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GWM’s Democracy in Georgia:

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Jim Crow and the fight for voting rights“Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood,” Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. declared in 1963 within his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington.
Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress has great brands such as Sealy to help customers find something to fit their sleep needs.

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Macon mattress store invested in community

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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.
James Joel Childre Sr.

James Joel Childre Sr.

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Childre Nissan owner leaves legacy of love

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 18, 2025
James “Jimmy” Joel Childre Sr., 94, owner of Childre Nissan in Milledgeville, passed away passed away Friday, Dec. 12, surrounded by his family.According to his obituary, Childre was the son of the late Joel Ernest and Emeline James Childre and grew up in Reynolds.
Wreaths lay on the head stones to honor veterans at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The theme of this year’s event was “Keep Moving Forward,” a sentiment Tanasia Hall, daughter of Carroll Hall, has carried with her since her father’s passing in 2023. Her father is buried in the cemetery. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Wreaths lay on the head stones to honor veterans at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The theme of this year’s event was “Keep Moving Forward,” a sentiment Tanasia Hall, daughter of Carroll Hall, has carried with her since her father’s passing in 2023. Her father is buried in the cemetery. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

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Veterans Memorial Cemetery hosts Wreath Across America

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery (GVMC) participated in a nationwide initiative Dec. 13 to honor those who have served in the military with a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Wreaths Across America is a national movement to ensure veterans have a wreath placed upon their graves each December.
Leticia “Letty” Short

Leticia “Letty” Short

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Milledgeville mourns loss of Letty Short

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Leticia “Letty” Short, 59, head chef and owner at Cantina Letty and a community icon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6. Her memorial was held Dec. 11 with an outpouring of support.“Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched every person who had the blessing of knowing her.

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Departing city council members deliver final thoughts

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Milledgeville City Council hosted its last meeting of the year Dec. 9, listening to an annual review and closing comments from council members who are leaving.Visit Milledgeville Executive Director Rebekah Snider gave the annual review on the organization.
Izaiah Taylor | COURTESY OF GMC

Izaiah Taylor | COURTESY OF GMC

GMC community mourns loss of offensive lineman

Staff Reports
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
A Georgia Military College football player was announced deceased Dec. 15 after his home in Rock Cliff Court, Stone Mountain caught on fire.According to the Atlanta First broadcast, the homeowner was 21-year-old Izaiah Taylor’s grandfather. He confirmed the morning of Dec.
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