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L-R: Al Mangin (GCCO), Danny Johnson (Georgia Power), Judi Anderson (GCCO), Daby Benjamin (GCCO), Betty Aubin (100 Who Care); Mike Bradford (The Salvation Army Project SHARE), Marlene Schwartzberg (100), Cliff Peck (Del Webb Golf Club), Yvette Richards (100), Skip Wetzstein (Golf), Bill Allen (Golf), and Dr. Melissa Middlebrooks (GP). CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Al Mangin (GCCO), Danny Johnson (Georgia Power), Judi Anderson (GCCO), Daby Benjamin (GCCO), Betty Aubin (100 Who Care); Mike Bradford (The Salvation Army Project SHARE), Marlene Schwartzberg (100), Cliff Peck (Del Webb Golf Club), Yvette Richards (100), Skip Wetzstein (Golf), Bill Allen (Golf), and Dr. Melissa Middlebrooks (GP). CONTRIBUTED

100 Who Care donates $15,614 to Greene Christian Outreach

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Del Webb 100 Who Care organization presented $15,614 — one of its largest donations ever — to Greene County Christian Outreach (GCCO) Dec. 15.
John Foos

John Foos

NHN adds Foos to Board of Directors

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Greene and Putnam counties, has announced the addition of John Foos to its board of directors and to the position of vice president of finance.
Victory Train volunteers work together to help spread Christmas cheer. CONTRIBUTED

Victory Train volunteers work together to help spread Christmas cheer. CONTRIBUTED

Victory Train celebrates Christmas with 450 children

Skyla Morris
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Victory Train is an early childhood nonprofit serving children ages zero through five in Greene County. The local organization recently celebrated the Christmas season at a holiday event, gifting educational toys and books to nearly 450 children in the program.
Kellsey Ortega (left) plays Tracy Turnblad, and Tyler Stella plays Link Larkin in “Hairspray the Musical,” coming soon to The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

Kellsey Ortega (left) plays Tracy Turnblad, and Tyler Stella plays Link Larkin in “Hairspray the Musical,” coming soon to The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

‘Hairspray the Musical’ coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The beat drops this January as “Hairspray the Musical” bursts onto the stage, live at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. This high-energy, feel-good Broadway favorite premieres Jan. 22 and runs on various dates until Feb. 1 at The Plaza.
L-R: Talethia and Randy McMichael joined 100 Women Who Care Lake Country Director Rebecca Prance and Veterans Wall of Honor Park administrator Nikki Barker, with Rev. Sidney Jackson, his wife, Lula, and 100WWCLC member Nancy Marshall, as the charitable organization made a $10K donation to support the downtown Eatonton park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Talethia and Randy McMichael joined 100 Women Who Care Lake Country Director Rebecca Prance and Veterans Wall of Honor Park administrator Nikki Barker, with Rev. Sidney Jackson, his wife, Lula, and 100WWCLC member Nancy Marshall, as the charitable organization made a $10K donation to support the downtown Eatonton park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lake Country’s 100 Women creates community impact

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A room full of charity-minded women, a few five-minute presentations, and a simple promise to give — that’s the formula for 100 Women Who Care Lake Country (100WWCLC), a Greensboro-based group that continues to make a significant impact for local nonprofits.
Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward (middle) is preparing to take a trip to Columbus to record his new documentary. His football teammates Harrison Mitchell (left) and Carter Mitchell (right), are tagging along to help him conduct interviews. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County senior Jatavious Ward (middle) is preparing to take a trip to Columbus to record his new documentary. His football teammates Harrison Mitchell (left) and Carter Mitchell (right), are tagging along to help him conduct interviews. CONTRIBUTED

Local teen to produce documentary for food pantry

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Madison resident Jatavious Ward has spent the past two years running his photography and videography business, “JIT Productions,” covering various areas, including athletic events and weddings.
Elks Kevin Baker, Beth Colie & Bob Colie presented a $2,000 check to the Greene County Food Pantry’s Nancy DiSpirito, Steve Ruzika and Becky Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Elks Kevin Baker, Beth Colie & Bob Colie presented a $2,000 check to the Greene County Food Pantry’s Nancy DiSpirito, Steve Ruzika and Becky Smith. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks support local food banks at Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
During November and December, members of the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge donated $2,000 each to the Greene County Food Pantry, the Helping Hands Food Bank in Hancock County, and the Madison-Morgan County Food Pantry.
LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Santa Claus returns for breakfast at Harbor Club

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Santa once again came for breakfast at Harbor Club, and every child was given a selection of books to choose from that Santa could sign.Families and children enjoyed a buffet breakfast and, along with a book signed by Santa, also had their photos taken.
Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden lights up Festival Hall stage

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Joe Gransden and his band bring to life the music of the big bands, featuring songs from old and new. With a singing voice compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, Gransden has performed around the world and released 19 albums/CDs.
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