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OPAS community youth chorus shines at Festival Hall

News Staff
Thursday, December 14, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Community Youth Chorus performed on Dec. 3 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, underscoring the shared commitment of OPAS with its surrounding community to nurturing the next generation of artists.
Vocalist Loretta Farley closed the 5th annual Peaceful Purpose Hospice “Diamonds in the Sky” event with a powerful performance that spurred spontaneous applause at various times. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Vocalist Loretta Farley closed the 5th annual Peaceful Purpose Hospice “Diamonds in the Sky” event with a powerful performance that spurred spontaneous applause at various times. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Diamonds in the Sky provides comfort and hope

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Though typically filled with joy and cheer, for those who have lost someone special in their lives the holiday season may cause feelings of grief to grow even stronger. Loss is an experience familiar to everyone in some way, and support is usually not just appreciated – but necessary.
The Pre-K Carolers close the showcase by singing The Reindeer Pokey. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Pre-K Carolers close the showcase by singing The Reindeer Pokey. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

BOE watches PCPS showcase

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Members of the Baldwin County Board of Education watched the final talent showcase of the year on Dec. 4 at Putnam County Primary School. Principal of the primary school Dr.
Luxury Lake Oconee’s Ted Baker (center, white shirt) and Weidmann Remodeling’s Dan Weidmann (right, red shirt) present Lake Oconee Area Builders Association’s Wendy Daniel and Christy Kimbrough, alongside team members from both offices, with donations to support LOABA’s Christmas Outreach Drive. CONTRIBUTED

Luxury Lake Oconee’s Ted Baker (center, white shirt) and Weidmann Remodeling’s Dan Weidmann (right, red shirt) present Lake Oconee Area Builders Association’s Wendy Daniel and Christy Kimbrough, alongside team members from both offices, with donations to support LOABA’s Christmas Outreach Drive. CONTRIBUTED

LOABA Christmas Outreach Drive receives donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group and Weidmann Remodeling partnered to sponsor the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) Christmas Outreach Drive with a $2,500 donation for local charities during the holiday season.
David Chancey/File Photo

David Chancey/File Photo

Chancey: How to have the best Christmas ever

David Chancey
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The Christmas rush is in full throttle and the pressure is on to get it all done before December 25th. I admire those wise folks who make Christmas purchases all year long. Of course, if I was smart enough to purchase gifts ahead of time, I’d probably forget where I hid them.
Dr. Meigan Miller and her team. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Meigan Miller and her team. CONTRIBUTED

Miller strives to offer the highest quality of dental care

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Dr. Meigan Miller, D.M.D., Family Dentistry offers the highest quality of dental care in Eatonton, Ga., and welcomes patients from all over middle Georgia. They strive to meet all of your dental needs and will help you find the right treatment that will bring out your best smile.
Mother and daughter Angela and Connie Rodgers are both Savannah Court residents. CONTRIBUTED

Mother and daughter Angela and Connie Rodgers are both Savannah Court residents. CONTRIBUTED

Public thanks inspire residents

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
At Greene County’s Walker United Methodist Church, Pastor David Collins challenged those in attendance on Oct. 29 to create a Thanksgiving journal for the next 22 days, starting Nov. 1.
Book review: The 19 of Greene

Book review: The 19 of Greene

Book review: The 19 of Greene

Tony Barnhart
Thursday, November 30, 2023
“Transported … that’s the word … I was utterly transported!” I found myself repeating those words as I pondered this book review of The 19 of Greene by Tony Barnhart. I am not exaggerating. I really was taken back to another world, one that no longer exists.
Lake Country Chorus presents ‘Let It Snow’

Lake Country Chorus presents ‘Let It Snow’

Lake Country Chorus presents ‘Let It Snow’

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Regardless of what weather professionals may forecast, for one magical evening this December, Lake Country Chorus (LCC) promises to bring a winter wonderland to Greensboro.
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