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Theater & Dance Department students in Russel Auditorium ANDREW BROWN/Staff

Theater & Dance Department students in Russel Auditorium ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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GCSU Theater Department presents “The Lightning Thief”

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Georgia College & State University theatre & dance department put on a musical rendition of Percy Jackson over the weekend.The musical is based on the 2019 Broadway adaptation Rick Riodran’s “The Lightning Thief.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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.BALDWINFRIDAY, MARCH 6What: Knights of Columbus Fish Fry When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 110 N.Jefferson St.
Two slides and a lazy river are among the amenities at the new Baldwin County Aquatic Center. CONTRIBUTED

Two slides and a lazy river are among the amenities at the new Baldwin County Aquatic Center. CONTRIBUTED

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What do we know about the new Walter B. water park?

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Six years after the idea was first floated, the new Baldwin County Aquatic Center at Walter B. Williams Jr. Park soon will become a reality.The grand opening is set for May 22, just two days after Baldwin County School District kids get out of school for the summer.

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First Friday Fest

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Milledgeville Main Street invites the community to experience an exciting evening of live music, local shopping, and downtown energy at March First Friday Fest taking place Friday, March 6 from 6-9 p.m. in the 100 Block of North Wayne Street in downtown Milledgeville.
L-R: Baldwin High School student Saitalea Riner with her STAR Teacher Amy Zipperer, Georgia Military College Prep student Joyce Chow with her STAR Teacher Alisha Rochon, and John Milledge Academy student Pressley Marler with her STAR Teacher Robert Phillips. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Baldwin High School student Saitalea Riner with her STAR Teacher Amy Zipperer, Georgia Military College Prep student Joyce Chow with her STAR Teacher Alisha Rochon, and John Milledge Academy student Pressley Marler with her STAR Teacher Robert Phillips. CONTRIBUTED

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Chamber names 2026 STAR students, teachers

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that GMC Prep School senior Joyce Chow has been selected as the 2026 Baldwin County STAR Student.

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Guest artists bring passion and precision to Max Noah Recital Hall

Presleigh Pilgrim
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Max Noah Recital Hall filled with quiet anticipation Feb. 24 as students, faculty, and community members gathered for a Guest Artist and Faculty Recital presented by Georgia College’s Department of Music.Violinist Ari Streisfeld and pianist Lev Ryabinin took the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Fringed Champion Chapter members and locals in front of Selma Erwin Nature Preservation. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

Fringed Champion Chapter members and locals in front of Selma Erwin Nature Preservation. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

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Georgia Native Plant Society hosts nature walk at Selm Erwin Nature Preservation

Andrew Brown
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Last Saturday at the Selma Erwin Nature Preservation, the Fringed Champion Chapter of The Georgia Native Plant Society hosted a nature walk. The walk was open to anyone interested in learning more about the local plant life or just looking to get outside with members of the community.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
BALDWINFEB. 2627What: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. When: Thursday & Friday at 1 and 6 p.m. each day Where: GMC Prep School, 220 E. Greene St., Milledgeville More info: Dive under the sea with GMC Prep School Performing Arts as they present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
L-R: Brady Wells, Kate Briesemeister, Bella Landis, Jackson Nicholson, Hayden Nicholson AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

L-R: Brady Wells, Kate Briesemeister, Bella Landis, Jackson Nicholson, Hayden Nicholson AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

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The art of small talk is not completely lost

Amelie Sengupta
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Whether some of you like it or not, the act of small talk has heavily decreased over the past few decades.The digital age came long ago, and it’s evident it’s here to stay.
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