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Fourth of July boat parade sets sail

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Lake Oconee residents celebrated Independence Day by taking to the water for the seventh annual Lake Oconee Boat Parade. This event brought together families, friends, and plenty of patriotic spirit.The parade began at 2 p.m.
Connor and his mother, Kaya Edge. Connor designs makes and prints 3D designs for sale. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Connor and his mother, Kaya Edge. Connor designs makes and prints 3D designs for sale. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LOHS event features adoptable pets, fundraisers

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Burch Boathouse held an event on June 28 featuring several vendors alongside the Lake Oconee Humane Society.Adoptable pups were on hand along with a fundraising game that gave some the ultimate bragging rights.
Brown Haven Homes staffers cut the ribbon alongside the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, to celebrate the site’s grand opening. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Brown Haven Homes staffers cut the ribbon alongside the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, to celebrate the site’s grand opening. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Brown Haven Homes cuts ribbon at new location

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 19 to celebrate Brown Haven Homes’ new location at Lake Oconee. The business now operates at 1060 Westend Dr. after two years in Eatonton.
Artist Pat DeVane Burns (center) accepted the blue ribbon, signifying her first-place finish in the 10th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show, from show judge Brenda Pinnick (left) and event co-chair Cathy McIntire. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Artist Pat DeVane Burns (center) accepted the blue ribbon, signifying her first-place finish in the 10th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show, from show judge Brenda Pinnick (left) and event co-chair Cathy McIntire. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Major milestone for juried art show

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Lake Country Juried Art Show celebrated a decade of showcasing regional artistic talent on June 25 as artists, patrons, and supporters gathered at Barrel 118 in Eatonton for a reception and awards presentation hosted by The Artisans Village.
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members participate in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. CONTRIBUTED

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club members participate in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. CONTRIBUTED

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Pete Nance B&G Club celebrates America’s 250th birthday

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club of North Central Georgia recently hosted a memorable celebration in honor of America’s 250th birthday, bringing together youth, staff, families, and community leaders for an afternoon dedicated to patriotism, service, leadership, and unity.
L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

GC Habitat recognizes Dalton Carpet One for long partnership

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Greene County Habitat for Humanity depends on strong local partnerships to keep affordable homeownership within reach for families in Greene County.
L-R: Ethan Logue - Eastside HS, Jaida Tripp - LOA, Abbey Angle - LOA, Emilia Viscarra - LOA, Adrian Bleich - Morgan Co HS, Emma Jones - Morgan Co HS, Carlos Jimenez - Putnam Co HS, Vidhi Raiyani - Putnam Co HS, Jackie Wilson - GMC Prep, Lindsay Mendoza-Samayoa - Putnam Co HS, Jonathan Lorenzo Cinto Putnam Co HS. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Ethan Logue - Eastside HS, Jaida Tripp - LOA, Abbey Angle - LOA, Emilia Viscarra - LOA, Adrian Bleich - Morgan Co HS, Emma Jones - Morgan Co HS, Carlos Jimenez - Putnam Co HS, Vidhi Raiyani - Putnam Co HS, Jackie Wilson - GMC Prep, Lindsay Mendoza-Samayoa - Putnam Co HS, Jonathan Lorenzo Cinto Putnam Co HS. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake Country students head to Georgia Tech

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Community pride was buzzing as the Lake Country Yellow Jackets Fan Club hosted a special luncheon on June 10 at Lake Oconee Bistro to honor an elite group of local high school seniors.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

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Surcheros supports Neighbors Helping Neighbors

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Just weeks after opening its doors, Surcheros Fresh Mex at Lake Oconee is already making an impact beyond the dining table.As part of its grand opening celebration, Surcheros donated $1,100 from its Community Day and opening week sales to Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN, nhnga.
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