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Milledgeville Plant Manager Doug Cumpston does the honors of cutting the ribbon for the re-opening. Local and corporate employees of Vernay and community members smile with pride at the ceremony. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

Milledgeville Plant Manager Doug Cumpston does the honors of cutting the ribbon for the re-opening. Local and corporate employees of Vernay and community members smile with pride at the ceremony. ANSLEY KATE ALLEN/Staff

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Vernay re-opens Milledgeville manufacturing facility

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Milledgeville branch of Vernay Manufacturing proudly celebrated its grand re-opening on April 24.
Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

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Cox receives lifetime achievement award

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) President Cathy Cox received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Supreme Court of Georgia on April 15 during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service.

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JMA baseball scores two wins at home

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The John Milledge Academy (JMA) varsity baseball team scored a 5-4 victory over Tatnall Square Academy (TSA) in Milledgeville on April 17, then beat Vidalia Heritage Academy 7-2 on Monday as it nears the end of its 2025 regular season.
A student presents her research titled the “Impact of Urbanization and Land Connectivity on Scavenger B ehavior.” COURTESY OF GCSU

A student presents her research titled the “Impact of Urbanization and Land Connectivity on Scavenger B ehavior.” COURTESY OF GCSU

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GCSU Research Day grows to largest ever

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
An annual celebration of all the mentored research taking place across the university, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Research Day was significantly larger in 2025 than ever before.
Three stops on the road to financial stability

Three stops on the road to financial stability

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Three stops on the road to financial stability

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Achieving financial stability doesn’t happen overnight — it takes a journey. And, as with every journey, you’ll need to make some stops along the way. These stops, or milestones, can tell you how far you’ve gone — and where you need to go next.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Man caught with methamphetamineWhile observing traffic on Vinson Highway April 18, an officer noticed a white SUV being driven by a male who was not wearing his seatbelt.
Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick

Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick

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GMC announces pick for 22nd president

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The Georgia Military College (GMC) Board of Trustees announced that Maj. Gen.Terrence “Terry” McKenrick, U.S. Army (Ret.), will become the institution’s 22nd president. Following a rigorous national search and comprehensive selection process, the Board solidified its vote on April 22.
On the left is an older man bent over as he fishes. On the right a young student leans against his backpack while reading a book. The photos show overlap in how individuals use space at the Oconee River Greenway, with both individuals finding a private moment at the same spot, 15 minutes apart. ELLA CLAIRE BEASON/CONTRIBUTED

On the left is an older man bent over as he fishes. On the right a young student leans against his backpack while reading a book. The photos show overlap in how individuals use space at the Oconee River Greenway, with both individuals finding a private moment at the same spot, 15 minutes apart. ELLA CLAIRE BEASON/CONTRIBUTED

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Students to present research on building community

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Georgia College professor Amy Johnson is partnering with Allied Arts to host the “Public Life, Public Space” exhibit April 30, which will feature four research presentations by student teams in her Ethnographic Methods class.
Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

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Know your Neighbor

Ansley Kate Allen
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Coy Hollinshead has been a resident of Baldwin County for 42 years. He is a proud father to his three kids and will be celebrating his 17th wedding anniversary with his wife, Danielle Hollinshead, this July.
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