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Art in Action

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Greensboro successfully launched its "Art in Action" event last Friday at Festival Hall, with a second-day event downtown last Saturday. More than 10 artists were stationed throughout downtown, showcasing and demonstrating their work.
Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.-Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lake Country gets new Ansley-Christie’s business center

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Adriana Velez is fostering a growing luxury real estate presence in Lake Country by establishing a local business center under the Ansley Real Estate - Christie’s International banners, signaling both personal momentum and broader market demand.
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents Kinchafoonee Cowboys in May

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Lake Country is gearing up for a night of high-energy country music as the Kinchafoonee Cowboys will perform outdoors at The Plaza Arts Center on May 2 in Eatonton.
As usual, the fight begins on “The Jerry Springer Show.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

As usual, the fight begins on “The Jerry Springer Show.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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LCP presents two one-act plays

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Lake Country Players performed two one-act plays in its latest production, which ended Sunday at Festival Hall in Greensboro.Directed by Mo Brower and Art Shutt, “Mere Mortals” and “I Hate Shakespeare!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students. CONTRIBUTED

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students. CONTRIBUTED

BOOM! Trio ft. Lahavi coming to cultural center

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents BOOM! Trio ft. Lahavi on Saturday, April 4, at the Center’s historic auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the dynamic show begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $35 and $15 for students.
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PAPA presents ‘Play On!’ at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Get ready for laughter, chaos, and theatrical mayhem as The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presents “Play On!” opening April 16 at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton.“Play On!
The Jazz Legacy Project, led by drummer Justin Varnes, will feature the life and music of Louis Armstrong on May 14, at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The Jazz Legacy Project, led by drummer Justin Varnes, will feature the life and music of Louis Armstrong on May 14, at Festival Hall in Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

JLP to present music of Louis Armstrong

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2026
As part of its 2026 Jazz Series, Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall will present its second of four scheduled shows this year by The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) on May 14, featuring the music of Louis Armstrong, Pops: The Father of Jazz.
Inaugural ‘Honoring Our Heroes’ event draws huge crowd. CONTRIBUTED

Inaugural ‘Honoring Our Heroes’ event draws huge crowd. CONTRIBUTED

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Inaugural ‘Honoring Our Heroes’ event draws huge crowd

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International (GCSCI), in partnership with the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge and Mike and Kathy Adams Rainey, organized a night of “Honoring Our Heroes” on March 14 at the Raineys’ Briarpatch Farms in Putnam County.
Second-grade students from Greene County Elementary School earned a field trip on March 12 to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta after meeting academic, attendance, behavior, and effort goals set by their teachers. CONTRIBUTED

Second-grade students from Greene County Elementary School earned a field trip on March 12 to the Children’s Museum of Atlanta after meeting academic, attendance, behavior, and effort goals set by their teachers. CONTRIBUTED

GCES ‘Curious Kids’ earn trip to Atlanta

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Second-grade students at Greene County Elementary School were recently rewarded with a memorable field trip to Atlanta after meeting academic, attendance, behavior, and effort goals set by their teachers.
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