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Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities attend GCSU for the first time to learn restaurant skills

Friday, May 6, 2022

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the Life Enrichment Center graduated from the Food Safety 101 course through Georgia College & State University’s Continuing and Professional Education program. “This was their chance to go to college.

A member of Lifers Car Club poses with her motorcycle. ARELLA CASH/Staff

The Artisans Village hosts open house for Livery Studio

Bailey Ballard

Friday, May 6, 2022

The Artisans Village hosted an open house event for the newly renovated Livery Studio on April 30. A few months prior to the event, a few members from the Lifers Car Club asked if they could host their club at the Livery Studio for a Hot Rods & Pinups photoshoot.

Sophia Sampson, Victoria Grant, and Delaney Faas lead students in stretches. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU dance minors teach dance to local primary and middle schools

Bailey Ballard

Friday, April 29, 2022

GCSU dance minors in the dance pedagogy class are offering free dance lessons twice a week in Baldwin’s primary and middle schools. Community dance has been a part of the university’s outreach program for at least 20 years.

Jehovah’s Witnesses returning to in-person meetings

News Staff

Friday, April 29, 2022

All congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the world have been encouraged to begin holding in-person meetings, which many have been doing since the week of April 1. Tarmesha Devereaux has been attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Milledgeville, Georgia, for over 45 years.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Friday, April 29, 2022

BALDWIN SUNDAY, APRIL 30 What: 16th Annual April Fools Bike Ride When: 7 a.m. Where: 286 Jones Drive More info: Please join Bike Walk Baldwin Saturday April 30th, 2022 as we celebrate the 16th annual April Fools Ride!

A family brings a blanket and has an authentic picnic lunch together on the Rockwell Mansion lawn. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot hosts Rockwell Day

Bailey Ballard

Friday, April 29, 2022

Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot hosted Rockwell Day at the Rockwell Mansion to fundraise for the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House. The 1825 Brown-Stetson-Sanford House is an important building in Milledgveille’s history and for events in the present.

Jackson Masters works to turn the piles. CONTRIBUTED

Nearly 70,000 pounds of food waste diverted from landfills by GCSU composting project

News Staff

Friday, April 22, 2022

Nearly 70,000 pounds of food waste diverted from landfills by GC composting project Food. It’s a necessity of life, yet it also takes up the most space in landfills. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 30-40% of the food supply is wasted. That’s 80 billion pounds each year.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Friday, April 22, 2022

BALDWIN FRIDAY, APRIL 22 What: Military Honors Parade When: 2:30 p.m. Where: Grant Parade Field More info: Georgia Military College is proud to announce the 2022 Hall of Heroes Inductees: the late Dr. James Baugh and COL Tom Torrance, USA (Ret).

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Friday, April 15, 2022

BALDWIN FRIDAY, APRIL 15 - 22 What: Burger Week When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Participating restaurants (check website) More info: Over 10 eateries in Milledgeville will each be offering an off-menu, mouthwatering special $7 burger à la carte during the week of April 15-22, 2022.

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