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A part of the Spongebob the Musical ensemble rocks out on stage during a musical number. MANDY ELDER/Contributed

A part of the Spongebob the Musical ensemble rocks out on stage during a musical number. MANDY ELDER/Contributed

GMC middle school students perform "SpongeBob the Musical"

Georgia Military College Preparatory School (GMC Prep) hosted its Middle School Fine Arts Performance of SpongeBob the Musical on Jan. 27, featuring Broadway star and guest artist Lilli Cooper.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Friends of Mary Vinson Memorial Library host book sale

Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library are hosting a book sale to support the Mary Vinson Memorial Library, the Hancock Branch, and Lake Sinclair Library. Friends of the Mary Vinson Memorial Library is a nonprofit organization that supports and advocates for libraries.
Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (left) signs an agreement with President of Middle Georgia State University Dr. Christopher Blake. CONTRIBUTED

Superintendent Dr. Noris Price (left) signs an agreement with President of Middle Georgia State University Dr. Christopher Blake. CONTRIBUTED

BCSD partners with post-Secondary institutions to address teacher shortage

In a significant step toward addressing the ongoing teacher shortage in rural and middle Georgia, the Baldwin County School District (BCSD) has officially launched its 'Grow Your Own' Teacher Program.
Ola Scott-Little was the only social worker serving the Baldwin County School District. In 2022, she estimated her work had helped at least 1,000 students. CONTRIBUTED

Ola Scott-Little was the only social worker serving the Baldwin County School District. In 2022, she estimated her work had helped at least 1,000 students. CONTRIBUTED

In memory of BCSD’s social worker Scott-Little

The Baldwin County School District (BCSD) recently announced the passing of the district’s social worker, Ola Scott-Little. Scott-Little worked as a social worker for 27 years, 23 of those years being in Baldwin County. She was the only social worker serving the Baldwin County School District.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Capitol Beat: State Senate committee passes sports betting bill

A state Senate committee overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday legalizing sports betting in Georgia. Under Senate Bill 386, which the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee passed 8-2, the Georgia Lottery Corp. would award 16 licenses to sports betting operators.
Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Baldwin Bulletin/Graphic

Crime Watch (2/1/24)

Burglary occurs at residence on Laura Court On Jan. 23, law enforcement met with a victim about a burglary that already occurred at a residence on Laura Court. The victim stated she and her girlfriend left the residence on Jan.
Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan (third from left) with other officials at the recent conference in Washington D.C. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor Mary Parham-Copelan (third from left) with other officials at the recent conference in Washington D.C. CONTRIBUTED

Baldwin County, Milledgeville officials visit Washington

Two local elected officials were in Washington D.C. within a week of each other recently, and both returned home with positive outlooks.
AI Director Ward Risvold goes over plans with students. COURTESY OF GCSU

AI Director Ward Risvold goes over plans with students. COURTESY OF GCSU

AI Lab at GCSU to educate students, faculty and Middle Georgia

Georgia College & State University is introducing the AI Lab at the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology. It will prepare students and the public to use this developing technology.
Picture courtesy Milledgeville Police Department

Picture courtesy Milledgeville Police Department

Shooter arrested at AM City Package; man wounded

On Jan. 25, law enforcement responded to shots fired and a male subject being injured at AM City Package at 1557 Vinson Hwy. Officers canvassed the parking lot and bystanders reportedly began pointing beside the business where a gray Ford Crown Victoria was parked.