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OPAS will continue its Unplugged series this year on May 1, when it welcomes the Augusta Symphony to the First Methodist Church in Greensboro for “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound.” PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

OPAS will continue its Unplugged series this year on May 1, when it welcomes the Augusta Symphony to the First Methodist Church in Greensboro for “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound.” PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

OPAS: UNPLUGGED

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
OPAS delivers afternoon of chamber music, arts educationThis past Sunday at 3 p.m., the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) presented a captivating installment of its OPAS Unplugged series, offering audiences an intimate and artistically rich chamber music experience.Traveling from Berlin,...
Seven MCHS Chorus students took home the 2026 GHSA AA Literary state championship title for the Men’s Quartet and Women’s Trio Categories. Both groups performed their musical pieces for the board.

Seven MCHS Chorus students took home the 2026 GHSA AA Literary state championship title for the Men’s Quartet and Women’s Trio Categories. Both groups performed their musical pieces for the board.

MCHS students recognized in various categories at March BOE meeting

Story And Photos By Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Morgan County’s Board of Education recognized several high school students during the Apr. 13 meeting for athletic and academic achievements.To begin the meeting, MCHS Theater and Chorus director Lenae Rose recognized seven of her students who competed in the 2026 GHSA Literary State Championship...
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‘Plein air’ paint out Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Artisans Village Guild (AVG) will host its 10th annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out on April 18, throughout downtown Eatonton.After two award-winning plein air (“open air”) artists, Allison Doke and Ginny Fergus, present two workshops in the morning, attending painters will compete in the AVG One...
Thillen Education Foundation featured on national podcast

Thillen Education Foundation featured on national podcast

Thillen Education Foundation featured on national podcast

From Poverty To Purpose
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Dave Thillen, founder of the Thillen Education Foundation, was recently interviewed by Jim Masters, host of the “Close Up Radio” podcast, highlighting a program that is reshaping outcomes for high school students in Greene County.Masters invited Thillen after learning about the foundation’s...
When children outgrow you

When children outgrow you

When children outgrow you

Ronda Rich
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Through the years, I’ve watched as friends stepped back and allowed their children to grow into adults.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Egg-citing day in Harbor Club

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The annual Harbor Club Easter Egg Hunt returned in full force last Saturday, with hundreds of children, their families, and friends participating in the fun.Sponsored by Harbor Club Master Property Owners Association, the residents look forward to the event each year, and many of them volunteer to...
MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Art in Action

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Greensboro successfully launched its "Art in Action" event last Friday at Festival Hall, with a second-day event downtown last Saturday. More than 10 artists were stationed throughout downtown, showcasing and demonstrating their work.
Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lake Country gets new Ansley-Christie’s business center

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Adriana Velez is fostering a growing luxury real estate presence in Lake Country by establishing a local business center under the Ansley Real Estate - Christie’s International banners, signaling both personal momentum and broader market demand.Velez, who launched her realty career just three years...
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