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First grader Brayden Linder (right) poses with his mother Natalie, who helped guide Brayden through the scientific method. ERIC JONES/Contributed

First grader Brayden Linder (right) poses with his mother Natalie, who helped guide Brayden through the scientific method. ERIC JONES/Contributed

Lakeview Primary hosts science fair

Lakeview Primary hosted its first-ever science fair for kindergarten through second grade and remarked it was a success.Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher Brittany Nichols was in charge of planning and conducting the science fair.
Rachel Tavares

Rachel Tavares

Know your Neighbor: Rachel Tavares

Born at the Baldwin County Hospital in 1999, and raised in Milledgeville, Rachel Tavares found her love for softball in her hometown.“Starting out at the Baldwin County Recreation Department, then playing for my middle and high school.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Milledgeville deemed Georgia Exceptional Main Street

Milledgeville City Council convened on Feb. 13 for their first monthly meeting for February.Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan commenced the session with remarks about council member Denese Shinholster, who has served on the Middle Georgia Regional Commission for over 15 years.
GCSU President Cathy Cox discusses GCSU’s new focus during the State of the University Address. ANNA LEAVITT/Contributed

GCSU President Cathy Cox discusses GCSU’s new focus during the State of the University Address. ANNA LEAVITT/Contributed

Cox gives State of the University Address

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) sunny campus was bustling on Friday as dozens of students and faculty members congregated at Russell Auditorium to hear President Cathy Cox’s annual State of the University Address.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (2/8/24)

Entering auto on North Clark Street On Jan. 29, law enforcement was dispatched to an apartment on North Clark Street regarding an entering auto that already occurred. The victim stated that her Apple Airpods valued at $200 and a knife valued at $100 were stolen from her vehicle.
Now, at 51 years old, Reeves recalls growing up in Milledgeville with a large, close-knit family. CONTRIBUTED

Now, at 51 years old, Reeves recalls growing up in Milledgeville with a large, close-knit family. CONTRIBUTED

Know Your Neighbor: Beverly Reeves

After surviving a heart attack six years ago, Beverly Reeves felt called to return home to Milledgeville. Since returning, Reeves has dedicated her time to serving her community and fostering relationships with new and old friends. “I’ve been there where I had nothing and lost everything.
From left, Jamariyuh Chandler, Aymi Rosado, Dr. Runee Sallad, and Lanika Ross are all smiles after running in the 5K. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

From left, Jamariyuh Chandler, Aymi Rosado, Dr. Runee Sallad, and Lanika Ross are all smiles after running in the 5K. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Sgt. Chris Monica honored by family, community

The second annual Christopher Monica Scholarship 5K and Fun Run brought a small crowd to Renaissance Park at Central State Hospital early Saturday morning.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Milledgeville council considers annexation issues

Milledgeville City Council met Jan. 30 with Jim Elliott, former city attorney for Warner Robins when that municipality added a significant amount of property to the tax rolls, to discuss various methods of annexation as well as potential legal obstacles that may be encountered.