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L-R: Dr. Candice Veal, Claudia Franklin,and Wanda Nix of Putnam County High School pose with Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Dr. Candice Veal, Claudia Franklin,and Wanda Nix of Putnam County High School pose with Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Club Honors February 2024 Students of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is pleased to announce the following Students-of-the-Month for February 2024: Hillary Haley (Gatewood), Chris Lowe (Greene County High School), Sydney Pattison (LOA), Katelyn Jones (NGA), and Claudia Franklin (Putnam County High School).
Volunteers from The Artisans Village helped prep hundreds of roses alongside Myrna Taylor (second from left) from Taylor Event and Floral Design. EMMA CLAUSE/Staff

Volunteers from The Artisans Village helped prep hundreds of roses alongside Myrna Taylor (second from left) from Taylor Event and Floral Design. EMMA CLAUSE/Staff

ArtiGras carnival lights up Eatonton

Emme Clause
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Spirits were high on Feb. 9 as the 4th annual ArtiGras Carnival celebration dazzled downtown Eatonton.
The MMCC exhibit opening will begin at 2 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

The MMCC exhibit opening will begin at 2 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC to officially open John Lewis series Sunday

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) will hold a formal opening of the John Lewis Series at 2 p.m. this Sunday (Feb. 18), featuring a powerful exhibit by Morgan County native Benny Andrews, who died in November 2006.
Beautiful homes and other buildings will be part of the 2024 Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens, presented April 19-20 in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Beautiful homes and other buildings will be part of the 2024 Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens, presented April 19-20 in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC presents spring tour of homes and gardens

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The 2024 Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens presented by the Madison- Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) is scheduled for April 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
With many wearing “Seuss on the Loose” t-shirts, runners explode off the start of a recent Seuss Fun Run at Putnam County Primary School. CONTRIBUTED

With many wearing “Seuss on the Loose” t-shirts, runners explode off the start of a recent Seuss Fun Run at Putnam County Primary School. CONTRIBUTED

‘Seuss on the Loose’ coming soon to PCPS

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The 10th annual Seuss on the Loose Celebration and Fun Run is coming up March 2nd at Putnam County Primary School (PCPS, 162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd., Eatonton), sponsored by Ferst Readers of Putnam County. If your family hasn’t pre-registered for the Fun Run, time is running short.
Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Broadway Intensive Program opens virtual auditions

News Staff
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Back for a fourth year, The Plaza Arts Center in conjunction with The Arts Barn is presenting their Broadway Intensive Summer Program, with Working: A Musical as the chosen production. Working is a musical exploration of people from all walks of life.
Thomas Mullen/CONTRIBUTED

Thomas Mullen/CONTRIBUTED

GWM hosts spy thriller author Mullen

Thomas Mullen
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Stephen King called The Rumor Game, “A brilliant blend of crime, mystery, and American history … terrific entertainment.” Its author, Thomas Mullen, will be the Meet the Author presenter for March at downtown Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum (GWM).
Comedian Kevin Hart undergoes a polygraph administered by Lisa Ribacoff. CONTRIBUTED

Comedian Kevin Hart undergoes a polygraph administered by Lisa Ribacoff. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum to host ‘lie detector’ expert

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
History is filled with countless criminal and civil cases solved through the use of a polygraph, commonly known as a “lie detector.” Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has announced that one of the world’s leading polygraphists, Lisa Ribacoff, will be its Crime & Wine: Valentine Edition presenter on Feb.
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties took dozens of local students to Augusta to choose new shoes, a backpack and pair of socks. CONTRIBUTED

The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties took dozens of local students to Augusta to choose new shoes, a backpack and pair of socks. CONTRIBUTED

Local Rotary Club hosts Shoes 4 Kids

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
On Feb. 3, the Rotary Club took 71 students from Greene and Putnam Counties on a trip to Shoe Carnival in Augusta, where they had the opportunity to select a brand-new pair of school shoes, a backpack, and a pair of socks.
Lake Country residents served as models for both men’s and women’s fashions during the Passport to Fashion show last week at Greensboro’s Lake Oconee Church.

Lake Country residents served as models for both men’s and women’s fashions during the Passport to Fashion show last week at Greensboro’s Lake Oconee Church.

Passport to Fashion benefits St. Mary’s foundation

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 8, 2024
After an absence of several years, St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, under the guidance of Becky Smith, presented “Passport to Fashion” last Thursday at Lake Oconee Church in Greensboro. The event began at 4 p.m.
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