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Creator of Thunder, Jason Hendrix, celebrates Thunder’s 15th birthday. COURTESY OF GCSU

Creator of Thunder, Jason Hendrix, celebrates Thunder’s 15th birthday. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Thunder’s creator leaves cherished icon for GCSU and community

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Jason Hendrix, '09, knew something important was missing when he attended the Georgia College & State University (GCSU) basketball games as a junior. The other teams had mascots, but GCSU didn't.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
BALDWIN FRIDAY, DEC. 2 What: Evening with the Grinch When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Visitor’s Center More info: Santa won’t be the only celebrity in town. The Grinch will be arriving in Milledgeville, dressed as Santa, to pose for pictures and to spread the holiday cheer.

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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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

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

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Wednesday, November 23, 2022
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

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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

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JMA debuts original play at one act competition

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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 FRIDAY, NOV. 11 What: Veterans Day Parade When: 11 a.m.
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

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GCSU hosts Family Fun Night for National Chemistry Week

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, November 3, 2022
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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