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The CJ6 Nanching ’56 Red Thunder ‘Nanny’ was a type of training plane for the Chinese and was the entry-level plane to warplanes of today. Only 250 were imported into the U.S. and were made between 1958-63, all from 1930s technology. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

The CJ6 Nanching ’56 Red Thunder ‘Nanny’ was a type of training plane for the Chinese and was the entry-level plane to warplanes of today. Only 250 were imported into the U.S. and were made between 1958-63, all from 1930s technology. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Pistons for Paws

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The first Pistons for Paws Charity Car and Aircraft Show got underway Sunday morning at the City of Madison Airport. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Morgan County.This event was sponsored personally by oncologist Dr.
Lake Oconee Academy’s instructional leadership team with Dr. Brad Bowling, LOA’s executive director (top center). (CONTRIBUTED)

Lake Oconee Academy’s instructional leadership team with Dr. Brad Bowling, LOA’s executive director (top center). (CONTRIBUTED)

LOA instructional leadership team releases recent scores

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling has assembled an instructional leadership team that took center stage at the Board of Governors Sept. 9 meeting.
A.D. Blanco hosted a two-hour show last year and are set to return this year Oct. 17 at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. CONTRIBUTED

A.D. Blanco hosted a two-hour show last year and are set to return this year Oct. 17 at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. CONTRIBUTED

A.D. Blanco in concert at MMCC

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Indie rock band A.D. Blanco returns to the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) on Oct. 17, led by 2021 Morgan County High School graduate Bennet Evans.Last year, A.D. Blanco had the MMCC crowd on its collective feet for much of its two-hour show. The concert featured a mix of A.D.
TEF founder Dave Thillen pictured with seniors MaRyah West and Aleyah Redd. CONTRIBUTED

TEF founder Dave Thillen pictured with seniors MaRyah West and Aleyah Redd. CONTRIBUTED

TEF contributes $39,500 to GCHS postgraduate fund

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thillen Education Foundation, in collaboration with Greene College & Career Academy, revealed the latest recipients of the Dave Dollar Awards during its quarterly reception on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Attendees join in song during a prayer vigil held at Morgan County High School Sept. 10. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Attendees join in song during a prayer vigil held at Morgan County High School Sept. 10. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Morgan County community gathers for prayer vigil

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 19, 2024
More than 100 people gathered to pray at Morgan County High School on Sept. 10 following the shooting at Apalachee High School six days earlier that left four dead and nine injured.
Smiles come easy at Taste of Eatonton, scheduled for Oct. 7 this year at The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

Smiles come easy at Taste of Eatonton, scheduled for Oct. 7 this year at The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

Taste of Eatonton coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
After two years of weekend events, the highly anticipated Taste of Eatonton returns Monday night from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

OPAS presents Josh Young and Emily Padgett Sept. 27

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced that Tony Award-nominated and five-time Theater World Award-winning singer Josh Young and his wife, Broadway actress Emily Padgett, will perform in Broadway Sings for OPAS on Sept. 27 at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Artist Leslie Guo and photographer Lee Manis share a laugh over their contributions, both titled “Petite Roses.” CONTRIBUTED

Artist Leslie Guo and photographer Lee Manis share a laugh over their contributions, both titled “Petite Roses.” CONTRIBUTED

Dual Vision presents art through different eyes

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The eighth annual Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes show opens with a reception this Thursday, from 5-7:30 p.m., at Barrel 118 (118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton). The exhibit will also be available for viewing on Friday and Saturday.The opening reception is free and open to the public.
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GWM interview with novelist Tracey Enerson Wood

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
With headline news currently focused on getting two astronauts safely back to Earth, now is a great time to recall how it all started, with two Ohio bicycle shop owners on the windy beaches of Kitty Hawk, N.C.On Dec.
Sylvia’s Coffee owners Michael and Diana Homeier and their son, Gabriel, attended the Paris Olympics earlier this summer. Michael and Diana’s niece, Rachel Fattal (center), was playing on Team USA’s water polo team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Sylvia’s Coffee owners Michael and Diana Homeier and their son, Gabriel, attended the Paris Olympics earlier this summer. Michael and Diana’s niece, Rachel Fattal (center), was playing on Team USA’s water polo team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Sylvia’s Coffee owners makes it to the Olympics

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 12, 2024
A plush version of Phryge, the mascot for the Paris Olympic Games, sits atop the pastry case at Sylvia’s Coffee in downtown Eatonton. The stuffed mascot reminds owners Michael and Diana Homeier of the once-in-a-lifetime experience they had attending the Paris Olympics.
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