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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

Bailey McCully
Thursday, April 4, 2024
American Giant hunter Joel Baker made a dream discovery in the woods of Jones County near Milledgeville.
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

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) honored several students who received the President's Volunteer Service Award and the Eve Puckett Giving Tree Award.The President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) embodies the spirit, of honoring individuals whose dedication to service enriches communities...
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) recently exhibited an awarded and international exhibition called the Transeuntis Mundi Derive 01.As part of the Visiting Artist program at GCSU, Brazilian artist Cândida Borges was in residency for a week, working with students and installing her work in...
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
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.
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BCSD’s Whitaker receives Georgia RISE Award

Bailey McCully
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Baldwin County School District’s (BCSD) Executive Assistant Gina Whitaker was recently awarded the Georgia Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award by Governor Brian Kemp.According to the Georgia Department of Education, the RISE Award honors full- or part-time classified school...
(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

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The African American Alumni Council (AAAC) of Georgia College & State University hosted “A Night Under the Stars” on Saturday, March 9.
Bobby Christine

Bobby Christine

GMC alumnus promoted to major general in U.S. Army National Guard

Bobby Christine
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Georgia Military College alumnus and Columbia County Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bobby Christine has been promoted to the rank of major general in the U.S. Army National Guard.Christine was nominated for this promotion by President Joe Biden, confirmed by the United States Senate, and by...
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

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
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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

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) hosted a successful 2024 Georgia Junior Thespians Conference at Georgia Military College on Feb. 24.The event created a significant economic impact, with over 700 middle school students and their chaperones hailing from 30 different schools...
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