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Scenes from the Starry Nights Celebration held at Harbor Club Sept. 21. CONTRIBUTED

Scenes from the Starry Nights Celebration held at Harbor Club Sept. 21. CONTRIBUTED

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club celebrates Starry Nights Celebration

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club hosted its Starry Nights Celebration at Harbor Club in Greensboro on Sept. 21. The record-breaking fundraising event brought together community members, supporters, and donors for an inspiring evening dedicated to building bright futures for local youth.
Artists with the artwork after the exchange. (CONTRIBUTED)

Artists with the artwork after the exchange. (CONTRIBUTED)

Georgia Watercolor Society exhibition opens

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Georgia Watercolor Society 2024 Member Exhibition opened at Festival Hall on Sept. 16.South Carolina artist Anne Hightower-Patterson judged the winners and hosted a three-day workshop at Festival Hall, which was a great success. A reception and award ceremony were held on Sept.
Among those involved in the Bread of Life Food Pantry collection at Putnam General Hospital were (l-r) Suzanne Culp, Margaret Pederson, Beth Etheridge, Megan Clark, Cindy McCrea, and Rhonda Largo. CONTRIBUTED

Among those involved in the Bread of Life Food Pantry collection at Putnam General Hospital were (l-r) Suzanne Culp, Margaret Pederson, Beth Etheridge, Megan Clark, Cindy McCrea, and Rhonda Largo. CONTRIBUTED

Bread of Life Food Pantry benefits from PGH donations

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
September was Hunger Action Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about hunger in America. This event inspired employees of Putnam General Hospital to collect food and other items to donate to The Bread of Life Food Pantry in Eatonton, an outreach ministry of Lake Oconee Lutheran Church.
Jamie McRae

Jamie McRae

McRae receives Coldwell Banker Global Luxury certification

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty has announced that Jamie McRae, a member of its real estate team, has achieved Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Certification. This certification is awarded to select agents with expertise and commitment to excellence in marketing and selling luxury properties.
The team at Lake Oconee Dentistry during the annual Smiles from the Heart event Oct. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The team at Lake Oconee Dentistry during the annual Smiles from the Heart event Oct. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Lake Oconee Dentistry brings all the smiles

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Ninety-nine people received free dental care from Lake Oconee Dentistry during Smiles from the Heart on Oct. 4.The annual event, which provided over $30,000 in free dental care, allowed patients to choose between a cleaning, filling, or extraction. Drs.
Last month, members of the Kinderhook Fire Association (KFA) donated a high-powered fire scene light and high-tech firefighting backpack to the Putnam County Fire Department. L-R: KFA Vice President Terea Jacobs with a PCFD firefighter and KFA President Elliott Perkins. CONTRIBUTED

Last month, members of the Kinderhook Fire Association (KFA) donated a high-powered fire scene light and high-tech firefighting backpack to the Putnam County Fire Department. L-R: KFA Vice President Terea Jacobs with a PCFD firefighter and KFA President Elliott Perkins. CONTRIBUTED

Kinderhook community hopes to add fire station

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Kinderhook Fire Association (KFA) was founded in April 2016 by a small group of concerned residents to promote the need for a fire station in the area, which includes the Kinderhook, Reseau’s Crossing, Note, Twilight Shores, Murder Creek, Burtom, Jones Road, and Rabbit Skip communities, among...
GCSU’s Dr. Eric Tenbus gestures toward the “Beer Street” political cartoon of artist William Hogarth during his talk at The Plaza Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

GCSU’s Dr. Eric Tenbus gestures toward the “Beer Street” political cartoon of artist William Hogarth during his talk at The Plaza Arts Center on Sunday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

History on tap at Old School History Museum

Emme Clause
Thursday, October 10, 2024
On Sunday, people gathered in The Plaza Arts Center theater to hear Dr. Eric Tenbus, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia College & State University, discuss “The History of Beer.” Tenbus’ presentation was part of the Old School History Museum’s Sunday at the Museum lecture series.
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