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Exchange Bank contributes $10,000 to GCPSF

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Greene County Public Safety Foundation (GCPSF) announced today that Exchange Bank has contributed $10,000 to support local law enforcement and first responder programs through the Georgia LESS Crime Act.
Vocal Director Cat Williamson (far right) speaks to the packed audience Thursday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Vocal Director Cat Williamson (far right) speaks to the packed audience Thursday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Lake Country Chorus at Greensboro’s First Methodist Church presented last Thursday, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” a program of music and dance that delighted and thrilled the packed venue.The Arts Barn Kids, Jordan Loh, Annie Manning, Alice Manning, and Ellie Swymer performed “‘Twas the Night...
The East Georgia Concert Chorale performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The East Georgia Concert Chorale performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

EGCC entertains at Lake Oconee Youth Alliance fundraiser

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 4, 2025
In front of a large crowd last Tuesday evening, the East Georgia Concert Chorale (EGCC) performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church.The program was a celebration of American choral music and...
The good-natured Bob Crachit spars with Ebenezer Scrooge. CONTRIBUTED

The good-natured Bob Crachit spars with Ebenezer Scrooge. CONTRIBUTED

What happened to that old curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge?

Wm Spencer Hinds
Thursday, December 4, 2025
To answer why “Bah Humbug!” will no longer be bellowed loudly throughout the streets of London town, you’ll just have to join us at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 5:30 p.m. to find out.
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GCSS, LOA celebrate collaboration and shared student opportunities

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Greene County School System and Lake Oconee Academy are proud to celebrate their growing partnership, which continues to create new opportunities for students to learn together, build connections, and explore future career and academic pathways.Through this unique collaboration, students from...
Members of three local families joined Greene County Habitat for Humanity representatives in a recent groundbreaking ceremony for their new homes to bes funded through last month’s Lake Oconee Showcase of Homes. CONTRIBUTED

Members of three local families joined Greene County Habitat for Humanity representatives in a recent groundbreaking ceremony for their new homes to bes funded through last month’s Lake Oconee Showcase of Homes. CONTRIBUTED

LO Showcase of Homes benefits Greene Habitat

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The 2025 Lake Oconee Showcase of Homes, held Oct. 25 to benefit Greene County Habitat for Humanity (GCHFH), delivered its most successful outcome yet, raising enough funding to build four-and-a-half homes for local families.Under crisp, sunny, autumn skies and with an impressive selection of...
Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Sharing Thanksgiving

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
At first blush, this might seem like a Christmas tale, but soon, you will see the joy of Thanksgiving in it.When I left home to work in a land far away, Mama said, “I’ll give you the same advice my Daddy gave me when I left the mountains: Forget not to assemble thyself in the house of the...
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GC Outreach thanks community

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Greene County Christian Outreach board and staff have expressed their gratitude for the people of our community who make its mission possible.
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Festival Hall features new artwork

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On your next visit to Greensboro’s Festival Hall, you will find some new artwork on the walls by local Georgia artists, including works of collage, oil on canvas and board, acrylics, transparent watercolor, photography, and patterned rag rugs.
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