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More than 130 golfers turned out April 13 for the annual “Teeing Up for Kids” Golf Tournament, a day centered on both competition and community impact. CONTRIBUTED

More than 130 golfers turned out April 13 for the annual “Teeing Up for Kids” Golf Tournament, a day centered on both competition and community impact. CONTRIBUTED

Community unites at ‘Teeing Up for Kids’ golf tournament to support youth programs

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
More than 130 golfers gathered on April 13 for a day of competition and community impact at the annual “Teeing Up for Kids” Golf Tournament, an event focused on raising support for youth development programs.
The Cuscowilla Fore Good Tournament Steering Committee and Habitat for Humanity of Putnam team celebrated a successful tournament, raising more than $134,000 for HFHP’s planned Carter Crossing affordable housing development. CONTRIBUTED

The Cuscowilla Fore Good Tournament Steering Committee and Habitat for Humanity of Putnam team celebrated a successful tournament, raising more than $134,000 for HFHP’s planned Carter Crossing affordable housing development. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP Cuscowilla tourney raises $134k

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Proceeds from the Cuscowilla Fore Good Un-Classic Golf Tournament on April 19 raised $134,500 to support initial construction for Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s (HFHP) 30-acre affordable housing community.
Skyla Morris/Staff

Skyla Morris/Staff

Students, volunteers participate in Special Olympics

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Morgan County Charter School System (MCCSS) held its annual spring Special Olympics ceremony on April 16 at Morgan County High School. Students of all ages spent the sunny Thursday morning participating in activities, including on-field relays, bouncy houses, cornhole, and more.
L-R: Neighbors Helping Neighbors board member and Beds for Kidz volunteer Ted Duty, NHN Executive Director Allyn Rippin, Ace Home Center co-owner Ted Callaway, NHN President Bob Massey, and Beds for Kidz Director Stu Scherer. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Neighbors Helping Neighbors board member and Beds for Kidz volunteer Ted Duty, NHN Executive Director Allyn Rippin, Ace Home Center co-owner Ted Callaway, NHN President Bob Massey, and Beds for Kidz Director Stu Scherer. CONTRIBUTED

NHN announces Ace Home Center partnership

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc. (NHN) announced last week a new partnership with Social Circle Ace Home Center to serve as the exclusive lumber provider to NHN’s Beds for Kidz program.
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Greene County hosts Pro Rodeo this weekend

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This ain’t Greene County’s first rodeo.In fact, it’s the 27th annual Greene County Pro Rodeo, set for April 24–25 at the Greene County Agricultural Center, located at 1180 C. Weldon Smith Dr. in Greensboro, near the driver’s license office.
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presented “Play On!” a literal comedy of errors that still has one more weekend’s worth of laughs to deliver. GORDON COLUMBINE

The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presented “Play On!” a literal comedy of errors that still has one more weekend’s worth of laughs to deliver. GORDON COLUMBINE

PAPA presents ‘Play On!’ at The Plaza

Gordon Columbine
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Last Thursday, audiences at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton were treated to a lively and thoroughly entertaining production of “Play On!” by Rick Abbot, presented by the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA).
OPAS will continue its Unplugged series this year on May 1, when it welcomes the Augusta Symphony to the First Methodist Church in Greensboro for “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound.” PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

OPAS will continue its Unplugged series this year on May 1, when it welcomes the Augusta Symphony to the First Methodist Church in Greensboro for “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound.” PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

OPAS: UNPLUGGED

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
OPAS delivers afternoon of chamber music, arts educationThis past Sunday at 3 p.m., the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) presented a captivating installment of its OPAS Unplugged series, offering audiences an intimate and artistically rich chamber music experience.
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