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Dressed as Lemonade storybook characters, young Gatewood actors hold up lemons while others display signs reminding everyone: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Dressed as Lemonade storybook characters, young Gatewood actors hold up lemons while others display signs reminding everyone: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!” EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Mini-Players ‘make lemonade’ at Gatewood

Emme Clause
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Gatewood School’s Mini-Players performed the musical play Lemonade twice last Thursday in front of an audience of classmates, friends, and family members.
GWM Book Review: One Wrong Word

GWM Book Review: One Wrong Word

GWM Book Review: One Wrong Word

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
When I shared the WSB-TV newsroom in Atlanta with Hank Phillippi Ryan back in the ‘70s, it was obvious even then that she was not only a terrific young reporter but a powerful storyteller, too. I correctly predicted she’d go far.
World Ballet Series’ Swan Lake is produced by Los Angeles-based Gorskaya-Hartwick Productions, led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick. CONTRIBUTED

World Ballet Series’ Swan Lake is produced by Los Angeles-based Gorskaya-Hartwick Productions, led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick. CONTRIBUTED

Classic Center presents Swan Lake in March

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Swan Lake, among the most beloved ballets of all time, comes to The Classic Center on March 3, in an original new production. The one-night-only performance is part of an ongoing 2023-2024 U.S. tour for the World Ballet Series.
Attendees of “A Matter of Balance” find relatability and connection with each other as they discuss their experiences with potential falls. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Attendees of “A Matter of Balance” find relatability and connection with each other as they discuss their experiences with potential falls. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

‘Matter of Balance’ aims to prevent falls

Emme Clause
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Unfortunately, a fall remains a dangerous possibility for many older adults, which is why the Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging created a program titled “A Matter of Balance.
Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years. CONTRIBUTED

Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years. CONTRIBUTED

Comedian returns to The Plaza

Karen Mills
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Comedian Karen Mills is returning to The Plaza on Feb. 16 and once again bringing the laughs. Mills has been a nationally touring comedian for more than 25 years.
The LOA Chorus consists of seventh-and eighth-grade students, including many in the school’s choral program for two years. CONTRIBUTED

The LOA Chorus consists of seventh-and eighth-grade students, including many in the school’s choral program for two years. CONTRIBUTED

LOA Chorus performs anthem at UGA men's basketball game

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) Chorus sang the national anthem before tipoff on Jan. 13 at the UGA vs. Tennessee men’s basketball game in Athens. The LOA Chorus consists of seventh-and eighth-grade students, including many in the school’s choral program for two years.
Luke McNeil from Gatewood. CONTRIBUTED

Luke McNeil from Gatewood. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Club Honors January 2024 Students of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is pleased to announce the following Students-of-the-Month for January 2024: Luke McNeill (Gatewood), Eric Dolan (Greene County High School), Tucker York (NGA), Jane Monachello (LOA), and Kai Trott (Putnam County High School).
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Safe & Secure Foundation closes ‘on a high note’

T. Michael Stone and Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 25, 2024
The Green County Safe and Secure Foundation is closing down after donating nearly a quarter of a million dollars contributed by local supporters to law enforcement, EMS, and other government entities, according to the man who was instrumental in creating the organization, Charles Middleton.
The Jazz Legacy Project returns to Greensboro for its third season. CONTRIBUTED

The Jazz Legacy Project returns to Greensboro for its third season. CONTRIBUTED

Jazz Legacy Project returns for third season

News Staff
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will open the third season of its Jazz Legacy Series on Feb. 8, with its presentation of The Jazz Legacy Project: Dave Brubeck, Time Out. Brubeck’s Time Out album helped him to achieve status among the most popular jazz artists of the late 1950s and throughout the ‘60s.
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