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Cries of “BINGO!” will soon fill Festival Hall when it hosts Bingo for the Arts on Jan. 27 as a fundraiser for the popular Greensboro performance and events center. CONTRIBUTED

Cries of “BINGO!” will soon fill Festival Hall when it hosts Bingo for the Arts on Jan. 27 as a fundraiser for the popular Greensboro performance and events center. CONTRIBUTED

Bingo for the Arts coming to Festival Hall

News Staff
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Greensboro’s Festival Hall will hold Bingo for the Arts on Jan. 23. This fundraiser for the historic arts and performance venue promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment and philanthropy.Festival Hall has long been a hub for creativity and expression.
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.

Greene, Putnam Habitat mourn Carter’s death

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Greene County Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity Putnam County join the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and join observances worldwide to remember his life of service. He and Rosalynn Carter were among Habitat for Humanity’s most famous volunteers.
Authors (l-r) Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, and Karen White collaborated on The Author's Guide to Murder, a novel they will present on Jan. 29 at the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Authors (l-r) Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams, and Karen White collaborated on The Author's Guide to Murder, a novel they will present on Jan. 29 at the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

GWM Review: The Author’s Guide to Murder

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Hold on to your hats and buckle your seatbelts because you’re in for a murder mystery roller coaster ride in quintessential Agatha Christie style!Authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White have joined forces once more to pen another bestseller.
Holland family

Holland family

Breakfast with Santa

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 26, 2024
The annual Breakfast with Santa at Harbor Club took place Dec. 13-14 with more than 70 families coming for a delicious buffet-style breakfast and having a photo or two taken with Santa. This festive event kicks off the holiday season.
The great vocalist Robin Latimore on stage. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The great vocalist Robin Latimore on stage. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden delivers swingin’ Christmas show

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall, a swingin’ good time holiday show came to Greensboro with Atlanta-based Joe Gransden and his band.Gransden has performed around the world and released 16 albums under his name.
Career Coach Recognition: Members of the Class of 2028 receive Dave Dollars for their achievements and commitment to career development. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Career Coach Recognition: Members of the Class of 2028 receive Dave Dollars for their achievements and commitment to career development. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Thillen Foundation contributes $10,400 to GCHS post-graduate fund

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Thillen Education Foundation, in collaboration with Greene College & Career Academy, revealed the latest recipients of the Dave Dollar Awards during its quarterly reception on Monday, Dec. 2.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

THE SINS OF Scrooge!

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Bah, Humbug!The First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro presented “The Sins of Scrooge” for its 2nd annual Dickens Christmas.Visitors and parishioners were welcomed into the church by lady carolers singing. The pathway was lit by candlelight, and most members were dressed in Dickens's time.
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison celebrates Christmas

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The City of Madison held its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 14. Various floats, walking groups, vintage cars, horses, dogs, dancers, and the award-winning Morgan County High School Band traveled into town on East Avenue, Hancock Street, and made a right turn onto Jefferson Street toward Town Park.
The OPAS Youth Chorus performs A Choral Christmas with the OPAS Youth Chorus and Friends. CONTRIBUTED

The OPAS Youth Chorus performs A Choral Christmas with the OPAS Youth Chorus and Friends. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS Youth Chorus warms the hearts of the community

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
On Sunday, Dec. 8, the OPAS Youth Chorus delivered a delightful performance at their annual concert. A Choral Christmas with the OPAS Youth Chorus and Friends was held before an audience of more than 200 attendees. The afternoon was a vibrant celebration of local talent and community spirit.
The Author’s Guide to Murder

The Author’s Guide to Murder

GWM presents the murder mystery of the year

News Staff
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Get ready for the murder mystery of the year. Georgia Writers Museum is thrilled to announce the return of highly popular best-selling authors Karen White, Beatriz Williams, and Lauren Willig as the January Meet the Author presenters on their just-released book, The Author’s Guide to Murder.
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