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Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

GWM/Artisans Village combine artwork with words

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Imagine watching words jump off the page, turned into impressive works of art.Welcome to the inaugural Paint Between the Lines, an innovative collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village, just steps away from each other in downtown Eatonton.
Mark Clegg

Mark Clegg

Georgia Writers Museum to host author Clegg next month

Mark Clegg
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has announced that author Mark Clegg will be the featured speaker at its September Meet the Author program, where he will discuss his new book, The Crimson and Gold.Winner of a 2026 Historic Athens Preservation Award, The Crimson and Gold offers a comprehensive...
Chicago Rewired will perform Aug. 15 at The Plaza Arts Center, with tickets available now at plazacenter.org. CONTRIBUTED

Chicago Rewired will perform Aug. 15 at The Plaza Arts Center, with tickets available now at plazacenter.org. CONTRIBUTED

Chicago Rewired coming soon to The Plaza Arts Center

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Music fans are in for an electrifying night on Aug. 15, as tribute band Chicago Rewired takes the stage at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.Known for its dynamic performances and faithful recreation of Chicago’s iconic blend of rock, jazz, and pop, Chicago Rewired delivers a powerful live...
Employees and supporters of Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia cheer as the ribbon is cut late last Tuesday to officially recognize the opening of the unique, new facility in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Employees and supporters of Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia cheer as the ribbon is cut late last Tuesday to officially recognize the opening of the unique, new facility in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country welcomes Seniors Helping Seniors

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Greene and Putnam County chambers of commerce held a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony July 21 to welcome Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia to Lake Country and celebrate the opening of the company's new Eatonton office.Community leaders, chamber members, referral partners and local...
Sachal Vasandani

Sachal Vasandani

Festival Hall presents ‘Cole Porter, Jazz in Technicolor’

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Festival Hall in Greensboro will stage its second show of the 2026 Jazz Series on Aug. 6, with The Jazz Legacy Project’s (JLP’s) presentation of “Cole Porter, Jazz in Technicolor,” featuring special guest vocalist Sachal Vasandani.Porter stands alone with an unparalleled gift of contributing so...
Teaching and worship were part of ATLAS camp’s summer programming for rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students. CONTRIBUTED

Teaching and worship were part of ATLAS camp’s summer programming for rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students. CONTRIBUTED

ATLAS celebrates a summer of camp, community support

News Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
ATLAS Ministry recently completed three weeks of summer camp, welcoming 120 campers each week for a season centered on faith, friendship, personal growth, and community support.ATLAS Camp serves rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students in a gospel-centered environment designed to strengthen...
The Morgan County Board of Education recognized the Diamond Dogs on Monday for winning their first state title in program history. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Morgan County Board of Education recognized the Diamond Dogs on Monday for winning their first state title in program history. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Diamond Dogs recognized at MCSS July board meeting

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Education recently recognized the Morgan County baseball team for winning the first state championship in program history.
Jon Pardi

Jon Pardi

Pardi bringing the party to Athens

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Multi-platinum country music star Jon Pardi will bring his signature sound and trademark blend of "high-energy country with just enough rock and roll" (Rolling Stone) to Athens on Oct. 24 when his "Gamblin' Man" Tour stops at Akins Ford Arena.Named after a fan-favorite track from his fifth studio...
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