Local artist hosts first exhibition through Allied Arts

Allied Arts hosted its reception for the Porsha Luca exhibit on Jan. 5 inviting the community into a world of fantasy and sci-fi. Porsha Luca is a local artist with experience in oil and acrylic painting, digital art, tattoos, and more.

GWM announces third annual writers retreat

If you are a writer, published author, or wannabe author, Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has exciting news.

Ocmulgee CASA launches “Dinner for a Cause” Campaign

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is excited to kick off 2024 by launching a “Dinner for a Cause” Campaign! This campaign will help bring awareness and funding to the Ocmulgee CASA program while allowing supporters to gather for a good cause.

Construction almost complete at Andalusia Interpretive Center

Andalusia Farm is nearing completion of the second phase of construction for its interpretive center. The Andalusia Interpretive Center is just off Highway 441 at the front gates of Andalusia Farm, the former home of Flannery O’Connor.

Allied Arts to host African dance class

Allied Arts is partnering with dance instructor Jason Aryeh to host African Dance classes for the community. Aryeh has been dancing since he was a child through his educational career.

GCSU students to propose public art ordinance

A new ordinance regulating public art will be presented to the Milledgeville City Council for consideration at its first meeting of 2024 this Tuesday. Grace King, a student at Georgia College & State University, addressed Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan and council members on Dec. 12.

Sandra Dunagan Deal Center to train volunteer readers

Georgia College & State University’s Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language & Literacy will be hosting volunteer reader training on Jan. 20.

Santa cruises for Christmas on Sinclair

On a chilly night on Dec. 18, Santa set out with a group of Lake Sinclair enthusiasts to see the enchanting Christmas Cove. From singing Christmas songs to playing “I Spy” with the attendees in Christmas Cove, the journey was full of laughter, music, and holiday cheer.

Allied Arts hosts photography exhibit ‘The Big Click’

Allied Arts launched “The Big Click” photography exhibit on Dec. 3, running until Dec. 28 at the Marlor House in Milledgeville. Allied Arts began hosting an annual photography exhibit in 2006 as a “signature event,” according to Program Coordinator Kristin Allen.

Elks participate in Wreaths Across America

The Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849 participated in Wreaths Across America on Dec. 16 at three locations: Greensboro City Cemetery, the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge Veterans Wall, and the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville.