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Colleen Oakley

Colleen Oakley

GWM interview: author Colleen Oakley talks adventure

News Staff
Thursday, October 10, 2024
If you saw the hit movie, “Thelma and Louise,” starring Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, and Brad Pitt, you know the appeal of an adventurous road trip with the law on your tail.But imagine that story if it was about a lazy 21-year-old college dropout and an 84-year-old woman with a rich secret.
Pets and their people gather Friday for the annual Blessing of the Animals at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church in Greensboro. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Pets and their people gather Friday for the annual Blessing of the Animals at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church in Greensboro. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

The Blessing of the Animals

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church hosted a Blessing of Animals on Oct. 4, led by Rev. Stephen Pond, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.Pond told the story of the wolf that had been eating people.
Dual visions from photographer and sculptor. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Dual visions from photographer and sculptor. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Lake Oconee Academy students tour Dual Vision

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 3, 2024
More than 100 students from Lake Oconee Academy’s photo and art courses visited Barrel 118 in Eatonton to view the works of artists from The Artisan Gallery and photographers from the Lake Country Photography Club (LCPC) for their annual show “Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes.
GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (left center) presents the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting to GCSS Chief Financial Officer Connie Wilkes and Assistant CFO Holly Dumdie (center right) joined by Board of Education members (l-r) Steve Kilgore, Dr. Perry Lee, Dr. Maggie Kjer, and Regina Gainer with Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (far right). CONTRIBUTED

GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (left center) presents the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting to GCSS Chief Financial Officer Connie Wilkes and Assistant CFO Holly Dumdie (center right) joined by Board of Education members (l-r) Steve Kilgore, Dr. Perry Lee, Dr. Maggie Kjer, and Regina Gainer with Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (far right). CONTRIBUTED

GCSS earns Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Greene County School System Finance Department was presented the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting for the seventh consecutive year by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts on Sept. 19 at the Greene County Board of Education monthly meeting.
The City of Madison unveiled a sculpture commemorating the historic Jackson Center at Canaan Crossing Sept. 30. Pictured are representatives from apartment complex developer Woda Cooper Companies, the City of Madison, and sculptor Harold Rittenberry (center). (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

The City of Madison unveiled a sculpture commemorating the historic Jackson Center at Canaan Crossing Sept. 30. Pictured are representatives from apartment complex developer Woda Cooper Companies, the City of Madison, and sculptor Harold Rittenberry (center). (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Madison unveils sculpture commemorating Jackson Center

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Jackson Center, dedicated in 1963 off Wheat Street, served as a community hub for Morgan County’s African-American residents in Madison’s historic Canaan neighborhood.
Collen Oakley

Collen Oakley

GWM to host bestselling author Colleen Oakley

Colleen Oakley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum has announced its Meet the Author presenter for November will be Colleen Oakley, an Atlanta-based USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, Before I Go, and Jane and Dan at the End of the World.On Nov.
The Atlanta-based Double Take Band will take Lake Country music fans “Back to the ‘80s” next week at The Stables at Harbor Club. (CONTRIBUTED)

The Atlanta-based Double Take Band will take Lake Country music fans “Back to the ‘80s” next week at The Stables at Harbor Club. (CONTRIBUTED)

Go ‘Back to the ‘80s’ this Sunday at Harbor Club

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Harbor Club Real Estate and Century Bank & Trust invite everyone to an unforgettable night of celebration and community this Sunday at The Stables at Harbor Club on Lake Oconee, an memorable night of going back to the '80s.This event will support the Circle of Love Center.
Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Movie series debuts with ‘Bulls and Saints’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A sparse crowd braved the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene last Thursday night to take in “Bulls and Saints,” the first of six scheduled Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers screenings scheduled at The Plaza Arts Center over the next few months.
Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Josh Young, and award-winning big band singer Matt Ford, combined to present Broadway Sings for OPAS last Friday in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Broadway stars Emily Padgett and Josh Young, and award-winning big band singer Matt Ford, combined to present Broadway Sings for OPAS last Friday in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Broadway Sings for OPAS kicks off 17th season

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society opened its highly anticipated 17th season with a dazzling performance of Broadway Sings for OPAS, held Friday, Sept. 27, at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
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