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The chorus sings. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The chorus sings. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Hearts & Minds United

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Last Thursday night, the East Georgia Concert Chorale performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a free, one-hour program to benefit Our Father’s Kitchen at First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro. A standing-room-only crowd enjoyed a magical evening of stunning music and song.
Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl, Superintendent, Greene County School System. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl, Superintendent, Greene County School System. CONTRIBUTED

Family Connection hosts 2nd Annual Well-Being Summit

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Greene County Family Connections held its 2nd annual Greene County Well-Being Summit on May 20 at Lakeside Church. The summit highlighted resources, services, and programs available throughout the community that support and improve the lives of children and families in Greene County.
G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds. CONTRIBUTED

G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds. CONTRIBUTED

G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Employees from Georgia-Pacific’s Madison Plywood facility recently joined Greensboro-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors to make a local impact, building and delivering beds to children in need across Greene and Putnam counties.
Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blessings, business, and new beginning at Stop N Go

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
A new convenience store opened its doors in Eatonton on Memorial Day, but for owner Nilesh “Neil” Patel, the launch of Stop N Go represents more than just a business venture. It reflects blessings, tradition, and the effort to build something lasting in a community he calls home.
Skyla Morris/Staff

Skyla Morris/Staff

MCHS graduates take Senior Walk

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Morgan County’s Class of 2026 took a trip down memory lane and walked the halls of their former schools on May 20 before receiving their diplomas two days later.
The Memorial Day event was opened by the presentation of colors. Audience members placed hands over hearts during the presentation. T. Michael Stone/Staff

The Memorial Day event was opened by the presentation of colors. Audience members placed hands over hearts during the presentation. T. Michael Stone/Staff

Madison hosts annual Ride for Freedom

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The threat of rain thinned the herd of motorcycles making the trip from Loganville to Madison on Memorial Day. Still, it did not dampen the spirit of patriotism on display among those who chose to participate.
L-R: Janet Sadowsky, Mike Gravgaard, Yvette Richards, Betty Aubin (100+ Who Care DWLO), Michelee Dickens, Executive Director SANE, Norm Aubin, and Fran Gravgaard (100+ Who Care DWLO). CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Janet Sadowsky, Mike Gravgaard, Yvette Richards, Betty Aubin (100+ Who Care DWLO), Michelee Dickens, Executive Director SANE, Norm Aubin, and Fran Gravgaard (100+ Who Care DWLO). CONTRIBUTED

Del Webb donates to SANE

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Del Webb Lake Oconee 100+ Who Care members donated $7,057 to SANE, Inc. in the organization’s second quarter.SANE, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit agency that serves 10 counties in Georgia, including Greene County.
The Farm at Oconee eventually hosted a packed house filled with patriotic concert goers last Saturday for the annual Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Memorial Day Weekend Concert. CONTRIBUTED

The Farm at Oconee eventually hosted a packed house filled with patriotic concert goers last Saturday for the annual Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Memorial Day Weekend Concert. CONTRIBUTED

Patriotic performances highlight OPAS Memorial Day concert

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Memorial Day Weekend Concert brought the community together on May 23 for an evening of country favorites, patriotic selections, student recognition, and family fun under the stars.
Bagpipers and drummers play outside as attendees arrive to First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro for Scottish Heritage Day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Bagpipers and drummers play outside as attendees arrive to First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro for Scottish Heritage Day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

First Presbyterian hosts Scottish Heritage Day

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Scottish Heritage Day at Greensboro’s First Presbyterian Church (GFPC) was well attended on Sunday by parishioners and special guests, including Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.
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