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Special guest Dr. Catrena Lisse leads campers through a Science Magic Show. | CONTRIBUTED

Special guest Dr. Catrena Lisse leads campers through a Science Magic Show. | CONTRIBUTED

Kids' University teaches campers to be mighty

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Georgia College & State University’s Department of Continuing and Professional Education hosted Kids’ University (Kids’ U) Spring Break for grades kindergarten through sixth grade April 3-7.
Board of Trustees Member George Hogan, Sr, and President of Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus Lt. Gen (Ret.) William B. Caldwell IV presented the Hall of Heroes induction award to the children of the Honorable Powell Moore. NICHOLAS RYAN/Staff

Board of Trustees Member George Hogan, Sr, and President of Georgia Military College Milledgeville Campus Lt. Gen (Ret.) William B. Caldwell IV presented the Hall of Heroes induction award to the children of the Honorable Powell Moore. NICHOLAS RYAN/Staff

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GMC inducts members into Hall of Heroes

Nicholas Ryan
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Georgia Military College (GMC) inducted three new members into its The Hall of Heroes on April 14, the highest honor given by the institution.
Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Fowler named employee of the year for Smith Communications

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Smith Communications, parent company for The Eatonton Messenger, Lake Oconee News, The Baldwin Bulletin and The Jones County News, held a company- wide business meeting April 14, at Rock Eagle’s Founders’ Lodge, where Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler received the company’s...
Autumn at Amicalola Falls State Park | COURTESY OF CHRIS GREER

Autumn at Amicalola Falls State Park | COURTESY OF CHRIS GREER

GCSU professor’s photography and travel show debuts season 2

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Last year, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) professor Dr. Chris Greer premiered his television show “View Finders” on GPTV. This spring, the show is debuting its second season. Greer is a professor in Georgia College & State University’s Department of Education.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Wires stolen from residence on Evans Avenue On April 5, a site manager reported damage to property at a residence on Evans Avenue. Someone cut and stole various yellow and orange electrical wires for various parts from a room during remodeling at the residence.

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ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
April 5 Hershal Hardy Baker, 59, of Macon - open container in vehicle; probation violation; violate family violence order Xavier Brenden Calvin, 27, of Milledgeville - manufacture/ distribute or possession with intent to distribute controlled substance; possession of firearm or knife during...
GMC Prep students stand on the steps of the GMC Main Campus celebrating another victorious year. CONTRIBUTED

GMC Prep students stand on the steps of the GMC Main Campus celebrating another victorious year. CONTRIBUTED

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GMC Prep wins State Literary Competition

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Georgia Military College Prep School (GMC Prep) won first place in the Single-A Public division of the State Literary Competition on March 25. GMC Prep hosted 28 high schools for the State Literary Championship.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has brands such as Sealy to help customers with their sleep needs.

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BUSINESS UPDATES

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep. The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.
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Gas station patrons say no to drugs; dealer nabbed

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 13, 2023
A Milledgeville man who attempted to sell drugs at an Eatonton gas station ended up in jail when the proposed patrons called police. Zachary Scott Rowland, 25, of North Richmond Street in Milledgeville, was arrested around 2:45 a.m.
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