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Five years running: GCSU named No. 1 in nation for academic success

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics is ranked first among all NCAA Division II public institutions in the nation in academic success rate, having recently earned this distinction in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year.“Year after year, our leading academic success rate...

GWM’s Democracy in Georgia:

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Jim Crow and the fight for voting rights“Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood,” Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. declared in 1963 within his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington.King’s call...

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Macon mattress store invested in community

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Macon & Robins Bed & Mattress, local bed and mattress stores, are open to help locals find what they need for a good night’s sleep.The stores have three locations, two in Macon and one in Warner Robins.

James Joel Childre Sr.

Childre Nissan owner leaves legacy of love

Staff Reports

Thursday, December 18, 2025

James “Jimmy” Joel Childre Sr., 94, owner of Childre Nissan in Milledgeville, passed away passed away Friday, Dec. 12, surrounded by his family.According to his obituary, Childre was the son of the late Joel Ernest and Emeline James Childre and grew up in Reynolds.

Wreaths lay on the head stones to honor veterans at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The theme of this year’s event was “Keep Moving Forward,” a sentiment Tanasia Hall, daughter of Carroll Hall, has carried with her since her father’s passing in 2023. Her father is buried in the cemetery. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Veterans Memorial Cemetery hosts Wreath Across America

Alivia Blanton

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery (GVMC) participated in a nationwide initiative Dec. 13 to honor those who have served in the military with a Wreaths Across America ceremony. Wreaths Across America is a national movement to ensure veterans have a wreath placed upon their graves each December.

Leticia “Letty” Short

Milledgeville mourns loss of Letty Short

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Leticia “Letty” Short, 59, head chef and owner at Cantina Letty and a community icon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6. Her memorial was held Dec. 11 with an outpouring of support.“Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit touched every person who had the blessing of knowing her.

Departing city council members deliver final thoughts

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Milledgeville City Council hosted its last meeting of the year Dec. 9, listening to an annual review and closing comments from council members who are leaving.Visit Milledgeville Executive Director Rebekah Snider gave the annual review on the organization.

Izaiah Taylor | COURTESY OF GMC

GMC community mourns loss of offensive lineman

Staff Reports

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A Georgia Military College football player was announced deceased Dec. 15 after his home in Rock Cliff Court, Stone Mountain caught on fire.According to the Atlanta First broadcast, the homeowner was 21-year-old Izaiah Taylor’s grandfather.

BOC discusses budget, short-term rentals, CSH assessments

Bailey Ballard

Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 2 to discuss the 2026 fiscal budget, amendments to the shortterm rental agreement, and the future of the Powell Building at Central State Hospital.The Baldwin County Board of Commissioners hosted a public hearing prior to the normal meeting to...

Braves beat War Eagles in memorial tourney

Trey Norris

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Baldwin County High School hosted the 2nd annual Tasha Butts Classic last Saturday night, where the Baldwin Braves (6-0, 2-0) boys’ basketball team maintained its perfect record in the 2025-26 season with a sixth-straight win.The 75-54 final also marked Baldwin’s second win over the Putnam County...

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