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Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Justice Robert Benham (right) was on hand April 15 in Atlanta when GCSU President Cathy Cox (with trophy) received a lifetime achievement award during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service. CONTRIBUTED

Cox receives lifetime achievement award

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) President Cathy Cox received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Supreme Court of Georgia on April 15 during the 25th annual Justice Robert Benham Awards for Community Service.

JMA baseball scores two wins at home

The John Milledge Academy (JMA) varsity baseball team scored a 5-4 victory over Tatnall Square Academy (TSA) in Milledgeville on April 17, then beat Vidalia Heritage Academy 7-2 on Monday as it nears the end of its 2025 regular season.The wins brought the Trojans to a 16-6 overall record and ranked...
A student presents her research titled the “Impact of Urbanization and Land Connectivity on Scavenger B ehavior.” COURTESY OF GCSU

A student presents her research titled the “Impact of Urbanization and Land Connectivity on Scavenger B ehavior.” COURTESY OF GCSU

GCSU Research Day grows to largest ever

An annual celebration of all the mentored research taking place across the university, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) Research Day was significantly larger in 2025 than ever before.More than 250 projects were showcased, an increase of 32% over last year’s event, including 38 graduate...

ARREST REPORTS

May 17Jimmy Lee Jr. Brooks, 52, of Milledgeville probation violationJavorria Devoyceay Culver, 35, of Milledgeville - driving without a valid license (misdemeanor)Ricari Toni Reid, 21, of McDonough - theft by shoplifting (misdemeanor)Gene Harrison Renfroe, 34, of Milledgeville - driving while...

CRIME WATCH

Man caught with methamphetamineWhile observing traffic on Vinson Highway April 18, an officer noticed a white SUV being driven by a male who was not wearing his seatbelt.
Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick

Maj. Gen. Terrence McKenrick

GMC announces pick for 22nd president

The Georgia Military College (GMC) Board of Trustees announced that Maj. Gen.Terrence “Terry” McKenrick, U.S. Army (Ret.), will become the institution’s 22nd president.
On the left is an older man bent over as he fishes. On the right a young student leans against his backpack while reading a book. The photos show overlap in how individuals use space at the Oconee River Greenway, with both individuals finding a private moment at the same spot, 15 minutes apart. ELLA CLAIRE BEASON/CONTRIBUTED

On the left is an older man bent over as he fishes. On the right a young student leans against his backpack while reading a book. The photos show overlap in how individuals use space at the Oconee River Greenway, with both individuals finding a private moment at the same spot, 15 minutes apart. ELLA CLAIRE BEASON/CONTRIBUTED

Students to present research on building community

Georgia College professor Amy Johnson is partnering with Allied Arts to host the “Public Life, Public Space” exhibit April 30, which will feature four research presentations by student teams in her Ethnographic Methods class.“Ethnography is a method that anthropologists use to study how people’s...
Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Know your Neighbor

Coy Hollinshead has been a resident of Baldwin County for 42 years. He is a proud father to his three kids and will be celebrating his 17th wedding anniversary with his wife, Danielle Hollinshead, this July.

USG not increasing tuition for in-state students

For the seventh time in the last 10 years, the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents voted Tuesday to hold the line on tuition for in-state students.Since 2016, tuition at the state’s 26 public colleges and universities has increased by less than 1% per year, Tracey Cook, the system’s...