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Grace Caricofe, owner of Gracefully Baked Co., is in her second year selling sourdough products as a Lake Oconee Farmer’s Market vendor. She credits the market for helping her business’s rapid success. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Grace Caricofe, owner of Gracefully Baked Co., is in her second year selling sourdough products as a Lake Oconee Farmer’s Market vendor. She credits the market for helping her business’s rapid success. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Farmer’s Market returns to Harmony Crossing

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Since 2007, the Lake Oconee Farmer’s Market at Harmony Crossing has been an important part of Eatonton’s summer and fall seasons. It currently boasts more than 40 vendors who participate each week from May to December.During the summer, from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday until Sept.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: The return

Ronda Rich
Thursday, June 26, 2025
It happened the other night. He returned for the first time in 30 years. His eyes were still dark brown, his hands were short but wide, and his teeth were still pearly white but rarely seen because, for him, life was a serious business.
L-R: Art show chairperson Michele Hartung and co-chair Cathy McIntire congratulate The Artisans Village communications specialist Melanie Schneider after she won a Merit Award for “Golden Spiral,” a necklace she designed and created. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Art show chairperson Michele Hartung and co-chair Cathy McIntire congratulate The Artisans Village communications specialist Melanie Schneider after she won a Merit Award for “Golden Spiral,” a necklace she designed and created. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Local artists celebrated at juried art show

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Artisans Village Guild held a reception for its 9th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show on June 19 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. Several awards were presented to artists that night, including the prestigious People’s Choice award, which went to Dr. Edward Hubach for “Fury,” depicting a black horse.
Chief Rodney Wiggins of Greene County Fire and Rescue sends a big thank you to Donna and Paul Hyland and the Boys and Girls Club of Green County as he accepts the raffle prize from this past weekend‘s BBQ Fest held at the Farm at Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Chief Rodney Wiggins of Greene County Fire and Rescue sends a big thank you to Donna and Paul Hyland and the Boys and Girls Club of Green County as he accepts the raffle prize from this past weekend‘s BBQ Fest held at the Farm at Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

BBQ & Music Fest a summer success

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The third annual Lake Oconee BBQ & Music Fest was held at the Pecan Grove at the Farm on Oconee. With clear skies and perfect conditions, more than 1,500 people enjoyed great food and heard some of the best music from Tim Cardiere and Tailgate, as well as Scott Deering and Fiddle in the Band.
The Massey family and their friends celebrate winning the prize for the most decorated boat at last year’s boat parade. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

The Massey family and their friends celebrate winning the prize for the most decorated boat at last year’s boat parade. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

4th of July boat parade to celebrate 6th anniversary

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 26, 2025
The Lake Oconee Independence Day boat parade has been a staple in Morgan County for more than a decade.The boat parade was an idea conceived by resident Joe Williamson six years ago, and it has since grown into an annual event on the northeastern side of the lake.
Imagine That celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6 alongside the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. The business’ grand opening was held the following afternoon. LEANNE HOWELL/Contributed

Imagine That celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6 alongside the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. The business’ grand opening was held the following afternoon. LEANNE HOWELL/Contributed

Indoor play village opens in Madison

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Imagine That recently opened its doors to the Madison community with its June 6 ribbon-cutting ceremony held by the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. The business held its grand opening the following afternoon with several activities for parents and children.
L-R: Chelsea Hayes, Dr. Virgil Cole, and Dr. Dennis Fordham received service coins during Morgan County Charter School’s End-of-Year Celebration for their contributions to the school system. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Chelsea Hayes, Dr. Virgil Cole, and Dr. Dennis Fordham received service coins during Morgan County Charter School’s End-of-Year Celebration for their contributions to the school system. CONTRIBUTED

MCCS recognizes teachers, staff at celebration

Staff Report
Thursday, June 19, 2025
During its End-of-Year Celebration on May 28, Morgan County Charter Schools (MCCS) awarded the “Going Beyond” service coin to Chelsea Hayes, Dr. Dennis Fordham, and Dr. Virgil Cole, whose leadership, courage, and compassion have made a lasting impact on the district.
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