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BALDWIN NOV. 29-DEC. 21; DEC. 3, 17 (CANDLELIGHT TOURS) What: Christmas at the Mansion When: 2-4 p.m. (Sunday); 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
It was a magical day when Milledgeville Garden Club members met to make holiday flower arrangements for tenants to enjoy in their rooms at five Assisted Living Homes: Savannah Court, Chaplinwood, Cottages, Fellowship Home and Green Acres. Pictured making the delivery to Savannah Court’s Activity Director Sharon (center) are Sylvia Moore and Sharon Williams. “It’s always a blessing for MGC to do this annual holiday event” said Kathy Chandler, club President. CONTRIBUTED

It was a magical day when Milledgeville Garden Club members met to make holiday flower arrangements for tenants to enjoy in their rooms at five Assisted Living Homes: Savannah Court, Chaplinwood, Cottages, Fellowship Home and Green Acres. Pictured making the delivery to Savannah Court’s Activity Director Sharon (center) are Sylvia Moore and Sharon Williams. “It’s always a blessing for MGC to do this annual holiday event” said Kathy Chandler, club President. CONTRIBUTED

It was a magical day when Milledgeville Garden Club members met to make holiday fl ower arrangements

It was a magical day when Milledgeville Garden Club members met to make holiday fl ower arrangements for tenants to enjoy in their rooms at fi ve Assisted Living Homes: Savannah Court, Chaplinwood, Cottages, Fellowship Home and Green Acres.
The morgue at Central State Hospital. COURTESY OF JENNIFER WHITEHEAD

The morgue at Central State Hospital. COURTESY OF JENNIFER WHITEHEAD

GOCHC to host Seeking Asylum exhibit

Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot will be debuting Seeking Asylum on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29. Over the past year, photographer Jessica Whitehead has been working on a photography book related to Central State Hospital.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 19 What: Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: 200 West Hancock Street More info: Hear about Milledgeville’s spooky and sinister past during the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tours.
The goddesses kneel with heads bowed as they look upon Persephone’s body with grief. CONTRIBUTED

The goddesses kneel with heads bowed as they look upon Persephone’s body with grief. CONTRIBUTED

JMA debuts original play at one act competition

High schoolers at John Milledge Academy debuted an original play, Love’s Poison, at their one act competition on Oct. 29. “We had a smaller cast with majority females, so we were finding it difficult to pick a play,” said Rebecca Brasher, the school’s drama teacher and director of the play.

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Georgia College’s Science Education Center and Chemistry Club celebrate their 20th annual Family Fun Night. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia College’s Science Education Center and Chemistry Club celebrate their 20th annual Family Fun Night. CONTRIBUTED

GCSU hosts Family Fun Night for National Chemistry Week

Georgia College’s Science Education Center and Chemistry Club hosted its annual Family Fun Night on Oct. 27. “The annual event unites the society’s local sections, businesses, schools and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life,” said Dr.

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BALDWIN FRIDAY, NOV. 4 What: First Friday Touch-a-Truck When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart.
The Collection offered an interactive audience experience at Deep Roots as a finale to their eight-week tour.

The Collection offered an interactive audience experience at Deep Roots as a finale to their eight-week tour.

Deep Roots returns with 20,000 attendees after two-year hiatus

Deep Roots made its return last Saturday, since COVID, for its 19th year. The festival returned in a different format this year with free admission to downtown Milledgeville and tickets to the concert being sold online and in-person for $30.