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CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Submit your events to bb@bbnews.todaySee more events and a regional events calendar online at bbnews.today. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.BALDWINUNTIL APRIL 24What: Georgia Artists with Disabilities Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Allied Arts, 201 N. Wayne St.
Seeking Asylum, by Jessica Whitehead, sits in front of the Central State Hospital Powell Building, which is featured on the cover of the book. CONTRIBUTED

Seeking Asylum, by Jessica Whitehead, sits in front of the Central State Hospital Powell Building, which is featured on the cover of the book. CONTRIBUTED

Local photographer captures the echoes of CSH in new book

Drew Hill
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Jessica Whitehead’s new photography book doesn’t shy away from discomfort. In fact, that’s part of its purpose. In her haunting collection of images taken throughout Milledgeville’s Central State Hospital, Whitehead brings a personal and professional lens to a place steeped in history and emotion.
Interns Alex Gray and Evelyn Evans pose with Central State Hospital Museum Founder Jessica Whitehead. CONTRIBUTED

Interns Alex Gray and Evelyn Evans pose with Central State Hospital Museum Founder Jessica Whitehead. CONTRIBUTED

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Cuban Exhibit to open at CSH museum

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A new exhibit will be opening at the Central State Hospital Museum April 26 titled “Cuban Professionals Join Hospital Staff.”Seeking Asylum author and photographer Jessica Whitehead, who runs the museum, stated the exhibit was inspired by a friend of hers named Rita Judy.
Lt. Col. Marvin Layfield’s sister, Inez Hawkins (center), accepted the award on behalf of her late brother. CONTRIBUTED

Lt. Col. Marvin Layfield’s sister, Inez Hawkins (center), accepted the award on behalf of her late brother. CONTRIBUTED

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GMC inducts Layfield into Hall of Heroes

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Georgia Military College (GMC) celebrated Military Heritage Weekend, inducting Lt. Col. Marvin Layfield into the GMC Hall of Heroes.
CRIME WATCH

CRIME WATCH

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CRIME WATCH

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Enraged employee harms coworkerOn April 10, law enforcement was dispatched to the Baldwin County Recreation Department, at 59 Highway 22 West, regarding a physical altercation. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with Jason Vassar at the aquatic center, which is currently under construction.
ARREST REPORTS

ARREST REPORTS

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ARREST REPORTS

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
April 8Damian Michael Alsobrooks, 47, of Eatonton – probation violationJames Terry Ford, 31, of Milledgeville – aggravated stalkingAmber Celesse Grimes, 37, of Milledgeville – violation of family violence orderDouglas Trent Grimes, 46, of McIntyre – ATCC Adrienne Lea King, 46, of Milledgeville –...
OCCC attracts big

OCCC attracts big

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OCCC attracts big custom car crowd

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Old Capital Car Club (OCCC) in Milledgeville held its inaugural Spring Car Show last Saturday at the Farmers Home Furniture parking lot alongside Hwy. 441, north of town.
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