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A photograph titled Calloway by Paige Griffin. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

A photograph titled Calloway by Paige Griffin. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Allied Arts opens Haunted Milledgeville exhibit

Allied Arts opened its Haunted Milledgeville exhibit last Thursday, Oct. 5 in the Marlor House. The exhibit showcases a variety of mediums telling the history of Milledgeville.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon mattress store invested in community

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep. The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
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Susan G. Komen to host MORE THAN PINK Walk

Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise funds that support health equity programs and breast cancer patient care services on Oct. 21 at Lenox Square in Atlanta. The walk will support services such as Susan G.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bows his head during a prayer held on Sept. 11. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bows his head during a prayer held on Sept. 11. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

GMC honors Patriots throughout September

Georgia Military College (GMC) honored the families of fallen military service members throughout the month of September. During their Patriot Day Ceremony, on Sept.
Pictured with the club officers, left to right, are Secretary Judy Hill, President Cecile Parker, speaker Sherrill Jones, Co-president Karen Gulrich, Vice President Malinda Perrin, and Treasurer Pat Johnson. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured with the club officers, left to right, are Secretary Judy Hill, President Cecile Parker, speaker Sherrill Jones, Co-president Karen Gulrich, Vice President Malinda Perrin, and Treasurer Pat Johnson. CONTRIBUTED

The Carrington Woods Garden Club

The Carrington Woods Garden Club of Milledgeville held its September meeting at the Episcopal Church downtown. The guest speaker was Sherrill Jones and the subject was the history of Milledgeville.
Veterans and staff gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new-and-improved Wheeler Building Library. CONTRIBUTED

Veterans and staff gather for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new-and-improved Wheeler Building Library. CONTRIBUTED

GWVH reopens Wheeler Building Library

The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) reopened the Wheeler Building Library on Sept. 26 after its initial closing during COVID restrictions.
Georgia Military Prep students planted 350 pinwheels on Sept. 21 on the west lawn of the GMC campus, between the Sibley Cone Library and the Old Capitol Building. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Military Prep students planted 350 pinwheels on Sept. 21 on the west lawn of the GMC campus, between the Sibley Cone Library and the Old Capitol Building. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep plants Pinwheels for Peace

Georgia Military Prep students planted 350 pinwheels Sept. 21 on the west lawn of the GMC campus, between the Sibley Cone Library and the Old Capitol Building. The students were participating in an international art and literacy project called Pinwheels for Peace.
Jodel Nicholas, graduate student in biology, completes chemical training at Tobler Creek. CONTRIBUTED

Jodel Nicholas, graduate student in biology, completes chemical training at Tobler Creek. CONTRIBUTED

GC students and community to “thirst” for knowledge

Academic Outreach, a department within the Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) School of Continuing and Professional Studies, created GCSU Thirst for Knowledge as a new GC Journeys opportunity and community partnership.