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The North Georgia Pipes and Drums play for the Scottish Heritage Sunday. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The North Georgia Pipes and Drums play for the Scottish Heritage Sunday. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Scottish Heritage Sunday celebrated

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Greensboro’s First Presbyterian Church held Scottish Heritage Sunday on May 18, during which the church explored its Scottish roots.Following the ringing of the bell, the Athens Piper Band began the processional with the Highland Cathedral, accompanied by Moona Yu on piano.Pastor Rev.
Is that a screwball that youngster just threw? We’ll have to ask Joe Cardwell, a former college pitcher at the University of South Carolina, who was on hand to help coach young ballplayers at Fisch Camp. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Is that a screwball that youngster just threw? We’ll have to ask Joe Cardwell, a former college pitcher at the University of South Carolina, who was on hand to help coach young ballplayers at Fisch Camp. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Play Ball!

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greene County resident and former Major League Baseball player Mike Fischlin partnered with Greene County Recreation to host the second annual “Fisch Camp,” a one-day junior baseball clinic held at the Recreation Complex on May 17.
Lake Oconee Academy student Shelby Marulo.

Lake Oconee Academy student Shelby Marulo.

LOA’s Marulo named GHP finalist in mathematics

Shelby Marulo
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy sophomore Shelby Marulo is the first student in Greene County to be nominated for the Governor’s Honors Program in mathematics. GHP is a residential summer program for talented, knowledgeable, and skilled high school sophomores and juniors.
The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Jazz Legacy Project presents music of Miles Davis

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Last week, the Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) musicians brought to life the music and times of legendary jazz performer Miles Davis at Festival Hall.
Greene County 4-H’ers attended 4-H Day at the Capitol on Feb. 25. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H’ers attended 4-H Day at the Capitol on Feb. 25. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H’ers attend 4-H Day at the Capitol

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Leadership came to life for the largest-ever Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol delegation Feb. 25 in Atlanta as 4-H’ers engaged with the civic process. Elected officials joined nearly 800 youth, staff, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the impact of 4-H in Georgia.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: The frying pan

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 15, 2025
When brides stopped registering for china and crystal, making it less fun to shop for wedding gifts as well as much harder, I just started looking around my kitchen at what items I use the most.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: The mother who was but wasn’t

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 8, 2025
She loved me so much.Often, she’d tell stories of my childhood and always begin with, “You were the cutest little thing I've ever seen.”Her favorite story to tell happened when I was three. “Your Mama always dressed you like a little doll. I ain’t never saw nothin’ like it.
Greene County Special Olympians participate in the softball throw. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Greene County Special Olympians participate in the softball throw. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Students celebrated at Special Olympics

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 1, 2025
On April 17, 86 students from Morgan and Greene counties participated in the Morgan County Special Olympics held at Bill Corry Stadium.The annual event kicked off with Covenant Park Church Pastor Danny Harrell leading the opening ceremony.
Pictured (l-r) at the BankSouth table are Robin Elm, Kristina Johns, Kelli Fowler, and Jerry Fowler. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured (l-r) at the BankSouth table are Robin Elm, Kristina Johns, Kelli Fowler, and Jerry Fowler. CONTRIBUTED

Make-A-Wish surpasses goal at Lake Oconee Wish Night

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Make-A-Wish Georgia recently hosted its second annual Wish Night event at the Sandy Creek Barn at Reynolds Lake Oconee. This year’s event exceeded its fundraising goal, raising an impressive $250,000, which will support granting life-changing wishes for critically ill children in Georgia.
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