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A poster of the cover of Brown’s novel The Last Laird of Sapelo that was on display during his book talk. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

A poster of the cover of Brown’s novel The Last Laird of Sapelo that was on display during his book talk. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Evenings with History highlights legacy of Sapelo Island

For the second Evenings with History, Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot, Inc. (GOCHC) hosted T.M. “Mike” Brown, author of The Last Laird of Sapelo.Brown is a Georgia author and a former teacher, coach, and more.
Baugh’s artwork spans over 50 years. This is one of her most popular pieces. GRACIE HOWARD/Staff

Baugh’s artwork spans over 50 years. This is one of her most popular pieces. GRACIE HOWARD/Staff

Allied Arts honors former First Lady Beegee Baugh

From bright green to pale gray, the thousands of paint strokes covering the canvases inside of Allied Arts recollect the life and experience of Betty George “Beegee” Baugh, former first lady of Milledgeville.“If you look at it, it represents her lifetime.
Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Broadway Intensive Program opens virtual auditions

Back for a fourth year, The Plaza Arts Center in conjunction with The Arts Barn is presenting their Broadway Intensive Summer Program, with Working: A Musical as the chosen production.Working is a musical exploration of people from all walks of life.
Some of Israel’s art uses carbon paper and leftovers of previous projects to create entirely new pieces. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Some of Israel’s art uses carbon paper and leftovers of previous projects to create entirely new pieces. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Rowing Forward Looking Back leads to abstract thinking

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) hosted the reception for the Rowing Forward Looking Back exhibit on Feb. 1 with an online talk by the artist Hannah Israel. Israel is from Columbus and is a professor of art and the gallery director at Columbus State University.
Haley Fusia’s knowledge learned from Georgia Film Academy courses shines as she collaborates with the director on an actor’s entrance. HALEY FUSIA/Contributed

Haley Fusia’s knowledge learned from Georgia Film Academy courses shines as she collaborates with the director on an actor’s entrance. HALEY FUSIA/Contributed

Georgia College alumna launches video production career

If you had told Haley Fusia she would be capturing breathtaking helicopter scenes for a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project, she might not have believed you. Yet at 27 years old, what used to be a dream is now a reality.
Georgia Department of Education Chef Rachel Petraglia speaks to Baldwin County nutrition specialists about seasoning. ERIC JONES/Contributed

Georgia Department of Education Chef Rachel Petraglia speaks to Baldwin County nutrition specialists about seasoning. ERIC JONES/Contributed

BCSD participates in Culinary Support Pilot Program

The Baldwin County School District (BCSD) participated in the Georgia Department of Education's (GaDOE) innovative Culinary Support Pilot Program. They were one of 9 school districts selected to participate.
Courson’s daughter Gracie (left), son Landon (front) and wife, Kim (right) change his epaulets from major to lieutenant colonel. COURTESY OF GMC

Courson’s daughter Gracie (left), son Landon (front) and wife, Kim (right) change his epaulets from major to lieutenant colonel. COURTESY OF GMC

GMC Prep athletic director promoted to lieutenant colonel

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) gathered in the Legislative Chamber to celebrate Rusty Courson's promotion to lieutenant colonel and his new role as athletic director.
Students in the community dance program perform The Nutcracker each fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU

Students in the community dance program perform The Nutcracker each fall semester. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU’s spring community dance program open for registration

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Department of Theatre and Dance has opened registration for its Spring Community Dance Program. The program is open for ages 3 and up with classes for children and adults.