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Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC is pleased to announce Scott Hoersten as Salesperson of the Month for April 2020 with transactions totaling over $1 million.
Read moreAfter an unexpected postponed opening day due to COVID-19, the Harmony Park Farmer’s Market will kick off the summer season from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 23.
Read moreLake Oconee Dentistry recently celebrated 22 years of service to lake area residents. Owned and operated by Drs. David and Patti Bradley, the practice provides standard preventive maintenance exams and cleanings, as well as a variety of cosmetic and restorative dental enhancements. The Bradleys saw their first patient in Greensboro on May 11, 1998. Recently out of dental school, with only a few years work experience under their belts, they decided to take a chance building a practice in an area only just beginning to show glimmers of growth.
Read moreAlan Horton, CEO of Putnam General Hospital, receives an envelope of vouchers for gasoline from Cooper Rainey of Rossee Oil. “You can’t imagine how touched the PGH staff is during this pandemic,” said Marsha Grimes, PGH Foundation director. “We are so appreciative of all the meals, snacks and prayers from this community.” Last week was National Hospital Week but COVID-19 put a halt to the usual celebrations. Because it is deemed unsafe to gather in large groups, PGH and other hospitals weren’t able to conduct the contests, picnics and other activities normally commemorating the event. Moved by the efforts of local hospital staff during the pandemic, Rossee Oil representatives said they wanted to “do something for them.” Showing its appreciation, the company gave each of the 141 PGH employees a gas voucher to fill up their personal vehicle. “Thank you again Rossee Oil for the vouchers and for your support of Putnam General Hospital,” Grimes said. CONTRIBUTED
Read moreMorgan County teachers felt the love as they drove through the car rider lines of their respective schools last week to pick up gifts in appreciation for their dedication to their students during this difficult time.
Read moreDespite the ongoing global pandemic, celebrations aren’t canceled. For weeks, schools across Georgia’s Lake Country have been coming up with creative ways to celebrate the Class of 2020. One way many area schools have done this is by purchasing or creating yard signs for each senior student. This past week, students in Putnam County were the latest to receive their signs just days before unconventional graduation ceremonies were set to take place. Graphic designs teacher Mrs. Susan Arrington designed and produced the signs in honor of PCHS students. Parents and their students shared photos with The Eatonton Messenger/Lake Oconee News to commemorate the unique social distance celebration. Some took to social media to show off pictures with their signs.
Read moreAnglers competing in the Berry’s tournament at Lake Oconee on May 2 were competing two weeks in a row there due to rescheduling caused by COVID-19. Some anglers learned from the April 25 tournament and used the same tactics at Lake Oconee on May 2. Spinnerbaits and jigs ruled the day and were responsible for the top two finishers.
Read moreThe 100 Who Care Del Webb Lake Oconee wanted to address the urgent need to those affected by the arrival of COVID-19 here in our county. There was an increase in the number of people and families reaching out to the Greene County Food Pantry for assistance. The pantry went from providing food to 400-plus families one month to 600 the next, and the need continues.
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