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When children outgrow you

When children outgrow you

When children outgrow you

Ronda Rich
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Through the years, I’ve watched as friends stepped back and allowed their children to grow into adults. There has been very little meddling and, without exception, the children have turned into fine people.

Madison Main Street to host Madison Fest next Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The City of Madison has announced the return of Madison Fest April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Madison Town Park. This annual event invites residents and visitors alike to experience a vibrant celebration of spring, showcasing the very best of local art, music, and community traditions.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Egg-citing day in Harbor Club

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The annual Harbor Club Easter Egg Hunt returned in full force last Saturday, with hundreds of children, their families, and friends participating in the fun.
MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Art in Action

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Greensboro successfully launched its "Art in Action" event last Friday at Festival Hall, with a second-day event downtown last Saturday. More than 10 artists were stationed throughout downtown, showcasing and demonstrating their work.
Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lake Country gets new Ansley-Christie’s business center

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Adriana Velez is fostering a growing luxury real estate presence in Lake Country by establishing a local business center under the Ansley Real Estate - Christie’s International banners, signaling both personal momentum and broader market demand.
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents Kinchafoonee Cowboys in May

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lake Country is gearing up for a night of high-energy country music as the Kinchafoonee Cowboys will perform outdoors at The Plaza Arts Center on May 2 in Eatonton.
As usual, the fight begins on “The Jerry Springer Show.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

As usual, the fight begins on “The Jerry Springer Show.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LCP presents two one-act plays

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Lake Country Players performed two one-act plays in its latest production, which ended Sunday at Festival Hall in Greensboro.Directed by Mo Brower and Art Shutt, “Mere Mortals” and “I Hate Shakespeare!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students. CONTRIBUTED

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students. CONTRIBUTED

BOOM! Trio ft. Lahavi coming to cultural center

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents BOOM! Trio ft. Lahavi on Saturday, April 4, at the Center’s historic auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students.
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PAPA presents ‘Play On!’ at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Get ready for laughter, chaos, and theatrical mayhem as The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presents “Play On!” opening April 16 at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton.“Play On!
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