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GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

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GWVH resident celebrates 100th birthday

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
United States Merchant Marine veteran Truett Elton celebrated his 100th birthday Nov. 12 at the Georgia War Veterans Home. Elton recieved 308 birthday cards by the end of his birthday from many different individuals and organizations.

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Putnam Reads fall fundraiser continues

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The United States is facing a literacy crisis, now ranking 36th in literacy among 184 countries, according to the 2024 World Population Review, and a recent Digest of Education Statistics report said that 66% of 4th-grade students in Georgia were not proficient at reading.
World War II Veteran and Georgia War Veterans Home resident Truett Elton lead the Pledge of Allegiance with staff and special guests repeating it behind him.

World War II Veteran and Georgia War Veterans Home resident Truett Elton lead the Pledge of Allegiance with staff and special guests repeating it behind him.

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GWVH honors Veterans Day legacy

Photos & Story By Bailey Mccully
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Georgia War Veterans Home (GWVH) hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, though forced to move its ceremony indoors from its original location outside due to forecasted inclement weather.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
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. 15What: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
PUTNAMTHURSDAY, NOV. 7What: Gifts from the heART opening reception When: 5:00-7:30 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Enjoy light refreshments and wine while browsing and shopping local artists’ works that can be gifted during the holiday season.
Midway Hills Academy drill team showed danced and cheered during the pep rally. CONTRIBUTED

Midway Hills Academy drill team showed danced and cheered during the pep rally. CONTRIBUTED

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BCSD participates in Bullying Prevention Month

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Baldwin County School District participates in National Bullying Prevention Month throughout October. While each school had its own plans, Midway Hills Academy decided to host a school-wide pep rally to not only promote bullying prevention but honor Unity Day.
Georgia College & State University’s Continuing and Professional Education Learning in Retirement program had a full house at its October meeting. Dr. Bruce Gentry, editor of the Flannery O’Connor Review (far right), was the featured speaker. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia College & State University’s Continuing and Professional Education Learning in Retirement program had a full house at its October meeting. Dr. Bruce Gentry, editor of the Flannery O’Connor Review (far right), was the featured speaker. CONTRIBUTED

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GCSU presents learning in retirement program

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Georgia College & State University’s Continuing and Professional Education Learning in Retirement program had a full house at its October meeting. Dr. Bruce Gentry, editor of the Flannery O’Connor Review (far right), was the featured speaker.
Milledgeville Garden Club members met at Lockerly Arboretum’s picnic area for their Picnic & Plant Swap. Members shared food, plants and gardening ideas. All members went home with a new plant exchange. Pictured are hostesses (l-r) Kathy Geist, Shirley O’Quinn, Sue Bennett, Cindy Ivey and Kelea Buchanan. Not pictured are Gail Pohl and Kathy Veal Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Milledgeville Garden Club members met at Lockerly Arboretum’s picnic area for their Picnic & Plant Swap. Members shared food, plants and gardening ideas. All members went home with a new plant exchange. Pictured are hostesses (l-r) Kathy Geist, Shirley O’Quinn, Sue Bennett, Cindy Ivey and Kelea Buchanan. Not pictured are Gail Pohl and Kathy Veal Smith. CONTRIBUTED

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Milledgeville Garden Club

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Thursday, November 7, 2024
Milledgeville Garden Club members met at Lockerly Arboretum’s picnic area for their Picnic & Plant Swap. Members shared food, plants and gardening ideas. All members went home with a new plant exchange.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
BALDWINNOV. 610What: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-9; 2 p.m. Nov. 10 Where: Black Box Theatre, 137 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Mistaken identities and a love triangle dominate this Shakespearean comedy.
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