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In today's newsletter:
- How Milledgeville shaped Pap Chanel’s bold new musical era
- How a Yale initiative is quietly reaching Milledgeville, Georgia
Also on today's calendar: Young Artist Exhibit — Lake Sinclair Life.
Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
- Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pap Chanel opens up about her new era and past fumbles (rollingout.com) — Milledgeville-born rapper Pap Chanel is leaning into her small-town roots as she launches a new musical era, saying growing up in Milledgeville made her a go‑getter. In a candid interview, she talks about her upcoming project, creative process, adventurous streak, and how past relationships and “fumbles” are fueling her determination to reclaim herself and deliver more to fans.

• Charting Yale's impact on American life, one state at a time (yale.edu) — Milledgeville is highlighted alongside towns in Montana and Texas as one of the places where Yale-linked projects are taking root beyond New Haven. The piece describes how Yale alumni and partners are affecting everyday life nationwide, from STEM bootcamps to medication delivery startups, illustrating how those efforts extend into communities like Milledgeville.

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Friday May 22
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April Allen at Bruzze Brewing — Lake Oconee Life →
Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd, Eatonton
7:00 pm
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GRADUATION Class of 2026
Putnam County
Eatonton, GA 31024
8:00 pm
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Karaoke at Pals Watering Hole — Lake Oconee Life →
Pals Watering Hole, 903 Harmony Rd, Eatonton
9:00 pm
Sunday May 24
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Dubshak Reggae Band at Bruzze Brewing — Lake Oconee Life →
Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd, Eatonton
4:00 pm
Monday May 25
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Towards Unity: Yoga for Stability →
Allen's Market, 101 Floyd L Griffin Jr St, Milledgeville
5:15 pm
Tuesday May 26
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Jones County Suicide Prevention Coalition →
Jones County High School, Gray, Gray
10:00 am
Saturday May 30
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Full Moon Float - Blue Moon — Lake Sinclair Life →
Central State Boat Ramp, Boat Landing Rd, Milledgeville
7:30 pm
Tuesday June 2
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Camp Discovery Acorn at Lockerly Arboretum — Lake Sinclair Life →
Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd, Milledgeville
9:30 am
Monday June 8
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Summer Art Camp →
Allen's Market, 101 Floyd L Griffin Jr St, Milledgeville
9:00 am
Tuesday June 9
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Meet Lynn — Lake Sinclair Life →
Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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- Baldwin County School District Last Day of School!
Thank you Parents and Guardians for a wonderful School year! (Nextdoor Carrington Woods)
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Georgia College & State University posted a job opening for Casual Labor - Group Leader-High Achievers Program in Milledgeville. Apply here.
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Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Milledgeville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milledgeville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gray
- J-Day Scrimmage gives glimpse into 2026 campaign (jcnews.com)
- How to preserve dignity and respect when helping aging loved ones (walb.com)
- Understanding dizziness: Why it matters and how to stay safe (walb.com)
Eatonton
- GBI arrests three Eatonton men following a search warrant and drug seizure of marijuana, Xanax, and firearms (msgrnews.com)
- Upcoming events explore genealogy and democracy (unionrecorder.com)
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