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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

The Plaza celebrates 2023 success

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The mission for The Plaza Arts Center has remained the same for the past 15 years and will continue in the future: striving to bring quality entertainment to Eatonton and its surrounding communities and impacting area youth by giving them opportunities to learn about the arts.
L-R: Judy Fain, Linda Pressley, Gail Mills and Leonell Alligood work as Santa’s helpers at Santa’s Secret Workshop. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Judy Fain, Linda Pressley, Gail Mills and Leonell Alligood work as Santa’s helpers at Santa’s Secret Workshop. CONTRIBUTED

Santa’s Secret Workshop

News Staff
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The members of Phoenix Homemakers of Eatonton have been providing a Santa's Secret Shop at the Putnam County Primary School to allow children who might not be able to get Christmas gifts for their parents or guardians to shop for those gifts.
Willy Wonka, played by Timothée Chalamet , sets out on a journey to sell his chocolate to the world and establish the Wonka brand. COURETESY OF WANRT BROS. PICTURES

Willy Wonka, played by Timothée Chalamet , sets out on a journey to sell his chocolate to the world and establish the Wonka brand. COURETESY OF WANRT BROS. PICTURES

Movie Review: Wonka

Katie Flicker
Thursday, January 4, 2024
This past weekend was about whimsical feelings and cheer, which is why my family and I went to see Wonka. Wonka is a movie showing the origins of the Wonka candy factory that we all know. It takes us through the story of a young son of a baker who grew up to make a promise to his mother come true.
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GCSO hosts awards luncheon

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Sheriff Donnie Harrison hosted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office annual holiday luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 21. This luncheon is an annual tradition for Harrison as he looks forward to celebrating the deputies and the hard work of his staff throughout the year.
Jumaane Smith performed for the semi-annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors membership meeting in November. CONTRIBUTED

Jumaane Smith performed for the semi-annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors membership meeting in November. CONTRIBUTED

NHN receives $10,000 donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN), a non-profit organization serving Putnam and Greene Counties, celebrated its success during the past three years with music, money, and memories at its semi-annual membership meeting in November.
(From L to R): Dene Channell, Al Cason, and David Barnhart, who were all members of the 1970 Greene County High School football team, get set to sign books at the ceremony.

(From L to R): Dene Channell, Al Cason, and David Barnhart, who were all members of the 1970 Greene County High School football team, get set to sign books at the ceremony.

‘19 of Greene’ holds book signing at GCHS

Story And Photos By Lance Mccurley
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Greene County High School hosted a special and historic event on Dec. 9 in its lunchroom. Greene County alumni and famous college football writer Tony Barnhart hosted a signing for his new book, “ The 19 of Greene,” about the first integrated football team in 1970 at GCHS.
Just one of several houses on Christmas Cove decorated with lights. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Just one of several houses on Christmas Cove decorated with lights. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Santa cruises for Christmas on Sinclair

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, December 21, 2023
On a chilly night on Dec. 18, Santa set out with a group of Lake Sinclair enthusiasts to see the enchanting Christmas Cove. From singing Christmas songs to playing “I Spy” with the attendees in Christmas Cove, the journey was full of laughter, music, and holiday cheer.
Putnam Co. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Beds for Kids, L-R: Elk Norma Graham, Frank Revson, leader of the mission team, and Elk Bob Colie.

Putnam Co. Neighbors Helping Neighbors Beds for Kids, L-R: Elk Norma Graham, Frank Revson, leader of the mission team, and Elk Bob Colie.

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge spread Christmas cheer across four counties

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Each year, Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 makes Christmas donations to four charities within Greene, Putnam, Morgan, and Hancock counties. This year a $2,000 donation was made on Nov.
In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In addition to singing and leading the band, Gransden plays a mean trumpet. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gransden and band swing into The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Joe Gransden and his 16-piece band with guest vocalist Robin Latimore got in the groove at The Plaza Arts Center on Dec. 9 with a swingin’ Christmas show.
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