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Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: One million words

Ronda Rich
Thursday, June 19, 2025
One million words ago, I started this column.That’s a lot of stories to tell.Additionally, I have written eleven books, including one that was adapted into a television movie and another that is nearing its 50th printing.Those books would add, roughly, another 800,000 words of characters and...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors has helped repair more than 250 homes among other projects. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors has helped repair more than 250 homes among other projects. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors turns five

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a 501(C)3 non-profit serving Greene and Putnam counties, celebrated its fifth anniversary June 4 with a ‘Picnic With Purpose.’
Chloe, a five-year-old female tortoiseshell cat, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Morgan County. She has spent six months in the shelter and has yet to find a permanent home. CONTRIBUTED

Chloe, a five-year-old female tortoiseshell cat, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Morgan County. She has spent six months in the shelter and has yet to find a permanent home. CONTRIBUTED

HSMC, Harvest & Honey host ‘Coffee with Cats’

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Humane Society of Morgan County has launched a new monthly event, “Coffee with Cats,” with Harvest & Honey, a catering service in Rutledge.
Artist Brian Danson “Stand Strawng”

Artist Brian Danson “Stand Strawng”

Lake Country Juried Art Show opens

News Staff
Monday, June 16, 2025
The opening night of the Ninth Annual Lake Country Juried Art Show happens Thursday, June 19.  This annual event, presented by The Artisans Village Guild, attracts talented artists from all over the state. Says Cathy McIntire, show Chairperson, “Each year attracts more artists and beautiful work.
Photographic works from the students at Crossroads, the Morgan County Alternative School, are featured in the 2025 Art for Life exhibit. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Photographic works from the students at Crossroads, the Morgan County Alternative School, are featured in the 2025 Art for Life exhibit. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Shades of Contrast comes to Madison Artists Guild

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The opening reception for Madison Artists Guild’s “Shades of Contrast” was held last Friday evening following the Guild’s annual meeting.The exhibit is a popular one for the members, and 29 area artists contributed dramatic works to prove that, in the absence of color, art can be bold, expressive,...
State Rep. Trey Rhodes shares legislative updates with attendees of the Greene County Well-Being of Children Summit. CONTRIBUTED

State Rep. Trey Rhodes shares legislative updates with attendees of the Greene County Well-Being of Children Summit. CONTRIBUTED

GCFC hosts inaugural Well-Being of Children Summit

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
On May 20, Greene County Family Connection hosted its inaugural Greene County Well-Being of Children Summit, bringing together local leaders, educators, healthcare providers, nonprofits, and community members for a powerful day of collaboration focused on improving the lives of children in Greene...
Downtown Greensboro is gearing up for one of its most anticipated summer traditions as Moonlight on Main returns on Friday, June 20, beginning at 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Downtown Greensboro is gearing up for one of its most anticipated summer traditions as Moonlight on Main returns on Friday, June 20, beginning at 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Moonlight on Main returns June 20

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Downtown Greensboro is gearing up for one of its most anticipated summer traditions as Moonlight on Main returns on Friday, June 20, beginning at 7 p.m. This free, family-friendly event promises an unforgettable evening of live music, delicious street food, local shopping, and a spectacular...
The East Georgia Concert Chorale sings at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church’s benefit concert. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The East Georgia Concert Chorale sings at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church’s benefit concert. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Lake Oconee Lutheran hosts benefit concert

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Lake Oconee Lutheran Church hosted a benefit concert on May 20, raising $3,400 for The Victory Train.This free concert was presented by the East Georgia Concert Chorale, directed by Dr. Brian Williams, and accompanied on piano by his wife, Dr. Jana Williams, who is also a singer and harpist.The...
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: The colors of war

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 29, 2025
There is a multi-awarded country song, written by Jamey Johnson and Bill Anderson, with a line about two soldiers in World War II in a black-and-white photo: “You can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered; You should have seen it in color.”Last week, I was going through a drawer when I found...
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