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Also on today's calendar: Wilkinson County at Georgia Military College and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Baldwin County commissioners approve new 13.26 millage rate despite public opposition (wgxa.tv) — Baldwin County commissioners meeting in Milledgeville have approved a new 13.26 millage rate, raising property taxes by 3.49 mills to address a multimillion‑dollar county debt. Residents voiced strong opposition and worries about affordability, while officials said the increase, service cuts, and possible asset sales are necessary to meet obligations and eventually stabilize finances and potentially lower taxes.
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2. UPDATE: Milledgeville shooting victim dies, suspect faces malice murder charge (41nbc.com) — A man shot at the CC Food Mart on North Jefferson Street in Milledgeville has died, and police have upgraded charges against the suspect to malice murder. Investigators say more arrests and charges are likely, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact Macon Regional Crimestoppers or Milledgeville police as they continue the active investigation.
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3. Atrium Health Navicent to host Mammo Marathon events throughout October (41nbc.com) — Milledgeville residents can get walk-in mammograms at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin on October 7 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with no appointment or doctor’s order needed. The hospital is part of a wider Mammo Marathon across Middle Georgia, aimed at making breast cancer screening easier and stressing that early detection greatly improves outcomes.
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4. This Central Georgia university was named best value public school in Georgia. Here's why (13wmaz.com) — Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville has been named U.S. News’ best value public state school in Georgia, highlighting relatively low tuition and strong academics. Students say Milledgeville’s housing costs compare favorably to larger college towns, and small class sizes and close faculty relationships add to the school’s overall value beyond just the price tag.
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5. SC has the best regional university in the South, US News & World Report says (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville earned a tie for fourth among the top public regional universities in the South, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest rankings. The list highlights strong academic outcomes and resources, placing Milledgeville’s hometown university alongside well-known institutions like The Citadel and Appalachian State.
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