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Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward (middle) is preparing to take a trip to Columbus to record his new documentary. His football teammates Harrison Mitchell (left) and Carter Mitchell (right), are tagging along to help him conduct interviews. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward (middle) is preparing to take a trip to Columbus to record his new documentary. His football teammates Harrison Mitchell (left) and Carter Mitchell (right), are tagging along to help him conduct interviews. CONTRIBUTED

Local teen to produce documentary for food pantry

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Madison resident Jatavious Ward has spent the past two years running his photography and videography business, “JIT Productions,” covering various areas, including athletic events and weddings.
Elks Kevin Baker, Beth Colie & Bob Colie presented a $2,000 check to the Greene County Food Pantry’s Nancy DiSpirito, Steve Ruzika and Becky Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Elks Kevin Baker, Beth Colie & Bob Colie presented a $2,000 check to the Greene County Food Pantry’s Nancy DiSpirito, Steve Ruzika and Becky Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks support local food banks at Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
During November and December, members of the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge donated $2,000 each to the Greene County Food Pantry, the Helping Hands Food Bank in Hancock County, and the Madison-Morgan County Food Pantry.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Santa Claus returns for breakfast at Harbor Club

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Santa once again came for breakfast at Harbor Club, and every child was given a selection of books to choose from that Santa could sign.Families and children enjoyed a buffet breakfast and, along with a book signed by Santa, also had their photos taken.
Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden lights up Festival Hall stage

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Joe Gransden and his band bring to life the music of the big bands, featuring songs from old and new. With a singing voice compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, Gransden has performed around the world and released 19 albums/CDs.
Londoners Verley Dotson, Joan Stevens, and Gail Kavanaugh perform in “Christmas, Bah Humbug No More!” last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Londoners Verley Dotson, Joan Stevens, and Gail Kavanaugh perform in “Christmas, Bah Humbug No More!” last Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

FPC presents ‘Bah, Humbug No More’

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The First Presbyterian Church on South Main Street in Greensboro presented its 3rd annual production of “Christmas, Bah Humbug No More!” Dec. 14, to an appreciative congregation.
LOA high school students and their weight training teacher Tom Imhoff (far right) collaborated to help load the trucks with several boxes of food for the local pantry. CONTRIBUTED

LOA high school students and their weight training teacher Tom Imhoff (far right) collaborated to help load the trucks with several boxes of food for the local pantry. CONTRIBUTED

LOA donates 4,000 pounds of goods to local food pantry

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy held its annual canned food drive throughout November, collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for Second Harvest to donate to the Greene County Food Pantry.
Managing Attorney Christine Stadler (second from left) with her staff at Stadler Law Group, a new Encore sponsor for the 2026 OPAS Winter Ball. CONTRIBUTED

Managing Attorney Christine Stadler (second from left) with her staff at Stadler Law Group, a new Encore sponsor for the 2026 OPAS Winter Ball. CONTRIBUTED

Stadler Law sponsors OPAS Winter Ball

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Last week, the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) announced Stadler Law Group as an Encore sponsor of its 2026 OPAS Winter Ball, an event dedicated to expanding cultural access for students across Georgia’s Lake Country.
Well-wishers cheer as the ribbon falls to officially open Second Chance Boutique at 939 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton. Proceeds from the upscale thrift store will benefit Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Well-wishers cheer as the ribbon falls to officially open Second Chance Boutique at 939 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton. Proceeds from the upscale thrift store will benefit Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Second Chance Boutique supports COL mission

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County, has opened Second Chance Boutique, an upscale thrift store that COL Executive Director Kimberly Bennett called both “a sustainability project” and a "long-needed way to better connect with the community we serve.
The five newest REACH scholars included (seated, from left): Sa’Riyah Griggs, Alexa Lawrence, Rosselin Nava, Olivia Walker and Jane Perez. CONTRIBUTED

The five newest REACH scholars included (seated, from left): Sa’Riyah Griggs, Alexa Lawrence, Rosselin Nava, Olivia Walker and Jane Perez. CONTRIBUTED

GCSS names five students to 2025 REACH Georgia Scholarship cohort

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Greene County School System (GCSS) has named five 8th-grade students to this year’s class of REACH Georgia Scholarship recipients.
L-R: Becky Smith, Nancy DiSpirito, Dasiania Bell, and Tonya McWhorter of the Greene County Food Pantry; Connie Karpinsky, Event Founder; Beth Eldridge, and Margaret Pedersen of Bread of Life. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Becky Smith, Nancy DiSpirito, Dasiania Bell, and Tonya McWhorter of the Greene County Food Pantry; Connie Karpinsky, Event Founder; Beth Eldridge, and Margaret Pedersen of Bread of Life. CONTRIBUTED

Upscale Resale Raises a Record $35,400

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
This year’s Upscale Resale raised an extraordinary $35,400, the highest total in the event’s history. Hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and led by event founder Connie Karpinsky, Upscale Resale remains a joyful tradition rooted in community generosity and support.
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