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First Friday Beach Bash was full of visitors to Milledgeville’s mini beach in the parking lot of the Deep Roots stage area. Made from 80 tons of sand, the beach was littered with nets, balls, and pools for water and sandy activities.

First Friday Beach Bash was full of visitors to Milledgeville’s mini beach in the parking lot of the Deep Roots stage area. Made from 80 tons of sand, the beach was littered with nets, balls, and pools for water and sandy activities.

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Milledgeville Main Street hosts Beach Bash

Photos & Story By Bailey Ballard
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Five Star Automotive Group, hosted First Friday’s Beach Bash in the parking lot area of the Deep Roots stage, June 2.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
BALDWIN JUNE 9-JULY 28 (CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!) What: Kids’ University at Georgia College When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) Where: Georgia College West Campus More info: Summer just wouldn’t be the same without the excitement and adventure of Kids’ University!
Back row (l-r): Barbara Coleman, Bridgette Smith, and Bryant Butts. Middle row (l-r): Sheryl Folsom, Georgina Babb, Victoria Hearn, Aisha Thomas, and Connie Prezioso. Front row (l-r): Dee Weimer, Josie Cothran, Tia Hill, Kevin Kuehn, Amy Mathis, and Socorrow Walker. CONTRIBUTED

Back row (l-r): Barbara Coleman, Bridgette Smith, and Bryant Butts. Middle row (l-r): Sheryl Folsom, Georgina Babb, Victoria Hearn, Aisha Thomas, and Connie Prezioso. Front row (l-r): Dee Weimer, Josie Cothran, Tia Hill, Kevin Kuehn, Amy Mathis, and Socorrow Walker. CONTRIBUTED

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LEC and Morning Grind partner to debut Coffee for a Cause

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Life Enrichment Center’s (LEC) journey to extend educational opportunities and to create their Urban Arts Village continues with a heartfelt partnership between Morning Grind and the LEC. Morning Grind is a local coffee shop in Milledgeville owned by Bridgette and Jared Smith.
GMC honors veterans and peace officers

GMC honors veterans and peace officers

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GMC honors veterans and peace officers

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Last week, Georgia Military College (GMC) honored those who gave their lives to service through its Peace Officer Memorial Day Ceremony and Memorial Day parade. On Tuesday, GMC honored Peace Officer Memorial Day, which takes place during National Police Week.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.today See more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM. BALDWIN MAY 30-JUNE 2 What: Youth Tennis Camp - Session 1 When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quilts of Valor awarded to Baldwin County locals

Quilts of Valor awarded to Baldwin County locals

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Quilts of Valor awarded to Baldwin County locals

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Kay Dejno and Susie Kurelic, members of the Quilts of Valor Committee for South Central Georgia and Lake Oconee Quilt Guild, awarded Army Reserve veteran Lisa Stojanowski, Army Reserve veteran Sherri Kent, and former Major Michael Satterwhite of the United States Army with Quilts of Valor, May 18.

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Allied Arts to offer two programs for children

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Allied Arts is offering two art programs for children this summer: Children's Watercolor Painting with Audrey and the Let's Make Music class with Billy Jonas. Watercolor Painting with Audrey will introduce children to the special qualities of painting with watercolor.
Service clubs unite to celebrate with veterans

Service clubs unite to celebrate with veterans

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Service clubs unite to celebrate with veterans

News Staff
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Four service clubs joined forces to give the veterans a big party day. Last week, the Garden Club of Milledgeville transformed the Memorial Garden at the Veterans Home.
Elks volunteers Bill Lewis and Mary Zachary chat with the residents. CONTRIBUTED

Elks volunteers Bill Lewis and Mary Zachary chat with the residents. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake Oconee Elks Lodge visits Georgia War Veterans Home

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Lake Oconee Elks Lodge gave the residents of the Georgia War Veterans Home a grilled luncheon on Wednesday, May 3. The Elks served hot dogs, hamburgers and brats to 59 veterans and about 20 staff members. There were about 21 Elks volunteers who helped the veterans out to the pavilion.
First-place winner Berry Smith stands beside his watercolor piece, “Thundering Hooves.”

First-place winner Berry Smith stands beside his watercolor piece, “Thundering Hooves.”

Allied Arts presents Oconee Arts Exhibit

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Milledgeville-Baldwin County Allied Arts, Inc.(Allied Arts) hosted the reception for the Oconee Arts Exhibit on May 12. Allied Arts hosted its annual Oconee Artist Contest through April 28, where artists from all over middle Georgia could submit their artwork for an exhibition in May and awards.
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