently maintains a display of once-banned books in the state, ranging from children’s books to literary masterpieces. IAN TOCHER/Staff

GWM features banned-book display

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Why are books banned? It depends on whom you ask, and opinions range from those who see book banning as censorship that silences minority voices to others who believe it’s a parent’s right to limit children’s exposure in public schools.
Historic Milledgeville trolley tours give glimpse into the past

Historic Milledgeville trolley tours give glimpse into the past

Historic Milledgeville trolley tours give glimpse into the past

Tyler Karraker
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Looking for an activity on another beautiful day in Milledgeville? Join Visit Milledgeville on a trip through time to explore the city and community.Since Milledgeville was founded in 1842, the city has offered trolley tours around the city, exploring the history and architecture.

Georgia College to offer free tax assistance

Tyler Karraker
Thursday, February 5, 2026
As tax season is right around the corner Georgia College & State University aims to make the experience less stressful. Beginning Feb. 5, GCSU will offer tax return assistance every Tuesday through Thursday in J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology’s Atkinson Hall room 110.
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