Community

Incoming Oconee Performing Arts Society Board Chair Barry Selvidge shares a piano bench with outgoing chair Margie Eddy-Forbes. CONTRIBUTED

Incoming Oconee Performing Arts Society Board Chair Barry Selvidge shares a piano bench with outgoing chair Margie Eddy-Forbes. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS welcomes Selvidge as new board chair

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
After four years of dedicated leadership, Margie Eddy-Forbes has completed two full terms as board chair of the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS), passing the torch to Barry Selvidge.
CONTRIBUTED

CONTRIBUTED

Wheelchairs 4 Kids receives $20K grant for Wheely Fun Camp

News Staff
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Wheelchairs 4 Kids was recently awarded $20,000 from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center as part of the 2024 Direct Effect 2nd Cycle Quality of Life Grant Program.Fifty-three grants totaling $1,056,391 were awarded.
Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Union Point shines with Firefly Fest, Ticket to Ride

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride got underway in Union Point Saturday, March 22, with cyclists from across Georgia taking in the scenic sights along the trail. This event was hosted by the Union Point Downtown Development Authority and Firefly Trail Inc.
The clinic is conveniently located at 1041 Parkside Commons, Ste. 101, Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The clinic is conveniently located at 1041 Parkside Commons, Ste. 101, Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Chamber of Commerce welcomes Underground Strength & Wellness

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Underground Strength & Wellness Clinic’s newest location in Lake Country. The clinic is conveniently located at 1041 Parkside Commons, Ste.
Cool Carts is located just south of Madison off Highway 441, close to Farmview. CONTRIBUTED

Cool Carts is located just south of Madison off Highway 441, close to Farmview. CONTRIBUTED

Greene Chamber welcomes Cool Carts

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Cool Carts, LLC. Conveniently located just south of Madison off Highway 441, close to Farmview, Cool Carts is easily accessible from Greensboro and Eatonton.
Popular GWM presenter Sheryl “Mac” McCollum (left) and mystery writer Wanda Morris will be prominently featured April 4-5 at the downtown Eatonton museum’s Southern Fried Crime Conference and Retreat. CONTRIBUTED

Popular GWM presenter Sheryl “Mac” McCollum (left) and mystery writer Wanda Morris will be prominently featured April 4-5 at the downtown Eatonton museum’s Southern Fried Crime Conference and Retreat. CONTRIBUTED

GWM presents mystery crime author conference

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
A quick check of the best-seller lists confirms the immense popularity of mysteries and crime stories. And there’s no better mecca than Eatonton for anyone who loves a good thriller.
Gov. Brian Kemp (front center) accepts a symbolic $5 billion check from Amanda Dyson-Thornton, executive director of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. MMCVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa León is at top right of the main staircase before it turns right. CONTRIBUTED

Gov. Brian Kemp (front center) accepts a symbolic $5 billion check from Amanda Dyson-Thornton, executive director of the Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. MMCVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa León is at top right of the main staircase before it turns right. CONTRIBUTED

MMCVB contributes to state tourism celebration

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tourism leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta on March 5 to celebrate the return of Tourism Day at the Capitol. The event highlighted tourism's role in Georgia’s economy, which is tied to agriculture as the state’s top industry.
Bowl of Persimmons by Robert Miller

Bowl of Persimmons by Robert Miller

Mixed media show opens at MAGallery

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
MAGallery is bringing Atlanta artist Robert Miller to its gallery in a special exhibition of abstract works that are both recognizable and open to interpretation. Miller’s art has evolved over the last twenty years as his artistic style transitioned from collage to mixed media.
Lydia Menzies

Lydia Menzies

GWM Interview: Lydia Menzies

Lydia Menzies
Thursday, March 13, 2025
“True hospitality consists of giving the best of yourself to your guests," Eleanor Roosevelt wrote.Hosting whisperer Lydia Menzies’ new book, The Supper Club, could be the complete textbook on how to ensure your guests know they received your best.
Author Chris Greer speaks with Putnam County High School students during a Meet the Author event on March 4 at Georgia Writers Museum. CONTRIBUTED

Author Chris Greer speaks with Putnam County High School students during a Meet the Author event on March 4 at Georgia Writers Museum. CONTRIBUTED

GWM Meet the Author presents Chris Greer

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is about more than just reading and writing.
Subscribe to