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Joris and Jaiyah Chatman were two attendees of the event who thoroughly enjoyed the joyful atmosphere. CONTRIBUTED

Joris and Jaiyah Chatman were two attendees of the event who thoroughly enjoyed the joyful atmosphere. CONTRIBUTED

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Thanks for a successful Christmas in Coopers

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Last month, the community commemorated the 12th annual Christmas in Coopers event, which was a grand success.The day started with parade participants gathering in a circle and joining hands for prayer led by Rev. Napoleon Clemmons.
In June, local nonprofit CREATE Inc. completed Day 3 of BRAG returning home to Milledgeville for a layover. Upon reaching Milledgeville, the group had completed an impressive 174-mile ride. COURTESY OF CREATE INC.

In June, local nonprofit CREATE Inc. completed Day 3 of BRAG returning home to Milledgeville for a layover. Upon reaching Milledgeville, the group had completed an impressive 174-mile ride. COURTESY OF CREATE INC.

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YEAR IN PHOTOS

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
YEAR IN PHOTOS

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
BALDWINJAN. 828What: Lake Oconee Quilt Guild Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Allied Arts, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville 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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Townsend Prize finalists announced

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 2, 2025
In partnership with Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum, 10 finalists were named recently by the 110-year-old Atlanta Writers Club for the 2025 Townsend Prize for Fiction.
GWM Review: The Author’s Guide to Murder

GWM Review: The Author’s Guide to Murder

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GWM Review: The Author’s Guide to Murder

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Hold on to your hats and buckle your seatbelts because you’re in for a murder mystery roller coaster ride in quintessential Agatha Christie style! Authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White have joined forces once more to pen another bestseller.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
Georgia College & State University graduates celebrate by releasing GCSU-colored streamers above the crowd after their commencement ceremony. COURTESY OF GCSU

Georgia College & State University graduates celebrate by releasing GCSU-colored streamers above the crowd after their commencement ceremony. COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU says farewell to 300-plus students

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Georgia College & State University (GCS) conferred nearly 350 degrees on both undergraduate and graduate students in the class of 2024 Dec. 14 in the Centennial Center on the Georgia College campus.

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Milledgeville to host Hanukkah Menorah lighting

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The Milledgeville community will continue embracing a tradition Dec. 25 that began in 2020. To recognize the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, a menorah has been installed on West Hancock Street in the plaza in front of The Local Yolkal Cafe.
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