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Kel-Mac Saddle Club members (l-r) Lori Williams, Jeanne Barsanti, Dayle Faulkner, and Susan McCullar briefly pose for a photo during a ride together. CONTRIBUTED

Kel-Mac Saddle Club members (l-r) Lori Williams, Jeanne Barsanti, Dayle Faulkner, and Susan McCullar briefly pose for a photo during a ride together. CONTRIBUTED

Kel-Mac Saddle Club celebrates 50th anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The 50th anniversary celebration for Kel-Mac Saddle Club, honoring all current and former members, is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at the Farmington Community Center (2851 Old Farmington Rd., Watkinsville).All current and past members are encouraged to attend and share memories while...
The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

One family, two dreams: Jenkins twins excel for Morgan County

Lance McCurley and Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
For Brody and Caroline Jenkins, the past few months have marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another — one that will send Morgan County’s twin standouts on separate paths to the highest level of collegiate athletics.Brody, a senior long snapper and linebacker for the Morgan County...
The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

MAG features Land and Sea Georgia

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Madison Artists Guild (MAG) held an opening reception on Jan. 30 for Barbara Mann’s “Land and Sea Georgia, an exhibition scheduled to remain on display through March 7, providing a visual exploration of the state’s extensive ecological diversity.
The exhibit in MMCC’s Gallery 3, “Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue,” will feature several large color works by artist Gary Hudson. CONTRIBUTED

The exhibit in MMCC’s Gallery 3, “Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue,” will feature several large color works by artist Gary Hudson. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC presents ‘Hudson in Full Hue’

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) will present a companion exhibit to its highly successful “Emergence – In Black and White” with an opening-night reception from 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at the MMCC.The exhibit in MMCC’s Gallery 3, “Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue,” will feature several...
“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff

“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Powerful message from ‘Hairspray’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Bright colors, infectious rhythms, and joyful choreography filled The Plaza Arts Center last weekend as “Hairspray, The Musical” entertained and enthralled near-sold-out crowds.
VFW Post 2557 members Neal Fitzgerald, Cam Cunningham, Vince Skidmore, York Griscom, and Jr. Tom Johnson receive awards for outstanding service. CONTRIBUTED

VFW Post 2557 members Neal Fitzgerald, Cam Cunningham, Vince Skidmore, York Griscom, and Jr. Tom Johnson receive awards for outstanding service. CONTRIBUTED

VFW recognizes outstanding service

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Madison’s VFW Post 2557 recently held its annual Christmas dinner to reflect on its accomplishments and to foster fellowship among members and their families.In 2026, Post 2557 earned All-American and All-State awards and is among the top posts in District 4 thanks to a dedicated group of...
Alejandra Ruiz as Viola (left) has a discussion with Olivia, played by Anna Holland, in the Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s production of “Twelfth Night.” CONTRIBUTED

Alejandra Ruiz as Viola (left) has a discussion with Olivia, played by Anna Holland, in the Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s production of “Twelfth Night.” CONTRIBUTED

MMCC presents Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) will present “Twelfth Night” on Jan. 30, featuring actors from the Atlanta Shakespeare Company.“Twelfth Night” is an endearing Shakespeare comedy that follows the adventures of twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated after a shipwreck that leaves both...
The Ritz-Carlton Sunday morning. Submitted by Visit Lake Oconee

The Ritz-Carlton Sunday morning. Submitted by Visit Lake Oconee

Photos: Winter Wonderland comes to Lake Country - Part 2

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Last week, snow covered Putnam, Morgan, and Greene counties. Here are some photos submitted by readers of The Eatonton Messenger and the Lake Oconee News showing the winter wonderland.
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