YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

In July, High Achiever students learned about podcasting in GCSU’s Terrell Hall podcasting booth while taking a class with Dr. Benjamin “Chad” Whittle, an associate professor in the mass communication department at Georgia College & State University. COURTESY OF GCSU In October, Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead received the Torch Award at the state and regional levels. He represented Region III, which has 29 counties. CONTRIBUTED In November, the Baldwin Band of the Braves closed their marching band season with two grand champion titles and placed third overall in their final competition. CONTRIBUTED In August, GCSU celebrated the completion of its solar power class and project. GCSU and the city received a $100,000 grant to educate community members on the design and installation of solar panels. Through this funding GCSU offered a free certificate course blending business and solar physics to provide $20,000 worth of solar panels to Baldwin County’s water treatment facility. Pictured above members of the business/solar course are inspecting solar panels at Georgia College & State University. COURTESY OF GCSU In November, (L-R) Matt Bentley, Neil Dyer of Dyer Construciton, BCSO Maj. Brad King, Sheriff Bill Massee, Commissioner Emily Davis, Commissioner Henry Craig, BCSO Maj. Scott Deason and County Manager Carlos Tobar tossed the first shovel of dirt for the Real Time Crime Center. GREENBERRY MOORE/Staff In August, Oak Hill Middle School received $8,000 from two grants funded by the National Future Farmers of America organization. The grant was used to fund the hydroponic growing system that teaches students about plant science and to address food insecurity in the community. CONTRIBUTED In December, the Center for Recreation Education Arts Technology and Enterprise Inc. (CREATE) Director Gregory Barnes, Oconee Outfitters owner Adam Heagy, and Community Baptist Church Pastor Chip Reeves presented 46 bikes to the Baldwin County Board of Education. CONTRIBUTED In September, Porter’s Place exhibited their work at the Creator’s Corner hosted by Allied Arts. Porter’s Place is a local woodwork and ceramics business. The woodworker and his apprentice hosted a table overflowing with handcrafted decorations, utensils, and more.