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Thursday, January 16, 2025
BALDWINFRIDAY, JAN. 17What: MLK, Jr. Community Breakfast When: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Where: 231 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More info: In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Flint Energies Foundation presents a $10,000 check to Middle Georgia Regional Library staff. CONTRIBUTED

Flint Energies Foundation presents a $10,000 check to Middle Georgia Regional Library staff. CONTRIBUTED

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Middle Georgia Regional Library receives $10K grant from Flint Energies Foundation

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Middle Georgia Regional Library (MGRL) received a $10,000 grant from the Flint Energies Foundation to expand its digital library collection of eBooks and e-Audiobooks alongside the Houston County Public Library System, Peach County Public Libraries, Pine Mountain Regional Library System, and Lake...
BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

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BCFR honors fire chief; receives award

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
On Jan. 10, Baldwin County Fire Rescue celebrated Fire Chief Victor Young with a retirement party (left). In addition, Fire Rescue received an award Jan. 10 for its involvement in Region 5 EMS Cans for Kids.
Yard of the Month

Yard of the Month

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Yard of the Month

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Milledgeville Garden Club awarded Yard of the Month and the Certificates of Beautification to the Burrell’s of 730 Habersham St. in Milledgeville. To be eligible for the Yard of the Month, residences’ yards must be cut, manicured and landscaped by the homeowner and be aesthetically appealing.

Habitat provides chance to honor Carter

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Milledgeville-Baldwin County Habitat for Humanity is inviting the Baldwin County community to honor President Jimmy Carter’s life and service by signing a commemorative door.President Carter was a tireless humanitarian and a dedicated volunteer to Habitat for Humanity.
Laura Thompson welcomes Kayla Avant as the new sales assistant and insurance agent for Exchange Investment Services. CONTRIBUTED

Laura Thompson welcomes Kayla Avant as the new sales assistant and insurance agent for Exchange Investment Services. CONTRIBUTED

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Exchange Investment Services welcomes Avant

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Exchange Bank and Exchange Investment Services, Inc. (EIS) added Kayla Avant as sales assistant and insurance agent.Avant brings extensive experience in customer service and financial services.
One of the many exhibits in the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History. The museum has welcomed 96,000 visitors since opening in November 2004. The museum has 40,600 catalogued specimens but much more is backlogged, waiting to be processed. Only a small fraction is displayed in the museum. COURTESY OF GCSU

One of the many exhibits in the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History. The museum has welcomed 96,000 visitors since opening in November 2004. The museum has 40,600 catalogued specimens but much more is backlogged, waiting to be processed. Only a small fraction is displayed in the museum. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Fossils, Fieldwork and Fascination: Two decades in the making

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Thursday, January 16, 2025
It’s been there 20 years, off the beaten path, away from the spotlight, in the basement of Herty Hall. It’s not celebrated or revered as much as it should be, except by those privileged to walk through its doors.Yet, it’s one of Georgia College & State University’s biggest outreaches to the public.
YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

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YEAR IN PHOTOS 2024

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
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.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, January 9, 2025
BALDWINUNTIL JAN. 28What: Lake Oconee Quilt Guild Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Allied Arts, 201 N. Wayne St. More info: Since 2003, the guild has brought together talented quilters from all around the area who love to share their craft with the community.
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