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Academic Outreach Director Ruth Eilers points to a shagbark hickory (center) and walks participants through how she used the bark to narrow the tree down to two potential species and then used the leaves to identify it as a shagbark hickory. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Academic Outreach Director Ruth Eilers points to a shagbark hickory (center) and walks participants through how she used the bark to narrow the tree down to two potential species and then used the leaves to identify it as a shagbark hickory. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Continuing and Professional Education teaches about local flora

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Georgia College & State University's Department of Continuing and Professional Education, within the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, hosted Fall Foraging on the Farm on Nov. 4 at Andalusia Farm.
With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. CONTRIBUTED

With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. CONTRIBUTED

Chicken Salad Chick coming to Milledgeville

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced a new location opening at 1901 N. Columbia St., across from Hobby Lobby, in Milledgeville. The restaurant will welcome guests with a convenient double drive-thru and will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov.
High Achievers participants pose with their hand-made light bulbs at Georgia College & State University’s east campus.

High Achievers participants pose with their hand-made light bulbs at Georgia College & State University’s east campus.

High Achievers ‘shine’ at Lake Laurel

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Georgia College & State University (GCSU) High Achievers Program celebrated Lights on Afterschool Oct. 26 with an excursion to Lake Laurel to learn about local ecology through GCSU’s Academic Outreach Department.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
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. BALDWIN FRIDAY, NOV. 3 What: First Friday: Touch a Truck When: 6-8 p.m.
Garden Club wins first place

Garden Club wins first place

Garden Club wins first place

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Members of the Milledgeville Garden Club (MGC) gather for a photo with their first-place winning 2023 Adopt-A-Planter, which is located on North Wayne Street in front of Smoothie King.
Deep Roots celebrates 20 years

Deep Roots celebrates 20 years

Deep Roots celebrates 20 years

Story And Photos By Bailey Mccully
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Deep Roots celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 21. >>CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE PAGE FOR VIDEOS FROM 2023 DEEP ROOTS! Following last year’s new format, attendees had free admission to downtown Milledgeville. Tickets to the concert were sold online and in-person for $30.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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. OCT. 26-28 FRIDAY, OCT. 27 What: Death: After Dark When: 6-8 p.m.
GMC expands discount for law enforcement families

GMC expands discount for law enforcement families

GMC expands discount for law enforcement families

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Georgia Military College (GMC) is extending the GMC Law Enforcement & Public Safety Scholarship to now include spouses and dependents when they enroll at GMC-Main Campus, one of its eight satellite campuses around the state of Georgia, or at GMC’s Global Online Leadership College.
GCSU hosts largest family weekend

GCSU hosts largest family weekend

GCSU hosts largest family weekend

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Georgia College & State University hosted its largest ever Family Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1. Family Weekend is an annual event that invites the families of current students onto campus to learn more about their students’ college experience and the city of Milledgeville.
Wesleyan High School poses during its performance on the Baldwin High School football field.

Wesleyan High School poses during its performance on the Baldwin High School football field.

BHS hosts Oconee Classic Marching Band contest

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Baldwin High School hosted its annual Oconee Classic Marching Band contest Sept. 30 on the football field. This year marked the 12th anniversary of the competition and Director of Bands James McMillan’s seventh year organizing the event.
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