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Former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley (far left) was recently appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. CONTRIBUTED

Former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley (far left) was recently appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. CONTRIBUTED

Former Morgan County sheriff appointed to parole board

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed Robert Markley as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.Markley is the former sheriff of Morgan County, where he served in the position for 24 years.“I am humbled at the opportunity to serve the citizens of Georgia as a member of the parole board.
The “All These Mixed Emotions” sculpture is unveiled in Madison’s Town Park by city staff and members of Madison’s Public Arts Commission (PAC), including (l-r) Jill Reale, staff; Emmie Smock, PAC; Sherri-Aynn Collins, PAC; Jennifer King Lockridge, PAC; Mollie Bogle, staff; Emily Smeltzer, PAC; Vic Jackson, PAC; and Sarah Wibell, staff. CONTRIBUTED

The “All These Mixed Emotions” sculpture is unveiled in Madison’s Town Park by city staff and members of Madison’s Public Arts Commission (PAC), including (l-r) Jill Reale, staff; Emmie Smock, PAC; Sherri-Aynn Collins, PAC; Jennifer King Lockridge, PAC; Mollie Bogle, staff; Emily Smeltzer, PAC; Vic Jackson, PAC; and Sarah Wibell, staff. CONTRIBUTED

‘All These Mixed Emotions’ sculpture dedicated

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Public Arts Commission (PAC) officially unveiled Madison’s newest public art display on Thursday, Feb. 13, in Town Park.“All These Mixed Emotions,” by Rial Rye, was sculpted with cedar, epoxy resin, and flowers.
The Georgia Writers Museum junior board is comprised of Putnam County High School Service Leadership students. CONTRIBUTED

The Georgia Writers Museum junior board is comprised of Putnam County High School Service Leadership students. CONTRIBUTED

Greer and PCHS students showcase natural Georgia at GWM

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Georgia Writers Museum, in collaboration with its junior board — comprised of Putnam County High School Service Leadership students — will present “Framing Futures: Chris Greer and PCCSS Showcase Natural Georgia” on March 4 at Georgia Writers Museum (GWM).
(L-R): Patty Dailey and Lisa Tubbs, gala committee members; Hailey Ruhl and Jep Pound, DreamBuilt team; Riezl Baker, gala chair and hospital foundation board member; and Chuck Shaheen, gala committee member. CONTRIBUTED

(L-R): Patty Dailey and Lisa Tubbs, gala committee members; Hailey Ruhl and Jep Pound, DreamBuilt team; Riezl Baker, gala chair and hospital foundation board member; and Chuck Shaheen, gala committee member. CONTRIBUTED

Dreambuilt sponsors 2025 Heart & Soul Gala

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
DreamBuilt, a premier custom home builder in the Lake Oconee area, continues its longstanding tradition of giving back to the community by supporting the 2025 Heart & Soul Gala, the region’s premier black-tie fundraiser benefiting St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.
Chris Greer

Chris Greer

GWM hosts PBS star and author Chris Greer

Chris Greer
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Season 2 of the PBS program View Finders is airing in over 55 million homes throughout the United States. The unscripted show follows two photographers searching for beautiful places to photograph.
Rashawd Ford will make his directorial debut late this month at The Plaza in a musical version of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Rashawd Ford will make his directorial debut late this month at The Plaza in a musical version of Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Plaza debuts series with ‘The Color Purple’

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Surprisingly, beyond a pair of screenings of “The Color Purple” movie starring Whoopie Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey in January 1986 at The Pex Theater, the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece by Eatonton’s own Alice Walker has never been publicly performed here.
Seuss on the Loose is now open for registration as March 1 approaches. Putnam Reads uses all proceeds from Seuss on the Loose to provide free, new, ageappropriate books each month to registered county children from birth to age 5. CONTRIBUTED

Seuss on the Loose is now open for registration as March 1 approaches. Putnam Reads uses all proceeds from Seuss on the Loose to provide free, new, ageappropriate books each month to registered county children from birth to age 5. CONTRIBUTED

Seuss on the Loose returns with Putnam Reads

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The 11th annual Seuss on the Loose festival is coming up on Saturday, March 1, at Putnam County Primary School on Glenwood Springs Road in Eatonton.Presented by Putnam Reads, several local businesses and other community organizations sponsor Suess on the Loose.
Last year’s Big Event was held at the business mall off Linger Longer Road opposite Publix, but will be moved to a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, loated at 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s Big Event was held at the business mall off Linger Longer Road opposite Publix, but will be moved to a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, loated at 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

New location for LOABA Big Event

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) has announced The Big Event, its free, one-day festival featuring local builders, trades, and other Lake Country businesses, will have a new home this year at Lake Oconee Church, 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro.
Sherry Terrell, director of the Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry, with Georgia-Pacific employees Jackie Dillon, Donald Davis, KeMonta Heath, and Dock Veasley. CONTRIBUTED

Sherry Terrell, director of the Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry, with Georgia-Pacific employees Jackie Dillon, Donald Davis, KeMonta Heath, and Dock Veasley. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood supports Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Georgia-Pacific (GP) employees began 2025 by donating canned goods to the Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry.The canned goods were collected over the holiday season and received by Sherry Terrell, director of the Madison-Morgan Community Food Pantry, on Jan. 14.
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