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Just some of the bicycles and other toys purchased last year for the Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign, which the Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson hopes to exceed this year. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Louis T. Miles

Gloria Hood recently expanded her small business, Sew Gloria Designs, into a brick-and-mortar store with various colorful resources for the craft-loving community. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp holds a proclamation regarding Operation Green Light Putnam County, which encourages local citizens from Nov. 4-11, to “recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in a window of their place of business or residence.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Andrew J. Richardson

The Greene College & Career Academy was awarded during the Governor’s Workforce Development Summit, held Oct. 20-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center. CONTRIBUTED

Nolan L. Huger

Cindi Fetch, owner of Community Roots, lost more than half of her space inside the market as a result of the building’s fire in July. She is finding creative ways to use front space that wasn’t impacted from the damage. CONTRIBUTED