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The church building that became a house for 80 years. (Contributed)

The church building that became a house for 80 years. (Contributed)

Calling All Angels

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
An article published by The Eatonton Messenger in 1895 described the city’s Episcopalians' first meeting with the Bishop of Georgia. Over the next three years, the paper covered a growing number of Episcopalians meeting in each other’s homes for worship services.
Kennedy Moore dances for the Easter Bunny as vendor Diana Peek of Mim’s Cakes is looking on. The baker of sweet treats at Mim’s Cakes is Peek’s mother, Missy Reynolds, not pictured.

Kennedy Moore dances for the Easter Bunny as vendor Diana Peek of Mim’s Cakes is looking on. The baker of sweet treats at Mim’s Cakes is Peek’s mother, Missy Reynolds, not pictured.

Sweet Tooth Festival draws large crowd, entertains in Madison

Lena Hensley
Thursday, March 30, 2023
On a generally rainy weekend, the skies cleared over the Lion’s Club of Madison on March 25, long enough for the third Sweet Tooth Festival to take place. The first was held in 2018 and this year marked the festival’s return following its interruption by the COVID pandemic.
Victory Train consists of the distribution of targeted learning materials sent home or given to parents at the school system.

Victory Train consists of the distribution of targeted learning materials sent home or given to parents at the school system.

Victory Train proves valuable to Greene County schools

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Victory Train, an early childhood education program in Greensboro, is committed to empowering parents with the necessary skills and resources to enhance students’ educational paths in school.
Grammy winner’s concert to benefit LOA arts program

Grammy winner’s concert to benefit LOA arts program

Grammy winner’s concert to benefit LOA arts program

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Mike Farris, who won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album (“Shine for All the People”), will be performing on March 31, at Oconee Brewing Company (OBC) in downtown Greensboro. All proceeds from the special, one-night-only event will benefit the arts program at Lake Oconee Academy (LOA).
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Fond memories, high expectations for OPAS

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has enjoyed a memorable 15th season, with February being one of the most exciting in the organization’s history. First, Michael Feinstein came to town on Feb. 4, to share his immense talent.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Sherley Selman named outstanding 4-H volunteer

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greene County 4-H would not be successful without the help of volunteers, teachers, administration, donors, and the community. Sherley Selman received the Outstanding 4-H Volunteer Leader Plaque presented to her on March 11th at District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

4-H competes in Junior/Senior District Project Achievement

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greene County 4-H celebrates our six 4-Hers who participated in the Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement (DPA) competition held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center March 10-12. There were 374 competitors representing each county in the Northeast District.
Sixth grader Kenzie Nelson sings an impromptu chorus short from “In My Own Little Corner” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Sixth grader Kenzie Nelson sings an impromptu chorus short from “In My Own Little Corner” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

Putnam students make fine arts presentations

Lena Hensley
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Putnam County Charter School System is celebrating Youth Art Month.
Exchange Bank donates $25,000 to Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

Exchange Bank donates $25,000 to Putnam General Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

HEART helps Exchange Bank donate to PGH

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Through the Georgia Rural Healthcare Organization Tax Credit Program, better known as HEART: Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment, Exchange Bank recently provided Putnam General Hospital with a $25,000 check to help offset losses incurred by poverty-stricken patients.
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