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One of the art pieces depicted in the Voodoo Murders of 1889 historic section. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

One of the art pieces depicted in the Voodoo Murders of 1889 historic section. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Allied Arts hosts historically haunting exhibit

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Allied Arts opened its Haunted Milledgeville exhibit last week in the Marlor House. This year’s exhibit has expanded to encompass three rooms in the house.The exhibit showcases a variety of mediums telling the history of Milledgeville.

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MPD reports traffic light improves North Columbia traffic

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Milledgeville’s Police Chief Dray Swicord acknowledges the traffic signal that has been in place on North Columbia Street in front of the mall for nearly a year has been a help. Nonetheless, he feels there are other issues that help create havoc on the busy roadway.
Pictured at the Georgia CASA Conference Awards Ceremony are (l-r): Jen King, executive director of Georgia CASA; Elaine Odom, executive director at Ocmulgee CASA; and Lauren Hyatt, Georgia CASA board member. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured at the Georgia CASA Conference Awards Ceremony are (l-r): Jen King, executive director of Georgia CASA; Elaine Odom, executive director at Ocmulgee CASA; and Lauren Hyatt, Georgia CASA board member. CONTRIBUTED

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Ocmulgee CASA, Inc., receives Established Program Award of Excellence

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc.

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Take advantage of open enrollment

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs.

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CRIME WATCH

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Walmart shoplifter apprehendedOn Sept. 25, law enforcement was dispatched to Walmart, 2592 N.Columbia St., in reference to a theft.Asset Protection personnel stated he was observing the cameras and witnessed a female skip items and proceed to bag them during her check-out.
Tours of the historic Andalusia Farm home and grounds will be offered for a small fee. Andalusia Farm was home to Southern gothic author and GCSU alumna Flannery O’Connor, whose centennial year is being celebrated in 2024. COURTESY OF GCSU

Tours of the historic Andalusia Farm home and grounds will be offered for a small fee. Andalusia Farm was home to Southern gothic author and GCSU alumna Flannery O’Connor, whose centennial year is being celebrated in 2024. COURTESY OF GCSU

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Students gather at Andalusia to create impromptu art “En Plein Air”

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Using watercolors, charcoals, paintbrushes, easels and canvasses, students from Central Georgia will craft impromptu artwork during Georgia College & State University’s first “Artober Celebration at Andalusia: Home of Flannery O’Connor.”It’ll be a day of “En Plein Air” painting 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The losing streak for John Milledge Academy (JMA) extended to five games with a 42-7 loss to Stratford Academy. The game was played at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium in Macon after Hurricane Helene left Stratford’s home field unplayable for Friday night. With just two minutes left in the fourth quarter, JMA quarterback David Todd finished the night with a touchdown pass to Asa Wall. TREY NORRIS/file photo

The losing streak for John Milledge Academy (JMA) extended to five games with a 42-7 loss to Stratford Academy. The game was played at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium in Macon after Hurricane Helene left Stratford’s home field unplayable for Friday night. With just two minutes left in the fourth quarter, JMA quarterback David Todd finished the night with a touchdown pass to Asa Wall. TREY NORRIS/file photo

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JMA falls to Stratford in Helene’s wake

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The losing streak for John Milledge Academy (JMA) extended to five games with a 42-7 loss to Stratford Academy. The game was played at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium in Macon after Hurricane Helene left Stratford’s home field unplayable for Friday night.
ARF advises pet safety for Deep Roots

ARF advises pet safety for Deep Roots

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ARF advises pet safety for Deep Roots

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Deep Roots is coming soon and we are so excited! We know how tempting it is to have your furbaby tag along, but this isn’t a good idea for many reasons. ARF fully supports the organizers of Deep Roots in their decision to make this a pet free event.
Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Movie series debuts with ‘Bulls and Saints’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A sparse crowd braved the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene last Thursday night to take in “Bulls and Saints,” the first of six scheduled Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers screenings scheduled at The Plaza Arts Center over the next few months.
In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

In Manning Brothers’ 35,000 square-foot showroom and warehouse with a million-dollar-plus inventory, you’re bound to find exactly what you need. CONTRIBUTED

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Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.
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