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Reasha Daniels (third from right) and several other Putnam County women recently visited a youth detention center for girls in Macon to distribute dresses for a Valentine’s Day dance. CONTRIBUTED

Reasha Daniels (third from right) and several other Putnam County women recently visited a youth detention center for girls in Macon to distribute dresses for a Valentine’s Day dance. CONTRIBUTED

Pretty Girlz Fitness promotes prom dress drive

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 19, 2026
What started as a simple Facebook post has turned into a community-wide effort to make prom dreams come true for dozens of local teens.
Alice Walker

Alice Walker

Eatonton’s Walker understands voter rights

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Alice Walker’s dedication to voter rights began in Putnam County.The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple recalls a time as a young girl when she and her father walked to a Putnam County polling place — a tiny, white-owned store “in the middle of nowhere.
“Moving People are Moving Targets,” is a painting by UGA grad Janie Geisler and one of 20 works in “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists,” to be presented April 20 to May 29 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in rural Buckhead. CONTRIBUTED

“Moving People are Moving Targets,” is a painting by UGA grad Janie Geisler and one of 20 works in “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists,” to be presented April 20 to May 29 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in rural Buckhead. CONTRIBUTED

STMA to host traveling State Art Collection

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA), one of just a handful of single-artist museums in the country, has been selected to host “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists,” Georgia’s traveling State Art Collection.
L-R: Steve Ruzika, Nancy DiSpirito, and Becky Smith, GCFP board members, standing in front of the Pantry’s mission statement. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Steve Ruzika, Nancy DiSpirito, and Becky Smith, GCFP board members, standing in front of the Pantry’s mission statement. CONTRIBUTED

GCFP expands services with on-site health care partnership

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County Food Pantry (GCFP) has announced the launch of new on-site health services for GCFP neighbors, in partnership with the Lake Country Rural Health Initiative. Services officially began Feb.
Greg and Anna Lawton with ATLAS scholarship recipients, honoring Greg’s legacy of mentorship, faith, and investment in Greene County students. CONTRIBUTED

Greg and Anna Lawton with ATLAS scholarship recipients, honoring Greg’s legacy of mentorship, faith, and investment in Greene County students. CONTRIBUTED

ATLAS opens applications for Atlas scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
ATLAS Ministry is proud to announce the establishment of the ATLAS Greg Lawton Scholarship, a meaningful tribute to the life, legacy, and lasting impact of Greg Lawton and his wife, Anna.
OPAS scholar and youth choir member Helen Garcia stole the show. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS scholar and youth choir member Helen Garcia stole the show. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS Winter Ball a big hit at Ritz-Carlton Reynolds

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) hosted its annual Winter Ball Jan. 31 at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee.The evening’s headliner, legendary singer and cultural preservationist Michael Feinstein, gave a masterful performance demonstrating his command of American popular standards.
Kel-Mac Saddle Club members (l-r) Lori Williams, Jeanne Barsanti, Dayle Faulkner, and Susan McCullar briefly pose for a photo during a ride together. CONTRIBUTED

Kel-Mac Saddle Club members (l-r) Lori Williams, Jeanne Barsanti, Dayle Faulkner, and Susan McCullar briefly pose for a photo during a ride together. CONTRIBUTED

Kel-Mac Saddle Club celebrates 50th anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The 50th anniversary celebration for Kel-Mac Saddle Club, honoring all current and former members, is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, at the Farmington Community Center (2851 Old Farmington Rd., Watkinsville).
The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

The Jenkins family poses for a photo on Morgan County football’s Senior Night last season. CONTRIBUTED

One family, two dreams: Jenkins twins excel for Morgan County

Lance McCurley and Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 12, 2026
For Brody and Caroline Jenkins, the past few months have marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another — one that will send Morgan County’s twin standouts on separate paths to the highest level of collegiate athletics.
The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

MAG features Land and Sea Georgia

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Madison Artists Guild (MAG) held an opening reception on Jan. 30 for Barbara Mann’s “Land and Sea Georgia, an exhibition scheduled to remain on display through March 7, providing a visual exploration of the state’s extensive ecological diversity.
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