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JMA’s Asa Wall (4) rushes the ball in a game against Tiftarea earlier this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

JMA’s Asa Wall (4) rushes the ball in a game against Tiftarea earlier this season. TREY NORRIS/Staff

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JMA wins battle of the Trojans; clinches region title

Trey Norris
Thursday, October 23, 2025
John Milledge Academy (8-1, 3-0) trounced Tatnall Square Academy 52-7 last Friday night in Milledgeville to clinch its seventh region title in the last eight years.The hometown Trojans dominated the first half, scoring five touchdowns in the opening quarter alone.
Athletic Director Wendell Staton, Whitney Okvist Pape, Shanteona Keys, and Georgia College President Cathy Cox. JULIA JENSEN/ Georgia College

Athletic Director Wendell Staton, Whitney Okvist Pape, Shanteona Keys, and Georgia College President Cathy Cox. JULIA JENSEN/ Georgia College

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Keys and Pape inducted into GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Georgia College & State University alumnae standouts Shanteona Keys (’15) and Whitney Okvist Pape (’14) were inducted Oct. 17 into the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame at Georgia College’s East Campus at Lake Laurel.
Tiandra Canty

Tiandra Canty

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Canty named Teacher of the Year

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Oak Hill Middle School Instructional Coach Tiandra Canty was selected as the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Oct. 1 during the annual banquet in Georgia College’s Magnolia Ballroom.Canty is an alum of Georgia College & State University with a Masters in Kinesiology, the study of how the body moves.
The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves particpated in its first competition of the marching band season and were named runners-up at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School. CONTRIBUTED

The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves particpated in its first competition of the marching band season and were named runners-up at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School. CONTRIBUTED

Band of the Braves named runners-up at Hurricane Classic

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves were named runners-up Oct. 4 at the Hurricane Classic at Monroe Area High School.“This was our first time competing this season. We performed at the Oconee Classic hosted at our school on Sept.

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Oak Hill Middle School track team finishes season strong

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Baldwin County School District would like to congratulate the Oak Hill Middle School Track & Field Team for an incredible season.This year season’s highlights included the girls track team being named champions and the boys track team placing second.
WGUR General Manager Kellen O’Neil in the studio recording her radio show focusing on pop culture and music. COURTESY OF GCSU

WGUR General Manager Kellen O’Neil in the studio recording her radio show focusing on pop culture and music. COURTESY OF GCSU

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GCSU celebrates anniversaries of media organizations

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Georgia College & State University is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its student radio WGUR and the 100th anniversary of the school newspaper, The Colonnade, on Oct. 17 with current students and alumni.
Georgia College senior Chloe Crosby (left) and Georgia Deputy State Auditor Kristina Turner on stage for the presentation titled “Beyond the Bottom Line: Building Resilience through Purposeful Leadership.” ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Georgia College senior Chloe Crosby (left) and Georgia Deputy State Auditor Kristina Turner on stage for the presentation titled “Beyond the Bottom Line: Building Resilience through Purposeful Leadership.” ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

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Georgia’s deputy state auditor visits alma mater

Alivia Blanton
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Kristina Turner, the first female to ever hold the title of deputy state auditor at the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, spent three days at her alma mater, Georgia College & State University, to speak in classrooms, connect with current students, and share about her 25 years of...

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Woman tries to steal vegetablesOn Oct. 8, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart, on 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a theft.Yessnia Guerrero entered the point of sale with her items and rang up items that were inside of her shopping cart.
The Plaza Arts Center is hosting a free celebration Friday, Oct. 24, for families to kick off the Halloween spirit in a safe and fun way. From 3:30-5 p.m., The Plaza’s front lawn will be filled with an array of seasonal activities including face painting, crafts, goodies, games, and treats. Costumes are encouraged for kids at this afternoon of free “fangtastic” fun and festivity. Contact The Plaza (305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton) at 706-923-1655 for more information. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza Arts Center is hosting a free celebration Friday, Oct. 24, for families to kick off the Halloween spirit in a safe and fun way. From 3:30-5 p.m., The Plaza’s front lawn will be filled with an array of seasonal activities including face painting, crafts, goodies, games, and treats. Costumes are encouraged for kids at this afternoon of free “fangtastic” fun and festivity. Contact The Plaza (305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton) at 706-923-1655 for more information. CONTRIBUTED

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Free ‘fangtastic’ fun at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Plaza Arts Center is hosting a free celebration Friday, Oct. 24, for families to kick off the Halloween spirit in a safe and fun way. From 3:30-5 p.m., The Plaza’s front lawn will be filled with an array of seasonal activities including face painting, crafts, goodies, games, and treats.
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