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L-R: Greene County 4-H Agent Becca Velasquez attended the 80th annual 4-H State Congress last month in Atlanta with 4-H’ers Ellie Copelan and Serenity Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Greene County 4-H Agent Becca Velasquez attended the 80th annual 4-H State Congress last month in Atlanta with 4-H’ers Ellie Copelan and Serenity Jackson. CONTRIBUTED

Greene 4-H’er is state congress runner-up

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Georgia 4-H celebrated excellence during the 80th annual 4-H State Congress as top 4-H’ers from around the state gathered July 18-21 in Atlanta.
Dr. Willie Oliver of Most Valuable Smiles, presented Putnam County High School graduates Jenna McDerment (left) and Jaida Jackson with $500 scholarship checks last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dr. Willie Oliver of Most Valuable Smiles, presented Putnam County High School graduates Jenna McDerment (left) and Jaida Jackson with $500 scholarship checks last Friday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MVS awards scholarships to local graduates

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Two recent Putnam County High School (PCHS) graduates were presented with scholarship checks last Friday from Dr. Willie Oliver at his Most Valuable Smiles (MVS) dentistry practice on Eatonton’s downtown square.
Volunteers Sandra Gunn (left), and Laura Hotzler watch as campers color bookmarks for veterans.

Volunteers Sandra Gunn (left), and Laura Hotzler watch as campers color bookmarks for veterans.

Plaza Arts Center teaches kids ideas for creativity

Lena Hensley
Thursday, August 3, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center’s annual Art Camp for Kids took place July 17-21, in Eatonton. “Children at this camp are doing different types of art and get exposed to different art media,” Plaza Arts Center Executive Director Susan Usry said. “There are a lot of activities, and the children are very good.
The 4-H group learns about modern greenhouse farming techniques at Pure Beauty Farms. CONTRIBUTED

The 4-H group learns about modern greenhouse farming techniques at Pure Beauty Farms. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H: Building Blocks

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The 4-H Building Blocks Program is a week-long day camp that bridges the gap between students and their community. How much do you really know about the community in which you live? Ten Greene County 4-H’ers decided to accept the challenge.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Jazz Legacy Project to feature music of Mercer

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier arts venue and cultural center, presents next month, the third of four shows in its 2023 Jazz Legacy Project series: Johnny Mercer, From Savannah to Hollywood.
BankSouth has $100k HEART for St. Mary’s

BankSouth has $100k HEART for St. Mary’s

BankSouth has $100k HEART for St. Mary’s

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
BankSouth recently contributed $100,000 to St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital through the Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program.
Present for the Firefly Trail Inc. check presentation were (L-R): Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, Firefly Trail Development Coordinator John Kissane, PTI Board Member Lisa Baynes, Woodville Mayor Phil Brock, and Greene County Commission Chair Gary Ursy. CONTRIBUTED

Present for the Firefly Trail Inc. check presentation were (L-R): Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, Firefly Trail Development Coordinator John Kissane, PTI Board Member Lisa Baynes, Woodville Mayor Phil Brock, and Greene County Commission Chair Gary Ursy. CONTRIBUTED

Firefly Trail Inc. assists Woodville with matching funds

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Firefly Trail Inc. recently presented a $200,000 check to Woodville Mayor Phil Brock and Greene County leaders to assist with the city’s portion of local matching funds required to build the trail through Woodville.
Photo/Anywhere You Run

Photo/Anywhere You Run

GWM book review: Anywhere You Run

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
A single page into Wanda Morris’ sophomore novel was enough for me to understand why the Georgia Writers Association dubbed her “Mystery Author of the Year.” Anywhere You Run, published by William Morrow in October 2022, follows two sisters on the run in the Jim Crow South.
Josie Holder and Cadence Reid weave pipe cleaners together to decorate their pencil holders. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Josie Holder and Cadence Reid weave pipe cleaners together to decorate their pencil holders. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Summer Inspiration teaches kids useful skills

Lena Hensley
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Putnam County’s Summer Inspiration Program keeps children busy during the summer months and continues to teach them practical skills in a fun and engaging way. Rising kindergarteners to second graders in the Happy Little Gardeners camp learned how to grow their own vegetables.
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