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Participants, interns, staff and volunteers with the LEC alongside volunteers from Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Mu and New City Church stand in front of the LEC’s Coffee for a Cause coffee truck.

Participants, interns, staff and volunteers with the LEC alongside volunteers from Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Order, Phi Mu and New City Church stand in front of the LEC’s Coffee for a Cause coffee truck.

LEC continues development for Urban Arts Village

Photos & Story By Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Life Enrichment Center (LEC) hosted their second work day to continue the development for their upcoming Urban Arts Village on Feb. 25. The work day was split between preparations at New City Church at the Mill and the Life Enrichment Center.
Drs. Nicole DeClouette, Stephen Wills and Rob Sumowski. CONTRIBUTED

Drs. Nicole DeClouette, Stephen Wills and Rob Sumowski. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU starts first two-year college program for adults with disabilities

News Staff
Thursday, February 23, 2023
In a recent class assignment, everyone in Betsy Short’s arts and literacy class expected Maddelyn St. John to volunteer for an acting role. But, as parts were doled out, she never raised her hand. Until the leading role, that is. She got the part and “performed brilliantly,” said Dr.
GCSU Provost Costas Spirou and Arts and Sciences Dean Eric G. Tenbus view the “To Be Uninvited Guests” exhibit on display in the Rare Book Room galleries of the Ina Dillard Russell Library. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU Provost Costas Spirou and Arts and Sciences Dean Eric G. Tenbus view the “To Be Uninvited Guests” exhibit on display in the Rare Book Room galleries of the Ina Dillard Russell Library. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU debuts Rare Book Room

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Georgia College & State University celebrated the expansion of Special Collections and the official opening of the Rare Book Room on Feb. 13. Special Collections & Galleries began as the Georgia Room. Former GCSU president Dr. J.
Baldwin County High School band members (L-R): Percussion Director Christopher Ryles, Temarion Murray, Landon White, Avery Sanford, Jacob Bennett, Neyo Yarber, Kody Reese, Lily Wong and Isaiah Lewis. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County High School band members (L-R): Percussion Director Christopher Ryles, Temarion Murray, Landon White, Avery Sanford, Jacob Bennett, Neyo Yarber, Kody Reese, Lily Wong and Isaiah Lewis. CONTRIBUTED

BHS student makes Georgia All-State Band

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Baldwin High School sophomore and band percussionist Kody Reese made Georgia’s All-State Band. The Georgia Music Educators Association All-State Band gathers the most talented student musicians from middle school to high school to participate in a concert.
Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering cards can be purchased at the new trading card game store.

Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering cards can be purchased at the new trading card game store.

Gaming store opens in Gray

Photos And Story By Alaina C
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Mop Top & Beardie, a new trading card game shop, held its ribbon cutting with the Jones County Chamber of Commerce April 9, and welcomes all gamers to check out their shop. The shop is owned by Reson and Aislynn Holt and Amy and Jeff Van Coney.
Georgia College & State University students with the Student Life organization and the GIVE Center give out free books to attendees.

Georgia College & State University students with the Student Life organization and the GIVE Center give out free books to attendees.

Folklife comes to Milledgeville during First Friday

Photos & Story By Bailey Ballard
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Milledgeville Main Street hosted February’s First Friday: Flannel & Food Trucks on Feb. 3 from 5-8 p.m. Downtown Milledgeville was full of activities, including ax throwing, live folk music, food trucks and a blacksmith demonstration.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
EVERY 3RD FRIDAY Who: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: A meeting room in Freedom Church (500 Underwood Road, Milledgeville) More Info: An informative speaker will talk while lunch is served. Lunch is $15. Speakers cover a variety of interesting and thought-provoking topics.
Asian Hot-Pot Broth with Tangy Chili Sauce

Asian Hot-Pot Broth with Tangy Chili Sauce

Asian Hot-Pot Broth with Tangy Chili Sauce

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 10 Hot-Pot Broth: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 containers (32 ounces each) Kitchen Basics Original Beef Stock 1/4 cup Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon packed...
Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema

Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema

Puebla Hot-Pot Broth with Avocado Crema

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 10 3 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet Ancho Chile Pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons oregano leaves 2 teaspoons McCormick Smoked Paprika 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup finely chopped...
Caribbean Hot-Pot Broth with Papaya Pica Sauce

Caribbean Hot-Pot Broth with Papaya Pica Sauce

Caribbean Hot-Pot Broth with Papaya Pica Sauce

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Prep time: 45 minutes Cook time: 3 hours Servings: 10 2 pounds smoked ham hocks 2 cups sliced yellow onions 1 cup diagonally sliced carrots 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery 8 1/4 cups water, divided 1 container (32 ounces) Kitchen Basics Original Chicken Stock 1 whole chile pepper, such as...
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