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The cast of Lake Country Players’ presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace” is eager to start its four-day run Nov. 2-5 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of Lake Country Players’ presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace” is eager to start its four-day run Nov. 2-5 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country Players present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Lake Country Players (LCP) is ready to delight audiences with a classic play that never loses its charm: “Arsenic and Old Lace,” by Joseph Kesselring. Under the direction of Mo Brower and assistant director Anenaca Simpson, this timeless, laugh-out-loud farce is poised to take the stage Nov.
Panola Hall, home to Sylvia, the most famous ghost in Eatonton, will be part of GWM’s Haunted Eatonton Ghost Tours later this month. CONTRIBUTED

Panola Hall, home to Sylvia, the most famous ghost in Eatonton, will be part of GWM’s Haunted Eatonton Ghost Tours later this month. CONTRIBUTED

Join GWM’s “Haunted” Eatonton Tours

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Is Eatonton “haunted?” Find out just in time for Halloween with Georgia Writers Museum’s (GWM’s) Haunted Eatonton Ghost Tours, starting at sundown on Oct. 27, 28, and 30 – when the ghosts come out. Join GWM for a guided walking tour at either 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
BeeCo Apiaries’ Mary Lacksen (left) and her daughter-in-law Caroline Lacksen exhibit a live honeybee hive during their visit to Eatonton’s Old School History Museum last Sunday. CONTRIBUTED

BeeCo Apiaries’ Mary Lacksen (left) and her daughter-in-law Caroline Lacksen exhibit a live honeybee hive during their visit to Eatonton’s Old School History Museum last Sunday. CONTRIBUTED

The buzz on honeybees presented at OSHM

Rufus Adair
Thursday, October 19, 2023
This story features the buzz of the bees. Or at least as much as Georgia master beekeeper Mary Lacksen could pack into an hour’s presentation during the Old School History Museum’s most recent installment of its Sunday-at-the-Museum lecture series.
Morning Shadows, Watercolor by Elizabeth Barton

Morning Shadows, Watercolor by Elizabeth Barton

Art Quilts and Watercolor Exhibition on display at MAGallery

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Madison Artists Guild Gallery is proud to welcome celebrated quilter, watercolorist, teacher, and quilting author Elizabeth Barton as its next special exhibition artist. The public is invited to a free opening reception in honor of Ms. Barton and her exceptional work on Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors fixed Putnam County resident Doris Jordan’s well pump that had cut off her water supply. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors fixed Putnam County resident Doris Jordan’s well pump that had cut off her water supply. CONTRIBUTED

Local contractor critical to NHN success stories

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It’s hard to imagine. When Eric Thompkins’ backyard well pump failed, he had to carry three, five-gallon barrels of water from his nearby mother’s home just so he could bathe, flush his toilets, and have water to drink. Thompkins has multiple sclerosis and lives alone in his Putnam County home.
Representatives of Gatewood Schools, including Headmaster Jeff Decker, Assistant Headmaster Josh Ringer and Director of Development Marie Rainey, among others, joined several local officials in tossing a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the official groundbreaking of Gatewood’s new high school. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Representatives of Gatewood Schools, including Headmaster Jeff Decker, Assistant Headmaster Josh Ringer and Director of Development Marie Rainey, among others, joined several local officials in tossing a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the official groundbreaking of Gatewood’s new high school. IAN TOCHER/Staff

New high school coming for Gatewood

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Gatewood Schools officially broke ground on Oct. 4 on a new high school building, ideally ready for occupation for the 2024-25 school year.
Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Former Eatonton local Matt Rogers will headline the Homegrown Talent showcase. CONTRIBUTED

Homegrown Talent showcase coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Most people know someone from where they grew up who is often hailed as a hometown “hero.” Whether it’s a politician, musician, artist, or author, there are just some who stand out and go on to accomplish great things.
GWM Interview: Johnathon Barrett

GWM Interview: Johnathon Barrett

GWM Interview: Johnathon Barrett

Johnathon Barrett
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Inevitably, the kitchen is the busiest room in the house during the holidays. It’s where culinary delights are concocted, and signature dishes created. Seriously, nothing says “Thanksgiving” like roasted turkey, or “Christmas” like decorated cookies.
Film director Jesse Thomas Freeman will host a Q&A after the screening of his documentary Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel at Athens Ciné. CONTRIBUTED

Film director Jesse Thomas Freeman will host a Q&A after the screening of his documentary Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel at Athens Ciné. CONTRIBUTED

Steffen Thomas film to show at Athens Ciné

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art announced that Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel, a documentary on the life of noted artist Steffen Thomas, will screen at 7:45 p.m., Oct. 18 at Athens Ciné, following a 6:30 p.m. reception in the Ciné LAB.
Members of the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties pose around the Rotary Peace Pole located at the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties pose around the Rotary Peace Pole located at the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club. CONTRIBUTED

Local Rotary Club celebrates International Peace Day

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties celebrated International Peace Day on Sept. 21 with a celebration at the Rotary Peace Pole located at the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club. International Peace Day was originally established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly.
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