Community theater space to be the first in Shaw Building
“We feel lucky to be partnering with the City of Milledgeville on this project. It not only fills our need for a home, but gives us an opportunity to be a community player in the larger effort to bring the Shaw Building back to life,” said John Geist, vice president of the Milledgeville Players.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Downtown entrance improvements under development
The City of Milledgeville anxiously awaits the final gateway project recommendations after the 10-week pilot Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fellows program concludes.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Downtown pavilion awaits final go-ahead
A pavilion proposed by Milledgeville Main Street and the Downtown Development Authority to serve as the new home for the Milledgeville Marketplace Farmer’s Market and a space for community gatherings is less than a few weeks from start-up construction.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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BOOST launches website
The Milledgeville Downtown Development Authority announced a new small business grant program called BOOST. This week, the website is ready for viewing and will fully inform the community of the ins and outs of the program.
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Animal Control service a hot topic
Based on the current 10-year service delivery agreement, the City of Milledgeville funds the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Allied Arts in full, while Baldwin County handles animal control and emergency management services.
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Skate spot idea intrigues city
Milledgeville currently has no space for skaters to congregate, after the high-liability skating area next to the Golden Pantry off Hancock Street closed in 2005.
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UGA Downtown Renaissance Fellows begins Milledgeville project
A University of Georgia landscape architecture student selected for the Downtown Renaissance Fellows program launched a 10-week downtown improvement project this month with municipal officials in Milledgeville, led by Carlee Schulte, director of Milledgeville's Main Street Downtown Development Authority.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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BOOST initiative provides downtown grants
In celebration of Georgia’s Small Business week, the Downtown Development Authority announced a new downtown incentive program called BOOST. The Downtown Milledgeville Investment Group is designed to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs with funding needs.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Skate spot idea intrigues city
Milledgeville currently has no space for skaters to congregate, after the high-liability skating area next to the Golden Pantry off Hancock Street closed in 2005.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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City has balanced budget prepared
City manager Barry Jarrett presented Milledgeville City Council members with an unbalanced budget last week. Wednesday’s city work session ended with an agreeable balanced document totaling $12.5 million.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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City has balanced budget prepared
City manager Barry Jarrett presented Milledgeville City Council members with an unbalanced budget last week. Wednesday’s city work session ended with an agreeable balanced document totaling $12.5 million.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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City hears Shaw repurpose proposal
The Marietta City Council has OK’d $90,451 in land purchases for the development of a trail from Kennesaw Mountain to the Chattahoochee River.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Advocates seek city skate spot space
Since 2004, skateboarding reigns as the third most popular sport among teenagers. Milledgeville currently has no space for skaters to congregate, after the high-liability skating area next to the Golden Pantry off Hancock Street closed in 2005.
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Locals take part in Cities Week events
Milledgeville Mainstreet and the City of Milledgeville hosted several events and activities in honor of Georgia Cities Week, April 20 to 27.
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Unification charter complete
Georgia has eight city and county government mergers, with Macon-Bibb County the most recent. Former City Councilman Ken Vance heads up a diverse community group that recently completed Milledgeville and Baldwin County's own consolidation charter.
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Mayor presents State of the City
Milledgeville Mayor Richard Bentley described a city of opportunity in Wednesday’s “The State of the City” address as part of the Chamber’s Eggs & Issues series.
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State conference, tour bringing 450 visitors to town
Milledgeville will share its southern hospitality this weekend with 450 guests as the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation holds its Annual Meeting & Spring Ramble along with the Georgia Statewide Preservation Conference.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Downtown Renaissance Fellows Program selects Milledgeville
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), in partnership with the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) and the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government (UGA), has selected the cities of Gainesville, Milledgeville and Porterdale to participate as pilot cities for the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Fellows program.
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Mayor presenting at Eggs & Issues
This Wednesday, Mayor Richard Bentley will present “The State of the City” sharing the successes and challenges of city government.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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GED program coming for city and CSH workers
This week’s Central State Hospital Local Redevelopment Authority (CSHLRA) meeting opened with positive news for City of Milledgeville and Central State employees.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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New city retirement plan recommended
Though the policy likely won’t be adopted until early summer, the city of Milledgeville’s pension committee recommended sending a new retirement plan to City Council Wednesday.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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Milledgeville officials announce Georgia Cities Week events
Events throughout the week, including a cleanup day, a photo contest, and trivia fall under the theme “Where the Action is,” showcasing how cities, through the services they provide and the quality of life they create, transform lives and business.
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First city, county meeting successful
After the City of Milledgeville requested a joint gathering with the Baldwin County Commissioners, the parties came together at Allen’s Market Wednesday.
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Milledgeville shows off for tour guests
The City of Milledgeville's downtown district hosted a visiting group as the second stop on the 2013 Georgia Cities Heart and Soul Bus Tour.
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City ethics board setup as deterrent
The City of Milledgeville officially became a City of Ethics within the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) last June. City council adopted an ethics policy March 27, 2012 to assist with the application.
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State bus tour highlights community
Downtown Milledgeville is one of the stops on the 2013 Georgia Cities Heart and Soul Bus Tour. The tour will make its way to town from 1 until 2:20 p.m. Wednesday.
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City to request open meeting with county
An April joint meeting of city and county government officials is in the early proposal stages, city Manager Barry Jarrett said Tuesday.
Source: Americus Times-Recorder
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Rail line trail idea gets second wind
An effort to turn the former CSX rail line from Macon to Milledgeville into a multi-use trail is back on track after lying dormant for some time.
Source: Macon Telegraph
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Celebrate your roots with First Friday
The city of Milledgeville is rich in historical gold from its beautifully preserved buildings, such as the Old Governor's Mansion, to the immense history of its residents.
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Former Council member mourned
Dennette Odom Jackson, a trailblazer who served as the Milledgeville’s first African American city councilwoman, passed away Saturday.
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Mayor's Commission presents to City Council
Student representatives of the Mayor’s Commission on Youth Leadership presented City Council with updates to the program’s visionary project and its beneficial aspects.
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Lee attends Mayors’ Day Conference
Dr. Collinda J. Lee was among nearly 800 city officials to attend the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual Mayors’ Day Conference in Atlanta, Jan. 26-28.
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City working toward redistricting
Every 10 years federal law requires voting districts to be redrawn, reflecting updated population shifts. The City of Milledgeville started its process last Wednesday, opening a 30-day window to come up with sufficiently altered district blocks.
Source: Milledgeville Union Recorder
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