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GWM’s Melissa Swindell (left) moderated a talk on banned books with Wanda S. Lloyd, Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, and Michael Thurmond. (CONTRIBUTED)

GWM’s Melissa Swindell (left) moderated a talk on banned books with Wanda S. Lloyd, Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, and Michael Thurmond. (CONTRIBUTED)

Writers Museum exhibits at Black Writers Weekend

News Staff
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum participated in Black Writers Weekend, a conference held Aug. 1-3 in Austell that brought hundreds of writers from all over the U.S. As the only museum invited to exhibit at the conference, GWM hosted a compelling panel discussion and showcased a new traveling exhibit on...
IAN TOCHER/Staff

IAN TOCHER/Staff

Styles brings local color to ‘Queer Perspectives’ exhibit

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Freddie Styles could never have imagined as a young boy that he would someday have his life’s work featured in a prestigious art gallery just a few miles away from the tin-roofed log cabin he was born into just east of Madison.But there he was this past Saturday at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art...
Mark and Nancy Simon are pictured during the Pan-Mass Challenge held in 2022. CONTRIBUTED

Mark and Nancy Simon are pictured during the Pan-Mass Challenge held in 2022. CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro residents fight to cure cancer

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 8, 2024
A young boy waves a sign that says, “I’m five, and I’m still here because of you.” Bike ribbons spell out the names of cancer patients as riders trek down the road.
“Red Shoes and the Blues,” by Atlanta-based artist Royce Soble, will be exhibited among the works in STMA’s “Queer Perspectives” show for the rest of this year and early 2025. CONTRIBUTED

“Red Shoes and the Blues,” by Atlanta-based artist Royce Soble, will be exhibited among the works in STMA’s “Queer Perspectives” show for the rest of this year and early 2025. CONTRIBUTED

STMA presents ‘Queer Perspectives’ exhibition

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in rural areas, Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is presenting “Queer Perspectives,” a juried exhibition opening Aug. 10 and closing Jan. 4, 2025, at its gallery in...
“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” presented at Festival Hall by The Lake Country Players, featured a large cast of experienced and talented local actors. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” presented at Festival Hall by The Lake Country Players, featured a large cast of experienced and talented local actors. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

‘Big River’ big success at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sweeping audiences down the mighty Mississippi, “Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” came to a successful close last Sunday at Festival Hall with all interpretations sold out.Presented by The Lake Country Players and directed by Charlotte Mosteller, with choreography by Mo Brower and...
Hannah Barron is the newest member of the Smith Communications and Lake Oconee News team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Hannah Barron is the newest member of the Smith Communications and Lake Oconee News team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Lake Oconee News welcomes new associate editor

Staff Report
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Lake Oconee News recently welcomed Hannah Barron as its new associate editor based at the LON offices in Greensboro and Madison.In 2021, Barron graduated from the University of Georgia’s entertainment and media studies program.Her journalism background includes serving as editor for The Madison...
Madison Square Nutrition is located at 132 East Washington St., in the city's downtown area. The store is popular in the city among both tourists and local citizens for its convenience among restaurants and walking trails. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Madison Square Nutrition is located at 132 East Washington St., in the city's downtown area. The store is popular in the city among both tourists and local citizens for its convenience among restaurants and walking trails. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Inside of Madison Square Nutrition, one of the city's most popular small businesses

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Madison Square Nutrition is known throughout Morgan County for offering lower-calorie beverages, including specialty drinks, shakes, and smoothies.
The thrill of victory versus the agony of defeat is captured by "Da Fans" by South Dakota artists Lee Lanning and Sherri Treeby. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

The thrill of victory versus the agony of defeat is captured by "Da Fans" by South Dakota artists Lee Lanning and Sherri Treeby. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Sculpture trail to lead the way for Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Public art will soon pop up all over Eatonton as the new sculpture trail backed by The Artisans Village, and the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce is almost ready for installation.The first piece is already in place.
Taylor Wiggins cuts the ceremonial ribbon with the support of her employees, family and Chamber of Commerce staffers. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Taylor Wiggins cuts the ceremonial ribbon with the support of her employees, family and Chamber of Commerce staffers. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

New owner of Two Rivers Nutrition cuts ribbon

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce recognized two Rivers Nutrition of Eatonton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11.
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