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Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents plenty of spring options

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The historic Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton has some excellent upcoming opportunities to get out and enjoy the springtime.First up is the Queen tribute band Kings of Queen this Saturday night (March 23), but a very limited number of tickets remain, so visit online at plazacenter.org to order now.
Greene County 4-H took 31 competitors to District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H took 31 competitors to District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle. CONTRIBUTED

4-H’ers excel at District Project Achievement

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
On Feb. 17, 23 counties from across the state of Georgia participated in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.More than 461 youth from these counties participated in public speaking and culinary competitions.
Dorothy Padgett

Dorothy Padgett

GWM interview with ‘Peanut Brigade’ author

Dorothy Padgett
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The news world is heating up for another hotly contested presidential race. However, few elections for the U.S. presidency were more unique than the one involving a peanut farmer from Plains who beat the incumbent officeholder.
Large, happy, Lake Country crowds filled the aisles of The Big Event last Saturday, where more than 180 vendors displayed, demonstrated, and sold their products and services.

Large, happy, Lake Country crowds filled the aisles of The Big Event last Saturday, where more than 180 vendors displayed, demonstrated, and sold their products and services.

The 2024 Big Event a big success

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Big Event, presented this past Saturday by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), enjoyed clear skies with warm weather and great attendance at Lake Oconee Village alongside Vista Drive, south of Greensboro.
The Arts Barn cloggers dance to the song “High and Mighty” by Christ Church Choir and Dolly Parton.

The Arts Barn cloggers dance to the song “High and Mighty” by Christ Church Choir and Dolly Parton.

Young performers present PCMS cocoa house

Story And Photos By Emme Clause
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn combined last Friday night for the second event in this year’s Coffee House series, with a special Cocoa House at the Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Little Theater.
Dorothy Padgett

Dorothy Padgett

GWM hosting Carter strategist Padgett

Dorothy Padgett
Thursday, March 14, 2024
How does a peanut farmer become governor of Georgia and president of the United States? With the help of Dorothy “Dot” Padgett, who will be Georgia Writers Museum’s “Meet the Author” guest at noon on April 2, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Winterville riders pose on their bikes. CONTRIBUTED

Winterville riders pose on their bikes. CONTRIBUTED

13th year for Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Participants in the 13th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, can enjoy 6.5 miles of new trail in Greene County, cross the new Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek in Athens, or go gravel grinding for the first time in the event’s history.
L-R: Leadership Putnam 2023-24 members Tiffany Vanstone, Justin Hadden, Ian Tocher, Rindi Daniel, Rachael Bradley, Taylor Addison, Yolanda Rodriguez and A.J. Nugent at the Uncle Remus Golf Course in Eatonton. Not shown: Diane Carter, Lynde Schubert. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Leadership Putnam 2023-24 members Tiffany Vanstone, Justin Hadden, Ian Tocher, Rindi Daniel, Rachael Bradley, Taylor Addison, Yolanda Rodriguez and A.J. Nugent at the Uncle Remus Golf Course in Eatonton. Not shown: Diane Carter, Lynde Schubert. CONTRIBUTED

LP golf tourney benefits Putnam County

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 7, 2024
No doubt a cliché, but a good time was had by all.
Participants display their artwork created during the 8th annual Heart & Art event Feb. 23 at Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

Participants display their artwork created during the 8th annual Heart & Art event Feb. 23 at Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

‘Heart & Art’ at PGH raises heart-health awareness

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Putnam General Hospital, with support from The Artisans Village Guild of Eatonton, hosted the 8th annual Heart & Art event on Feb. 23, in support of the American Heart Association's “Go Red for Women” campaign.Aimed at promoting heart disease prevention and stroke awareness in women, Dr.
Chris Chandler/File Photo

Chris Chandler/File Photo

GWM hosting women-only writers’ workshop

Melissa Mckenzie
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Ever watched a dog unleashed? She’s unfettered and unencumbered; free to follow her nose from one beckoning scent to another, running in a jagged line, constantly turning to what’s most interesting.Now, imagine writing with that same spirit of abandon.
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