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The Lake Country Chorus production of “On Broadway” opened with “Music to Do,” from the musical Pippen, featuring vocal soloist Drace Langford. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Lake Country Chorus production of “On Broadway” opened with “Music to Do,” from the musical Pippen, featuring vocal soloist Drace Langford. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Lake Country Chorus presents ‘On Broadway’

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Greensboro’s Lake Country Chorus (LCC) presented “On Broadway” last Thursday at Festival Hall, which was packed to capacity. Tony award-winning songs dating from the 1940s to the present were the order of the evening under the baton of vocal director Cathy (Cat) Williamson.
Veiled by Dana Johns is a 20 x 24 oil on canvas. CONTRIBUTED

Veiled by Dana Johns is a 20 x 24 oil on canvas. CONTRIBUTED

Southern waters inspire new MAGallery exhibition

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
MAGallery in downtown Madison will open its third special exhibition of the year this Friday, “Finding Light,” featuring the ethereal works of Southwest Georgia artist Dana Johns.
GWM Book Review: Queen of Exiles

GWM Book Review: Queen of Exiles

GWM Book Review: Queen of Exiles

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
In Queen of Exiles, Vanessa Riley presents her readers with the full and dramatic life of Marie-Louise Christophe, Haiti’s first and only queen.With historical depth and great respect for her subject and the time period, Riley offers a story with both historical accuracy and emotional resonance.
Briar Patch Farm hosted “A Songwriters’ Night” April 20, raising more than $1,000 for NHN. (CONTRIBUTED)

Briar Patch Farm hosted “A Songwriters’ Night” April 20, raising more than $1,000 for NHN. (CONTRIBUTED)

NHN ‘Songwriters Night’ helps build more beds

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
More than 600 people attended “A Songwriters’ Night” at Briar Patch Farm on April 20. The event benefitted the local non-profit organization Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN), which raised thousands of dollars to continue its mission in Greene and Putnam counties.
A wrangler tries to rope a bull. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

A wrangler tries to rope a bull. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Pro rodeo rides into town

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The 25th annual Greene County Livestock Association and Greene Country 4H Pro Rodeo was held at the Greene County AG Expo Center on Weldon Smith Drive in Greensboro from Apr. 26 to 27.
Medal winners (l-r) Sue Hagen, Walter Straus, Lisa Soeters, Billy Adams, and Linda and John Fitzpatrick. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Medal winners (l-r) Sue Hagen, Walter Straus, Lisa Soeters, Billy Adams, and Linda and John Fitzpatrick. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Harbor Club holds pickleball tournament

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Harbor Club Pickleball Association held a members-only tournament April 20 with more than 30 players in both the intermediate and advanced levels that were combined for play.Each game lasted 10 minutes. There were eight rounds with partners and opponents changing after every game.
(L-R:) Georgia Writers Museum’s Chip Bell, Paula Benjamin, Melissa Swindell and Lou Benjamin are ready to take on a major renovation project that will catapult the Eatonton arts mainstay into a must-see – and experience – attraction. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

(L-R:) Georgia Writers Museum’s Chip Bell, Paula Benjamin, Melissa Swindell and Lou Benjamin are ready to take on a major renovation project that will catapult the Eatonton arts mainstay into a must-see – and experience – attraction. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Georgia Writers Museum ready for next chapter

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The doors are closed right now at Eatonton’s favorite free attraction, the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and its accompanying bookstore on South Jefferson Avenue, just up the street from the historic Pex Theater and across the road from the iconic Putnam County courthouse.
Putnam County High School (L-R): Elidel Hernandez, Ana Barranco, Kara El-Kadi, and Dr. Tyler Franks. (CONTRIBUTED)

Putnam County High School (L-R): Elidel Hernandez, Ana Barranco, Kara El-Kadi, and Dr. Tyler Franks. (CONTRIBUTED)

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties has announced the following Students-of-the-Month for April 2024: Elaina Tkacik (Gatewood), Madison Glenn (Greene County High School), Logan Underwood (LOA), Jay Holt (NGA), and Ana Barranco (Putnam County High School).
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