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MMCC’s Andrews Legacy Exhibit curator Martina Dodd also serves as Program Director of Curation and Object-Based Learning at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC’s Andrews Legacy Exhibit curator Martina Dodd also serves as Program Director of Curation and Object-Based Learning at the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library. CONTRIBUTED

MMCC prepares to open Andrews Legacy Exhibit

News Staff
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) will debut its Andrews Legacy Exhibit Oct. 29, featuring a local Black family that flourished under the trying system of sharecropping tenant farming, according to exhibit curator Martina Dodd.
Chorus teacher Ontario Williams leads sixth grade chorus members in singing ‘Color of the Wind’ from the Disney movie Pocahontas. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Chorus teacher Ontario Williams leads sixth grade chorus members in singing ‘Color of the Wind’ from the Disney movie Pocahontas. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

PCMS presents talent showcase to Board of Education

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education held its monthly work session at Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Oct. 2 to watch the Middle School Showcase.
Elaine Jackson/File Photo

Elaine Jackson/File Photo

Popular Madison-based artist featured at upcoming event

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Among the many featured artists for next week’s Evening With Art fundraiser for the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club is Elaine Jackson. Work from Jackson and other prominent artists from the South will be shown and offered for sale at the event Saturday, Oct.
Johnathon Scott Barrett/File Photo

Johnathon Scott Barrett/File Photo

GWM welcomes cookbook author

Johnathan Barrett
Thursday, October 5, 2023
With the approach of two major “eating” holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas – opportunities abound to create and taste unique culinary delights. And who better to bring fresh ideas and tasty recipes than Johnathon Scott Barrett?
Flanked by Putnam Habitat for Humanity board member Jack McDonald and her children, Barbara Monday (second from left) was all smiles as she participated Monday in the official groundbreaking ceremony for her new home to be completed by early next spring on South Madison Street in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Flanked by Putnam Habitat for Humanity board member Jack McDonald and her children, Barbara Monday (second from left) was all smiles as she participated Monday in the official groundbreaking ceremony for her new home to be completed by early next spring on South Madison Street in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam Habitat creating ‘opportunity’ with home builds

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 5, 2023
In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day, intended for worldwide reflection on the basic right of everyone to adequate shelter.
Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

HSMC hosts Pistons for Paws

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) held its annual Pistons for Paws Charity Car Show fundraiser Sept. 16 in downtown Madison. The show included trucks, motorcycles, classic muscle cars and even a couple of hearses.
Sputnik is one of several pets at the Humane Society of Morgan County that are looking for forever homes. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Sputnik is one of several pets at the Humane Society of Morgan County that are looking for forever homes. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Humane Society gets needed anonymous match

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
After a year of rising costs and a bout of Parvo that closed down the adoption center for two weeks, the treasurer of the Humane Society of Morgan County is projecting an annual shortfall of $50,000.
A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

A1A’s Jeff Pike had his eight-piece band with him for The Plaza show, a staple on their schedule each year.

Parrot Heads, unite!

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The memory of Jimmy Buffett following his Friday, Sept. 1 death from a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer was an overarching and obvious presence Saturday night at The Plaza in Eatonton, where renowned Buffett tribute band A1A was performing just its second show since Buffett’s passing.
Morgan County youth football cheerleaders celebrate as confetti flies in the air. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County youth football cheerleaders celebrate as confetti flies in the air. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County High School football hosts youth night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Morgan County High School football team and athletics department hosted youth night this past week. More than 100 young cheerleaders, youth football players and volunteer recreational coaches lined the field Friday night at Bill Corry Stadium before the Bulldogs’ game against Monroe Area.
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