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Mary Parham-Copelan

Mary Parham-Copelan

Milledgeville mayor offers health update

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan listened to Tuesday’s City Council meeting over the phone while continuing to recover from a recent surgery.Parham-Copelan also had surgery last November and spent time in an intensive care unit.At the end of Tuesday’s meeting, Parham-Copelan spoke up and offered an update...
Maddie Kitchens (‘25), at left, and her mom Misty Kitchens (‘01) both teach at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon. COURTESY OF GC UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

Maddie Kitchens (‘25), at left, and her mom Misty Kitchens (‘01) both teach at Tattnall Square Academy in Macon. COURTESY OF GC UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

GCSU: Alumnae in the family: Mother-daughter duo teaching at the same school

Gil Pound
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Anyone asking for Ms. Kitchens at Tattnall Square Academy this year is probably going to be met with a question – which one?Misty Kitchens (‘01) has been molding kindergarten minds at the Macon private school since 2009.
Local bank has ties to original Georgia bulldog

Local bank has ties to original Georgia bulldog

Local bank has ties to original Georgia bulldog

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Before Uga, there was Mr. Angel.This often-forgotten mascot in the University of Georgia’s history, who served from 1944 until 1946, is buried and memorialized at the Magnolia State Bank headquarters in Eastman.Magnolia State Bank, then Bank of Eastman, built its current headquarters in 1967.

FIRST FRIDAY: Meet the Bobcats

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Get ready to show your Bobcat pride!Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Georgia College & State University, invites the community to Meet the Bobcats during October First Friday, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 2, in downtown Milledgeville.Meet the Bobcats has become a favorite First Friday tradition,...

ARREST REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
MONDAY, SEPT. 14• Quchina Harden, 40, of Milledgeville – criminal trespass // Milledgeville Police Department (MPD)• Porsha Lashaye Rozier-Joyce, 40, of Macon – DUI/drugs, improper tag display, no insurance, speeding, windshield violation // Georgia State Patrol (GSP)TUESDAY, SEPT. 15• Amerria...
Quchina Harden

Quchina Harden

Woman arrested for 3rd time in 6 months

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Quchina Harden, 40, recently was arrested and charged with criminal trespass after returning to the Pecan Hills Apartments.In early April, Harden also was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft by shoplifting.On Aug. 12, meanwhile, Harden was booked at the county jail and charged with battery...
Grady and Simone Jones, pastor at Texas AME Church, were instrumental in helping make the soon-tobe revealed bronze statue of Tuskegee Airman Hiram Little a reality for Eatonton. An open-to-the-public unveiling ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Veterans Wall of Honor Park alongside East Marion Street, near The Hut.

Grady and Simone Jones, pastor at Texas AME Church, were instrumental in helping make the soon-tobe revealed bronze statue of Tuskegee Airman Hiram Little a reality for Eatonton. An open-to-the-public unveiling ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Veterans Wall of Honor Park alongside East Marion Street, near The Hut.

From concept to creation

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 24, 2026
What began more than two decades ago with Simone and Grady Jones wondering why so few people in his hometown knew Hiram Little’s story is about to become a permanent part of downtown Eatonton.An 8-foot-tall bronze statue atop a 4-foot granite base will soon commemorate Little, a Putnam County...
Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County.Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan...
Gregory Barnes

Gregory Barnes

Activist sounds off at council meeting

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Gregory Barnes is no stranger around City Hall, and he’s never shied away from voicing his opinion.Barnes, a community activist, previously filed an ethics complaint in 2020, which eventually was dismissed.
GCSU having one heckuva year

GCSU having one heckuva year

GCSU having one heckuva year

Christian Mckearney
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Tuesday was the most anticipated day of the year for colleges and universities across the country, as U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Colleges list.Basically, Georgia College & State University made the dean’s list.
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