A moment to remember

The Holocaust was a tragic mass systematic persecution and murder of six million European Jews by Nazi Germany under the rule of Adolf Hitler. It is one of the most horrific and notable events in history.

Milledgeville man to serve 15 years on drug charges

A Milledgeville man arrested for the trafficking of methamphetamine in Jones County in 2021 will be serving 15 years in prison for a combination of drug and firearm charges. Tyrone Slater Hitchcock entered a guilty plea in Jones County Superior Court Jan.

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During this time of year, people often have questions about fuzzy or fluffy green things growing on trees or shrubs. What is being seen is a lichen. Lichens are fairly diverse symbiotic organisms classified as a fungus. Typically, lichens will partner with algae or cyanobacterium.

Stealing Ares: A Book Review for GWM

Stealing Ares is a futuristic love story between the protagonist and the prince. Like many romances, the couple faces seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Davis appointed as new county commission chair

Emily C. Davis was named chair of the Baldwin County Board of Commissioners. District 2 commissioner Kendrick Butts nominated District 1 Commissioner Emily C. Davis as the new chairman during the public board meeting on Jan. 3.

GMC speaker discusses “The Other America”

Georgia Military College held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ceremony on Jan. 13 and hosted Command Sergeant Major, USA (Ret.), Ira L. Weaver to speak this year. Before the ceremony began, a slideshow of photos of Martin Luther King Jr. played with backdrops of serene music.

Health-care needs focus of first day of state budget hearings

The mental health of Georgians, especially children, took center stage Tuesday during the first day of state budget hearings at the state Capitol.

Williams sworn in as District 25 state senator

Milledgeville resident Rick Williams was sworn in Jan. 9, to officially begin a two-year term in the Georgia state senate after winning the District 25 seat last November.

Continuing and Professional Studies promotes New Year, New You programming

Continuing and Professional Education, under the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, is offering a new program course called “New Year, New You.” According to the Director of Continuing and Professional Education, Angie Woodham, 2023 is a new start for the department with a full staff.

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The accompanying picture may look like a beautiful pond reflecting the autumn colors and inviting people to walk around its edges to soak in the smells of nature.