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The Baldwin County Board of Education, Baldwin County Superintendent Kristina Brooks (black suit), Baldwin County Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson (far right), and Lakeview Academy Principal Cory Roberson (center) stand together with the Certificate of Recognition. CONTRIBUTED

The Baldwin County Board of Education, Baldwin County Superintendent Kristina Brooks (black suit), Baldwin County Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson (far right), and Lakeview Academy Principal Cory Roberson (center) stand together with the Certificate of Recognition. CONTRIBUTED

Lakeview Academy named 2025 Title I Reward School

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Lakeview Academy School was named a 2025 Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education, meaning it is in the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in improving performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics.The recognition is based on two years of...
Vodiksha Coffee (center) cuts the ribbon to her family’s brand new home. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Vodiksha Coffee (center) cuts the ribbon to her family’s brand new home. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Habitat for Humanity completes first CHIP-funded home

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Habitat for Humanity hosted the ribbon-cutting Oct. 30 for the Coffee family’s new home in Milledgeville.The Coffee family’s home was the first of four houses to be built with funding provided by the Community Home Investment Program Grant (CHIP Grant), created by an allocation of funds from the...

VETERANS DAY 2025

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” – officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France.However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities,...

Effective ways to support veterans year-round

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
For the approximately 18 million veterans in the United States - roughly 6% of U.S. adults ages 18 and older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau the return to civilian life can present challenges.Because many veterans need assistance as a result of their military service, consider these impactful...

Therapy options for veterans

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Military service members provide an invaluable service that protects national ideals and ensures the country and various regions around the world are safe havens for people from all walks of life.
Notable monuments to veterans across the United States

Notable monuments to veterans across the United States

Notable monuments to veterans across the United States

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Veterans Day honors the millions of men and women who have sacrificed much to serve in the United States military.Veterans Day is commemorated each year on November 11 because it was that day in 1918 when an armistice was reached between combatants in World War I, which estimates suggest claimed...

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINFRIDAY, NOV. 7What: Touch-A-Truck When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More Info: Milledgeville Main Street in partnership with Georgia College...
Take 5 Oil Change is located at 2404 N. Columbia St. and will run its grand opening promotion of $25 toward any oil change through March 2026. CONTRIBUTED

Take 5 Oil Change is located at 2404 N. Columbia St. and will run its grand opening promotion of $25 toward any oil change through March 2026. CONTRIBUTED

Take 5 Oil Change opens first Milledgeville location

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Take 5 Oil Change, a leading provider of fast, friendly, and simple car maintenance, opened its first location in Milledgeville at 2404 N.Columbia St. This marks a significant step in the company’s expansion into the region.Featuring two service bays, customers can remain comfortably in their car...
Millegeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce members enjoy the buffet inside the NewDay USA Center of Leadership at Georgia Military College. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Millegeville-Baldwin Chamber of Commerce members enjoy the buffet inside the NewDay USA Center of Leadership at Georgia Military College. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Chamber of Commerce hosts member celebration

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Milledgeville- Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce held a member appreciation event Oct. 30, sponsored by Georgia Military College at the NewDay USA Center of Leadership.
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