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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

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

GMC inducts Layfield into Hall of Heroes

News Staff
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

CRIME WATCH

News Staff
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

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
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

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.
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

Manning Brothers: More than half of a century of innovative food service

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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.
Helen Garcia-Carreras

Helen Garcia-Carreras

OPAS adds to ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ lineup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced the addition of a young, local musician to its presentation of “Rhapsody in Blue and The Music of George Gershwin” on April 25 at Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall.
Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

GWM’s popular Crime & Wine Experience returns

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Fortunately, the rate of unsolved cold cases is slowly declining. Soon, less than 30% of major-crime cold cases will remain unsolved each year. Still, let a news announcer mention JonBenet Ramsey or Jimmy Hoffa and people rush to their TVs.
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