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Riders pedal into downtown Union Point during a past Ticket to Ride event. This year, Union Point will host its start, finish, and SAG location at Union Pharmacy, including food trucks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Riders pedal into downtown Union Point during a past Ticket to Ride event. This year, Union Point will host its start, finish, and SAG location at Union Pharmacy, including food trucks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CONTRIBUTED

Twelve miles of trail highlight Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride March 28

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2026
The 15th annual Athens Physical Therapy Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride cycling event will roll out of Athens, Winterville, and Union Point on March 28 to celebrate the 12 miles of trail already open and raise funds and support to complete the remaining 27 miles of the 39-mile rail-trail.
L-R: Susan Homung, Barbara Robbins, Carla Pinkney, and Paul Smith from the church, along with Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika and Daisy Bell. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Susan Homung, Barbara Robbins, Carla Pinkney, and Paul Smith from the church, along with Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika and Daisy Bell. CONTRIBUTED

First Presbyterian scores big on Souper Bowl Sunday

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Despite two snowstorms and one ice storm — all on Sundays in January and February — the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro was still able to gather and donate hundreds of cans of food for the Greene County Food Pantry.
Photographer Matthew ‘Georgia’ Demarko has spent more than a decade documenting the human condition through his lens. CONTRIBUTED

Photographer Matthew ‘Georgia’ Demarko has spent more than a decade documenting the human condition through his lens. CONTRIBUTED

‘In Awe of Existence’ photography event Sunday at MMCC

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Noted Atlanta-based photographer Matthew Georgia Demarko is presenting “In Awe of Existence: Photography’s Journey to the Sublime” on Sunday, March 8, at the historic auditorium of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. The lecture begins at 4 p.m.
Surrounded by members of Putnam County High School’s Servant Leadership Class, Georgia author Nic Stone (center) relaxes at the Georgia Writers Museum after making a presentation last Friday night about her young adult book, Dear Martin. CONTRIBUTED

Surrounded by members of Putnam County High School’s Servant Leadership Class, Georgia author Nic Stone (center) relaxes at the Georgia Writers Museum after making a presentation last Friday night about her young adult book, Dear Martin. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS students host bestselling author

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Each year, the Putnam County High School (PCHS) Servant Leadership Class presents a capstone project in its role as the Jr. Board of Directors for the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM).
The auction will be highlighted by a pair of Boss & Co. sidelock ejector SXS 12-gauge shotguns, expected to sell for up to $18,000. CONTRIBUTED

The auction will be highlighted by a pair of Boss & Co. sidelock ejector SXS 12-gauge shotguns, expected to sell for up to $18,000. CONTRIBUTED

Live/remote gun auction coming to Greensboro

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Montrose Auction will hold a live firearms auction beginning at 10 a.m., March 14, at Alligood’s in Greensboro.Bidding will be conducted live on site, with absentee, phone, and live online bidding also involved.
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MAGallery presents unique silk art exhibit

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
MAGallery is presenting a special solo exhibition, “Nature Mirrored in Silk,” featuring the intricate work of Athens-based artist Margaret Agner. The exhibition will be open from March 13 to April 18, featuring the intersection of fine art and fiber design.
Briarpatch Farm will host its annual Songwriter Night on April 18 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. CONTRIBUTED

Briarpatch Farm will host its annual Songwriter Night on April 18 to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. CONTRIBUTED

Briarpatch Farm to host Songwriter Night benefiting Putnam Habitat

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Briarpatch Farm will host Songwriter Night on Saturday, April 18, 2026, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Putnam and bringing the community together for an intimate evening of live music and storytelling in support of local housing.
Children’s author Andrea Cassell recently released her fourth children’s book, Kibby the Underdoodle. CONTRIBUTED

Children’s author Andrea Cassell recently released her fourth children’s book, Kibby the Underdoodle. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country author releases 4th ‘Kibby’ book

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Lake Oconee resident and five-time award-winning author Andrea Cassell recently released her fourth children’s book, Kibby the Underdoodle.In this uplifting series, Cassell teaches life lessons as seen through the eyes of her dog, Kibby.
The Smithsonian Institution’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” traveling exhibit will debut in Eatonton with a soft opening for educators on April 20, and then open to the public from April 25 to May 31. CONTRIBUTED

The Smithsonian Institution’s “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” traveling exhibit will debut in Eatonton with a soft opening for educators on April 20, and then open to the public from April 25 to May 31. CONTRIBUTED

‘Voices and Votes’ to explore Georgia women’s suffrage

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Did you know Georgia was the first state to reject the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, giving women the right to vote? And the state did not officially ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution until 1970?
Licensed speech therapist Kay Jones (red dress), owner of Lake Oconee Speech Therapy, cuts the ribbon flanked by her husband and son as other members of her Lake Country community cheer the official opening of her facility at 951 Harmony Rd., Ste. 103, Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Licensed speech therapist Kay Jones (red dress), owner of Lake Oconee Speech Therapy, cuts the ribbon flanked by her husband and son as other members of her Lake Country community cheer the official opening of her facility at 951 Harmony Rd., Ste. 103, Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

LOST helps local kids find their voices

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 26, 2026
After working more than four decades in Georgia’s public schools, licensed speech therapist Kay Jones thought she had retired for good. Instead, she found herself starting over — but this time on her own terms.Jones is the founder of Lake Oconee Speech Therapy (LOST), which opened Nov.
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