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GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer tells the Putnam County audience about summer plans. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer tells the Putnam County audience about summer plans. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

PCFCC reviews resource guide

Lena Hensley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative (PCFCC) held its monthly meeting on May 3, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

‘Peg Leg’ festival rocks downtown Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The 2nd annual “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ and Blues Festival took over downtown Eatonton’s City Center Stage this past Saturday when several hundred music lovers enjoyed sets by five live acts, with a professional DJ keeping the crowd entertained during changeovers between bands.
After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

PCMS hosts Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Photos & Story By Shelby Huckaby
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Since early January, the students at Putnam County Middle School have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming shows of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton.

“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton.

Places Far and Near opens at MAGallery

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Madison Artists Guild Gallery (MAGallery) is excited to welcome Atlanta artist Lisa Guyton to its gallery for her one-woman exhibition titled “Places Far and Near.” Guyton is a visual artist who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and has called Atlanta home since 1995.
Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

Summer Camps are back at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Summer is all about vacations, time with friends and summer camps. Looking for a way to keep your child or grandchild entertained in a fun and creative way? The Plaza Arts Center has you covered! The Plaza is offering two summer camps this year.
Attendees participate in the Maypole Dance under the guidance of Helen Garcia-Carreras, the choreographer at The Arts Barn. According to her, the maypole dance is a German tradition celebrating the revival of nature. Her mother, Lora Garcia-Carreras, owner of The Arts Barn, studied dances of various countries and was inspired by this German tradition. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Attendees participate in the Maypole Dance under the guidance of Helen Garcia-Carreras, the choreographer at The Arts Barn. According to her, the maypole dance is a German tradition celebrating the revival of nature. Her mother, Lora Garcia-Carreras, owner of The Arts Barn, studied dances of various countries and was inspired by this German tradition. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Plaza Arts Center celebrates May Day

Lena Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
A sunny spring day dawned on April 22 with a splash of colors in front of The Plaza Arts Center by the reviving of nature and the people gathered to celebrate May Day.
Bronco bustin’ gets serious at the 24th annual Greene County Rodeo.

Bronco bustin’ gets serious at the 24th annual Greene County Rodeo.

Rodeo Draws Huge Crowd

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Everybody likes a rodeo, or so it seemed last Saturday at Greene County’s AG Expo Center on C. Weldon Smith Road. Now in its 24th year, the Greene County Livestock Association brought excitement to the area in front of a standing-room-only crowd.
Michael Cavanaugh will be performing The Music of Billy Joel at 7 p.m., May 27 at The Farm at Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Michael Cavanaugh will be performing The Music of Billy Joel at 7 p.m., May 27 at The Farm at Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS presents Memorial Day weekend concert

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) recently featured American legend Michael Feinstein and two-time Grammy winner Samara Joy. Both events were sellouts and next up will be its popular Memorial Day weekend concert at 7 p.m.
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