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Calendar of Community Events

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 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.
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File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Piedmont Water hikes Reynolds rates as water tests conclude

Mark Engel
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Piedmont Water’s 30-day test period is scheduled to conclude this week for its new $15 million water treatment plant serving the Reynolds Water System. The facility will pull and treat up to two million gallons of water each day from Lake Oconee.
Jeff Lister is running for Tony Roland’s vacant seat on council. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Jeff Lister is running for Tony Roland’s vacant seat on council. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Lister announces bid for newly open seat on Greensboro council

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
A Greensboro City Council seat has opened up with the resignation of Tony Roland, who just won the position in the last election. Jeff Lister, a Greensboro resident since 2019, is throwing his name into the ring for a special called election to be held later in November.
Musicians John Sandfort, Louis Heriveaux, Kevin Smith and Justin Varnes bring the music of John Coltrane to life.

Musicians John Sandfort, Louis Heriveaux, Kevin Smith and Justin Varnes bring the music of John Coltrane to life.

The Jazz Legacy Project

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Another great must-see event was held June 16 at Festival Hall in Greensboro for the second in the series of The Jazz Legacy Project, featuring musicians Justin Varnes, drummer and narrator; Louis Heriveaux, pianist and keyboardist; Kevin Smith, bassist; and John Sandfort on saxophone.

Piedmont Water treatment plant tests begin

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Piedmont Water has begun a 30-day testing period of its new water treatment plant, located off Kings Way in Reynolds Lake Oconee. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources says the utility started taking daily tests of the facility’s output on June 8.
Debbie Anderson was awarded third place for her artwork, “Nisqually Mule Deer.” CONTRIBUTED

Debbie Anderson was awarded third place for her artwork, “Nisqually Mule Deer.” CONTRIBUTED

Artisans Village Guild hosts Juried Art Show

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Artisans Village Guild opened its sixth annual Lake Country Juried Art Show last Thursday with a reception and awards presentation at The Artisans Village Art Gallery in Eatonton. “There were so many new faces on Thursday evening.
Participants are just having fun after learning the basics of the Carolina Shag Dance.

Participants are just having fun after learning the basics of the Carolina Shag Dance.

Shag Club offers lessons and fun

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Lake Oconee Shag Club held its latest night of dancing at the Oconee Brewing Company on May 4. Over 100 people attended this fun event, which is open to everyone of any age, who wants to learn the Carolina Shag, meet people, enjoy great music and have lots of fun.
Lake & Local is a unique small event venue in Greensboro

Lake & Local is a unique small event venue in Greensboro

Lake & Local is a unique small event venue in Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, June 23, 2022
For those who frequently walk or drive through downtown Greensboro, the sight of large palm trees through an iron gate may have caught your attention a time or two, but you may not have realized exactly what this unique and beautiful space is.
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