Rotary celebrates Peace Day 2005
    Milledgeville Rotarians and other community members gathered on February 23rd to celebrate the 100th year of Rotary International and 'World Understanding and Peace Day'.  Baldwin County became the first Rotary Peace Community in the United States on September 5, 1995.  The Peace Monument to symbolize this commitment was dedicated July 18, 1996.
    Music for the celebration was provided by Baldwin High School's Band, the Baldwin High Marching Pride, and the colors were presented by the Baldwin High School NJROTC. 
    Milledgeville Mayor Floyd Griffin, Jr. and Baldwin County Commissioner Collins P. Lee presented a joint proclamation making February 23, 2005 Rotary International Day in Milledgeville and Baldwin County.
    Rotarian Brad Oliver spoke on the history of World Understanding and Peace Day.
    Dr Jim Higgins, a pastor and military chaplain, spoke on the cost of freedom and the sacrifices made to attain peace.  "Peace is costly and freedom isn't free" was reiterated many times during his speech.
    Col. Fred Van Horn, president of the Rotary Club of Milledgeville gave the closing remarks.
    Milledgeville was named the United State's first Peace Community in 1995 and a Peace Monument was erected at the courthouse in 1996.