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Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents plenty of spring options

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The historic Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton has some excellent upcoming opportunities to get out and enjoy the springtime.First up is the Queen tribute band Kings of Queen this Saturday night (March 23), but a very limited number of tickets remain, so visit online at plazacenter.org to order...
Greene County 4-H took 31 competitors to District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H took 31 competitors to District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle. CONTRIBUTED

4-H’ers excel at District Project Achievement

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
On Feb. 17, 23 counties from across the state of Georgia participated in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.More than 461 youth from these counties participated in public speaking and culinary competitions.Greene County was proud to have 31 competitors in fourth,...
Large, happy, Lake Country crowds filled the aisles of The Big Event last Saturday, where more than 180 vendors displayed, demonstrated, and sold their products and services.

Large, happy, Lake Country crowds filled the aisles of The Big Event last Saturday, where more than 180 vendors displayed, demonstrated, and sold their products and services.

The 2024 Big Event a big success

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Big Event, presented this past Saturday by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), enjoyed clear skies with warm weather and great attendance at Lake Oconee Village alongside Vista Drive, south of Greensboro.
The Arts Barn cloggers dance to the song “High and Mighty” by Christ Church Choir and Dolly Parton.

The Arts Barn cloggers dance to the song “High and Mighty” by Christ Church Choir and Dolly Parton.

Young performers present PCMS cocoa house

Story And Photos By Emme Clause
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn combined last Friday night for the second event in this year’s Coffee House series, with a special Cocoa House at the Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Little Theater.The difference between the Cocoa House from the typical Coffee House is the event featured...
Winterville riders pose on their bikes. CONTRIBUTED

Winterville riders pose on their bikes. CONTRIBUTED

13th year for Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Participants in the 13th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, can enjoy 6.5 miles of new trail in Greene County, cross the new Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek in Athens, or go gravel grinding for the first time in the event’s history.Scheduled for Saturday,...
L-R: Leadership Putnam 2023-24 members Tiffany Vanstone, Justin Hadden, Ian Tocher, Rindi Daniel, Rachael Bradley, Taylor Addison, Yolanda Rodriguez and A.J. Nugent at the Uncle Remus Golf Course in Eatonton. Not shown: Diane Carter, Lynde Schubert. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Leadership Putnam 2023-24 members Tiffany Vanstone, Justin Hadden, Ian Tocher, Rindi Daniel, Rachael Bradley, Taylor Addison, Yolanda Rodriguez and A.J. Nugent at the Uncle Remus Golf Course in Eatonton. Not shown: Diane Carter, Lynde Schubert. CONTRIBUTED

LP golf tourney benefits Putnam County

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 7, 2024
No doubt a cliché, but a good time was had by all.“That’s what I heard several times, that the people who were out here just had a really good time and liked how relaxed and easy-going everything was, and also that it went smooth and was just a fun time,” said Justin Hadden, chairman for the...
Participants display their artwork created during the 8th annual Heart & Art event Feb. 23 at Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

Participants display their artwork created during the 8th annual Heart & Art event Feb. 23 at Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

‘Heart & Art’ at PGH raises heart-health awareness

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Putnam General Hospital, with support from The Artisans Village Guild of Eatonton, hosted the 8th annual Heart & Art event on Feb. 23, in support of the American Heart Association's “Go Red for Women” campaign.Aimed at promoting heart disease prevention and stroke awareness in women, Dr. Kimberly...
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