Greene County

Library hosts winning entries of statewide art exhibit

Library hosts winning entries of statewide art exhibit

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Library hosts winning entries of statewide art exhibit

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Those with a number of disabilities are redefining what it means to be disabled with their unique talent when it comes to creative endeavors. Never is it more apparent than at a special exhibit underway at the Greene County Library on South Main Street.
Food Network champion and local baker to host cookie class at Lake & Local

Food Network champion and local baker to host cookie class at Lake & Local

Food Network champion and local baker to host cookie class at Lake & Local

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Reva Alexander-Hawk is a local baker with quite the resume’! Owner of Merci Beaucoup Cakes, Reva is a Food Network champion several times over, with three seasons on “Amazing Wedding Cakes” and more recently, “Cake Wars” on Food Network.
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Calendar of Community Events (7/22)

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 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 SATURDAY, JULY 23 What: Drawing Skills I When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St.
The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County Development Authority looking at Athens Tech

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Athens Tech has had a significant presence in Greene County for a number of years since it was located here in 1998. Its aim is to offer core classes, diploma programs, community and continuing education classes, adult literacy services, and career development assistance.
The name change was announced Tuesday night at a membership meeting held at Oconee Brewing Company. Some recipients spoke to the group about how the organization has helped their lives. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The name change was announced Tuesday night at a membership meeting held at Oconee Brewing Company. Some recipients spoke to the group about how the organization has helped their lives. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Mark Engel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The non-profit organization Men of Lake Oconee has announced it is changing its name after less than two years. President Bob Massey told members at a meeting Tuesday night that the group quickly discovered that the success of the program includes the assistance and support of women.
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Calendar of Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 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 SATURDAY, JULY 16 What: Memory Walk and Sidewalk Sale When: 5-7 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, 118 N. Jefferson Ave.
Nicole Chillemi, Executive Director of Festival Hall, gives the Greensboro City Council a yearly recap of performance metrics MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Nicole Chillemi, Executive Director of Festival Hall, gives the Greensboro City Council a yearly recap of performance metrics MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Festival Hall continues to attract visitors to Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s only visual arts and performing venue, sits proudly across from city hall, opposite the Greene County courthouse on Main Street. It is fitting for a structure that embodies Americana at its best in a small southern town.
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File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Mixed-use development halted for legal review

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
A new residential, mixed-use development proposed for 137 acres near the busy intersection of Linger Longer Road and Lake Oconee Parkway is now on hold for legal review by both the developer, Red Clay Development LLC, and attorneys for the county.
Making a check presentation to fund a bulletproof vest for Greensboro Police’s K9, are, beginning at third from left: 100 Who Care Del Webb Lake Oconee’s Betty Albin, recipient GPD officer Justin Taylor and Koki, Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, GC Safe & Secure Foundation’s Kelley and Charles Middleton, and other members of 100 Who Care Del Webb LO. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Making a check presentation to fund a bulletproof vest for Greensboro Police’s K9, are, beginning at third from left: 100 Who Care Del Webb Lake Oconee’s Betty Albin, recipient GPD officer Justin Taylor and Koki, Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, GC Safe & Secure Foundation’s Kelley and Charles Middleton, and other members of 100 Who Care Del Webb LO. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Public safety workers shown appreciation

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Public safety workers received some tangible love from the community recently, thanks to donations made by 100 Who Care Del Webb, Lake Oconee, and Parkside Main 8 Theatre, all via the Greene County Safe & Secure Foundation.
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