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Veteran stage actor Lou Benjamin (second from left) drives the action in Blithe Spirit, as he contends with two – or more – spirited women at once.

Veteran stage actor Lou Benjamin (second from left) drives the action in Blithe Spirit, as he contends with two – or more – spirited women at once.

Blithe Spirit a spirited take on marital mayhem

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The three-act play Blithe Spirit opened last week at The Plaza Arts Center theater and returns this weekend to deliver a lively mix of supernatural mischief, marital rivalry, and witty banter.
Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club results

Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club results

Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club results

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club (LODBC) reported yearto- date results through September showing over 69 different members earning a total of 894.76 masterpoints (MP).Having more than 90% of club members earning MPs is quite unusual and reflects the make-up of a club where any member has a...
Celebrated tenor Timothy Miller, known as the singing voice of the Atlanta Braves, performs during The Concert Truck’s stop at Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church.

Celebrated tenor Timothy Miller, known as the singing voice of the Atlanta Braves, performs during The Concert Truck’s stop at Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church.

OPAS brings week of live music to Lake Country

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
For one week in September, the concert hall had wheels.

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
GREENESATURDAY, OCT. 17What: Pets with Santa When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Stables at Harbor Club, 1050 Polo Cir., Greensboro More Info: Santa will have pictures taken with pets and hear their wishes. $20, all proceeds benefit Lake Oconee Humane Society.
Ribbons of Care tourney benefits cancer research

Ribbons of Care tourney benefits cancer research

Ribbons of Care tourney benefits cancer research

Story And Photo By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The 16th edition of the Ribbons of Care Golf Tournament took place Oct. 8 at Harbor Club, where raffle tickets were also sold in the lower level of the club house.Registration began at 8 a.m. and at 9 a.m. everyone gathered in front of the flagpole for announcements and pictures before a shotgun...
Georgia-Pacific donates water tank to Shady Dale

Georgia-Pacific donates water tank to Shady Dale

Georgia-Pacific donates water tank to Shady Dale

News Staff
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Georgia-Pacific has donated a new 50,000-gallon water tank from a GP former operating facility to the town of Shady Dale, helping address a longstanding need for additional municipal water storage.For decades, Shady Dale has relied on a single 63,000-gallon tank with no backup storage.
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Laughter, mystery, and a little supernatural mischief are coming to The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton this week as the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presents Noël Coward’s beloved comedy Blithe Spirit, opening Thursday night.Described as “a hilarious haunting you won’t forget,”...
Rotarian and Rotary Area Governor Jennifer Pennington was joined by Rotary GRSP student Camilo Pareja of Columbia in presenting to Rotary Raffle Week 39 winner Kim Logan, who was not available for the photo, a pair of Apple AirPods and a fourpack of Apple AirTags valued at $350 total and sponsored by Advanced Audiology. CONTRIBUTED

Rotarian and Rotary Area Governor Jennifer Pennington was joined by Rotary GRSP student Camilo Pareja of Columbia in presenting to Rotary Raffle Week 39 winner Kim Logan, who was not available for the photo, a pair of Apple AirPods and a fourpack of Apple AirTags valued at $350 total and sponsored by Advanced Audiology. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Raffle Week 39

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
Rotary Raffle Week 38 winner Rich Johns accepted from Rotarian Micki Tanner his prize of a $300 Home Depot gift card, sponsored by ProSouth Electric. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Raffle Week 38 winner Rich Johns accepted from Rotarian Micki Tanner his prize of a $300 Home Depot gift card, sponsored by ProSouth Electric. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Raffle Week 38

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Thursday, October 8, 2026
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