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Prayer participants include, from left, Rob Reiner, Mark Jones III, Tim Oliver, Rosa Sides, AJ Bryant, Meg Jackson Clark, Ford G’Senger, Father Michael Silloway, Avis Williams, Herman Laguins, Mayor Corey Williams, Dennis Mitchell, Havier Ortiz, Edith Ortiz, Lee Smith, Jonathon Dawson and Fran D’Antonio. CONTRIBUTED

Prayer participants include, from left, Rob Reiner, Mark Jones III, Tim Oliver, Rosa Sides, AJ Bryant, Meg Jackson Clark, Ford G’Senger, Father Michael Silloway, Avis Williams, Herman Laguins, Mayor Corey Williams, Dennis Mitchell, Havier Ortiz, Edith Ortiz, Lee Smith, Jonathon Dawson and Fran D’Antonio. CONTRIBUTED

2022 National Day of Prayer for Greene and Putnam counties had a record number of pastors

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for our nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
Diapers are stacked and ready to be given to families in need. CONTRIBUTED

Diapers are stacked and ready to be given to families in need. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Parenting Project gives out diaper bags

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Thanks to a very generous donation, the Georgia Parenting Project, Inc. has been giving out diapers, diaper bags and other baby supplies to parents and grandparents the past two weeks.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
Friday, May 27, 2022
Submit your events to editor@msgrnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at msgrnews.com. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM. PUTNAM THROUGH MAY 31 What: Ferst Readers Storybook Character Contest Where: Online at https://www.facebook.
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It’s better together!

Melissa Swindell
Friday, May 20, 2022
Cooperation, teamwork, collaboration, solidarity, mutual assistance, partnership, collectivity, working in concert…………..get the message? We all know that when communities work together, they thrive.
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Harmony Crossing Farmer’s Market

News Staff
Friday, May 20, 2022
Shannon’s Greenhouses had a wide selection of Spring floral arrangements for the home and garden at the Harmony Crossing Farmer’s Market, now in its eighth year. The market is open through the fall on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Farm fresh eggs are always a Farmer’s Market favorite for shoppers.
Volunteers and supporters from across Georgia celebrate the 2021 MAG & Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Habitat award. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Volunteers and supporters from across Georgia celebrate the 2021 MAG & Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Habitat award. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Butterflies & Blooms habitat receives state award

Bailey Ballard
Friday, May 20, 2022
Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch was presented the 2021 MAG & Environmental Education Alliance of Georgia Habitat award by the co-chairs, Mary Cary and Susan Meyers, of Monarchs Across Georgia on Monday.
The best beer baristas (say that five times) are at Oconee Brewing: from left, Jake Vogel, Beth Sweeny, Kendrick Ward, Bobby Craig and Aaron Weiner. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The best beer baristas (say that five times) are at Oconee Brewing: from left, Jake Vogel, Beth Sweeny, Kendrick Ward, Bobby Craig and Aaron Weiner. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The best little beer joint in Georgia

Maureen Straatton
Friday, May 13, 2022
In case you are wondering where you can grab a nice cold beer and sample a rotating offering of award-winning brews, you need not look further than Oconee Brewing Company on 202 North West Street in downtown Greensboro.
Twenty-six MCHS seniors were recognized at the Future Educator Signing Day. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

Twenty-six MCHS seniors were recognized at the Future Educator Signing Day. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

MCHS hosts second Educator Signing Day

Katie Marie O’neal
Friday, May 13, 2022
The Morgan County High School (MCHS) held its annual Future Educator Signing Day on May 3. Kaleigh Sidwell started the event last year for her students in the Teaching Pathways program at MCHS. This year, Sidwell recognized 26 seniors signing to be a future educator.

Kristine Anderson presents her newest novel, ‘Crooked Truth’

News Staff
Friday, May 13, 2022
Most everyone enjoys a good oxymoron--jumbo shrimp, civil war, family vacation, or Greater Cleveland! Most oxymorons tend to be clever and funny, even if they are not always completely accurate. They can also help tell a story. Kristine Anderson’s novel, “Crooked Truth,” is such a title.
The OPAS Lounge. CONTRIBUTED

The OPAS Lounge. CONTRIBUTED

A magical OPAS turnaround: debut of OPAS Lounge Series

News Staff
Friday, May 13, 2022
Attending most Oconee Performing Arts Society(OPAS) events is a high point on the cultural calendar of the lake country audience. But with the debut of the OPAS Lounge Series, the organization accomplished something that few could imagine. Audience members were stunned upon entering Festival Hall.
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