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At the January Learning in Retirement meeting, guest speaker Dr. Cliff Towner, director of band activities and professor of music at Georgia College & State University, shared that the 2025 Spring Semester Music Season offers more than 20 performances. The majority of these performances are free of charge to the community. Email music@gcsu.edu to be included on the music promotion email or visit the website at music. gcsu.edu. CONTRIBUTED

At the January Learning in Retirement meeting, guest speaker Dr. Cliff Towner, director of band activities and professor of music at Georgia College & State University, shared that the 2025 Spring Semester Music Season offers more than 20 performances. The majority of these performances are free of charge to the community. Email music@gcsu.edu to be included on the music promotion email or visit the website at music. gcsu.edu. CONTRIBUTED

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GCSU professor speaks at Learning in Retirement

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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CRIME WATCH

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Individual refuses to return carOn Jan. 23, law enforcement made contact with Blake Miles at Enterprise, at 2485 N. Columbia St., in reference to a vehicle not being returned. Miles stated Dec. 10 Victoria Wiley rented a 2025 silver Chevrolet Malibu and was supposed to return the vehicle on Jan.
Robbie King

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GWM names King as keynote speaker for writers’ retreat

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Robbie King, the new president and CEO of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, will be one of two keynote speakers at Georgia Writers Museum’s Writers Retreat: Write on the Lake. Scheduled for Feb.21-23, the retreat will take place at the museum, beginning with a 4 p.m.
Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

Whether you’re looking for a brand new book or an old favorite, you can find it on the shelves at affordable prices at Wall of Books. CONTRIBUTED

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Wall of Books offers old and new book selections year-round

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Walls of Books in Milledgeville offers a selection of new and used books for readers of any age.Opening in July of 2020, Wall of Books established itself as an affordable bookstore with a vast selection of books and genres.

Online masters programs at GCSU ranked among best

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) online master’s programs were ranked among the top 100 in the country, and among the top five in Georgia, in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings.The university’s masters degree in nursing ranked No. 1 in Georgia and tied for No.
The construction site for the pickleball courts at Walter B. Williams Park. CONTRIBUTED

The construction site for the pickleball courts at Walter B. Williams Park. CONTRIBUTED

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Construction underway on county pickleball courts

Jack Gallagher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
After requests from the community and an explosion in popularity of the sport, Baldwin County will soon welcome 20 brand-new pickleball courts.The new courts will be open this spring at Walter B. Williams Park.

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GaDOE recognizes LVP as Reward School

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
This month, the Georgia Department of Education recognized schools deemed as 2023-24 Reward Schools. The Reward School designation recognizes Title I schools “making the most significant improvements,” according to a press release.
The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners shared progress photos of the upcoming water park on Facebook. The park is currently in phase one of construction but decisions for phase two are coming. COURTESY OF BOC FACEBOOK

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners shared progress photos of the upcoming water park on Facebook. The park is currently in phase one of construction but decisions for phase two are coming. COURTESY OF BOC FACEBOOK

Baldwin County Water Park moves toward phase two

Ansley Kate Allen
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Progress continues on construction for the highly anticipated Baldwin County Water Park, and certain areas of the park are expected to be ready by late May.
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