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Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s finds success in downtown Madison

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Downtown Madison is known for its collection of small businesses throughout the square, including clothing stores, hair salons, and a variety of dining options.Over the past several years, Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s has become a familiar name among those dining in downtown Madison, thanks in part...
The Crimson and Gold

The Crimson and Gold

GWM Review: The Crimson and Gold

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
I can fully identify with Mark Clegg’s The Crimson and Gold, a historical recap of a potentially tense time in Athens and Clarke County, because a similar process was playing out at the same time in my hometown of Greensboro.In the fall of 1970, I was a member of the first integrated football team...
The Swingin’ Medallions will bring their signature Southern sound to The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton on Sept. 19. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

The Swingin’ Medallions will bring their signature Southern sound to The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton on Sept. 19. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

A Night of Timeless Sound: The Swingin’ Medallions to light up Eatonton

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
As summer begins to soften into fall, the rhythms of the South will come alive in Eatonton when a band that has defined generations of good times takes the stage.The Plaza Arts Center will host an outdoor concert Sept. 19 featuring the legendary Swingin’ Medallions.
David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

OSHM hosts nostalgic ice cream social

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Eatonton’s Old School History Museum (OSHM) at The Plaza Arts Center hosted its annual Ice Cream Social Aug. 15, drawing crowds for a day of old-fashioned fun and community fellowship.“We’re so happy with the big turnout,” OSHM Director Sandra Rosseter said, emphasizing that it took a team effort...
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thirumal (right) accepts a $48,600 grant check from representatives of Robins Financial Credit Union. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thirumal (right) accepts a $48,600 grant check from representatives of Robins Financial Credit Union. CONTRIBUTED

Robins Financial benefits Carter Crossing

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) recently received a $48,600 grant from Robins Financial Credit Union to support critical infrastructure improvements for Carter Crossing, the organization’s planned affordable workforce housing development.The grant will fund septic systems, water...
RecoverNow Greater Atlanta Campus CEO Angela Camp described the mandatory month-long residential stay as an “adult timeout” that removes many of the daily pressures that can interfere with addiction recovery. IAN TOCHER/Staff

RecoverNow Greater Atlanta Campus CEO Angela Camp described the mandatory month-long residential stay as an “adult timeout” that removes many of the daily pressures that can interfere with addiction recovery. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Road to recovery runs through Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Angela Camp’s path to running an addiction treatment facility began with a member of her own family.Camp initially considered becoming a juvenile probation officer after graduating from college.
Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

When words become art

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
What happens when a writer’s words become an artist’s inspiration? That is the question at the heart of Paint Between the Lines, a new collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village Gallery (AVG).
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club celebrates joy, connection during Parent Game Night

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club celebrates joy, connection during Parent Game Night

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club celebrates joy, connection during Parent Game Night

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club of North Central Georgia hosted Parent Game Night Aug. 12, creating an evening filled with laughter, fellowship, friendly competition, and fun for parents in the community.Parents enjoyed an evening of wings, snacks, chips, and drinks while participating in an...
Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

JLP performs Porter at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) returned to a sold-out Festival Hall last Thursday night to present “Cole Porter: Jazz in Technicolor,” celebrating the legendary American composer and songwriter.Led by drummer and event narrator Justin Varnes, JLP also features saxophonist John Sandfort, bassist...
Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Reiki to make a difference as wellness practice

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 13, 2026
For Eatonton native Latonya Taylor, opening a Reiki practice in her hometown began with an invitation to try something she knew absolutely nothing about.Taylor, 46, was introduced to Reiki (pronounced “Raykee”) in June 2025 through her mentor and teacher, Greensboro practitioner Jamie Sills.“At...
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