Middle Georgia State buries time capsules to celebrate 10th anniversary

WARNER ROBINS —  Middle Georgia State University is reaching its 10-year anniversary. The university celebrated Friday by burying time capsules on each of their five campuses.

Ashley Bennett, MGA’s archivist, came up with the time capsule idea. 

“It’s very exciting, and I hope to still be here and be able to see what’s in it,” she said. 

Bennett said the college wanted to celebrate its tenth anniversary in June. 

“We can do something for us in the present and [show] that we remember what’s important,” she said. 

The items are MGA and campus specific, chosen for longevity. For Warner Robins, Bennett predicted information about Thomas Hall, pictures of faculty and staff, and specific things students contributed, including short stories or drawings. 

MGA will dig up the capsule 40 years later, celebrating 50 years as a university.

Bennett said while the future is uncertain, her vision for the college involves steady growth, especially in Warner Robins. Her goal is on par to Kennesaw State.

“Warner Robins has such a potential to grow. I can see more buildings, students and more opportunities,” she said. 

The college hosted events in Warner Robins, Macon, Cochran, Eastman and Dublin. Bennett said they have been the most exciting thing that she has experienced this year. 

To learn more about Middle Georgia State University, go to www.mga.edu/