The exhibit in MMCC’s Gallery 3, “Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue,” will feature several large color works by artist Gary Hudson. CONTRIBUTED

“Hairspray, The Musical” is much more than just an entertaining song-and-dance show (though it does qualify there, too); it also provides strong social commentary on 1960s American history, culture, and race relations. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Georgia’s 2026 Teacher of the Year is Rachel Kinsaul, an agricultural science teacher at MCHS. COURTESY OF GEORGIA DOE

VFW Post 2557 members Neal Fitzgerald, Cam Cunningham, Vince Skidmore, York Griscom, and Jr. Tom Johnson receive awards for outstanding service. CONTRIBUTED

Alejandra Ruiz as Viola (left) has a discussion with Olivia, played by Anna Holland, in the Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s production of “Twelfth Night.” CONTRIBUTED

The Ritz-Carlton Sunday morning. Submitted by Visit Lake Oconee

Perfect snowman-making weather! Submitted by Kay Penter

A live music stage with a DJ playing tunes between sets kept the crowd entertained last spring at The Big Event’s first appearance at Lake Oconee Church in Greensboro, where it returns on March 21 this year. CONTRIBUTED

Four of the six LOA students placed at the top of their presentation categories and advanced to the Georgia DECA State Career Development Conference, Feb. 26–28. CONTRIBUTED

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