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Dr. Victoria Gordon, Georgia College & State University’s Paul Coverdell Visiting Scholar, talks with Daniel McDonald about “Women in Politics: A Panel Discussion with Current and Former Elected Officials.” This panel features Mary Parham-Copelan, first woman mayor of Milledgeville; GCSU President and former Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox; and Skye Gess, Baldwin County Solicitor General. The “Women in Politics” panel will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Magnolia Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call Dr. Sabrina Hom at 478-445-2291.

In February, the National Park Service named Andalusia, the home of author Flannery O’Connor, a National Historic Landmark. This designation recognizes O’Connor as a significant contributor to the United States’ cultural heritage and Andalusia as a place worthy of preservation and interpretation. On Monday, July 25, National Park Service representatives will travel to Milledgeville to celebrate this designation with a plaque presentation. Georgia College Director of Historic Museums Matt Davis joined WRGC host Daniel McDonald to talk about the designation and what it means for visitors to the house museum dedicated to O’Connor, her writing and the Cline-O’Connor family history in Milledgeville. Davis also previews the opening of a new interpretive center at Andalusia. The public celebration of the National Historic Landmark designation takes place at 10 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2022 near the farmhouse at Andalusia. You can learn more about the celebration at gcsu.edu/Andalusia

Rick Williams is a middle Georgia native who grew up in Gordon and graduated from Baldwin High School. He is the co-owner, funeral director and certified Crematory Operator at Williams Funeral Home. Williams has represented the 145th Georgia House District since 2017. He is a candidate running in the May 24th General Primary Election for the Republican Nomination for the 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. You can learn more about Rick Williams and his campaign at www.rickwilliamsforgeorgia.com Advanced voting for the 2022 primary election began on Monday, May 3rd and continues through Friday, may 20th at the Baldwin County Government Building, located at 1601 North Columbia Street. For more information about advanced and election day voting, you can contact the Baldwin County Board of Registrars at 478.445.4526. You can go online to check your registration status and find your precinct at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Leland “Jake” Olinger is a candidate seeking the Republican nomination for 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. He is a retiree who lives in Locust Grove. He is a candidate running in the May 24th General Primary Election for the Republican Nomination for the 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. Advanced voting for the 2022 primary election began on Monday, May 3rd and continues through Friday, may 20th at the Baldwin County Government Building, located at 1601 North Columbia Street. For more information about advanced and election day voting, you can contact the Baldwin County Board of Registrars at 478.445.4526. You can go online to check your registration status and find your precinct at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Daniela Sullivan Marzahl is a chaplain and licensed professional counselor.    She lives in Locust Grove.  She is a candidate running in the May 24th General Primary Election for the Republican Nomination for the 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. Advanced voting for the 2022 primary election began on Monday, May 3rd and continues through Friday, may 20th at the Baldwin County Government Building, located at 1601 North Columbia Street. For more information about advanced and election day voting, you can contact the Baldwin County Board of Registrars at 478.445.4526. You can go online to check your registration status and find your precinct at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.

Rick Jeffares represented portions of Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties in the Georgia State Senate between 2011 and 2017. He is the owner of J and T Environmental Services and lives in Jackson. He is a candidate running in the May 24th General Primary Election for the Republican Nomination for the 25th District seat in the Georgia State Senate. You can learn more about Rick Jeffares and his campaign at www.jeffares4ga.com Advanced voting for the 2022 primary election began on Monday, May 3rd and continues through Friday, may 20th at the Baldwin County Government Building, located at 1601 North Columbia Street. For more information about advanced and election day voting, you can contact the Baldwin County Board of Registrars at 478.445.4526. You can go online to check your registration status and find your precinct at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov.