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Lillian (Lily) Thomas, a senior at Putnam County High School, is among a total of 216 graduating seniors from across Georgia who have been recognized as 2022 Georgia Scholars, State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced today.
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On Friday, March 25, the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge held an outdoor luncheon for the vets at the Georgia War Veterans home.
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Rachel Estell Bailey of Monticello became the bride of Lamar Kersey of Eatonton on Sept. 11, 2021, at St. Augustine, Florida.
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On Feb. 26, Reach 2 Teach, a non-profit organization under the leadership of CEO Cecil Kilgore, held its first Black History Health Awareness Fair. The health fair was held at New Life Outreach Christian Center located on 206 Agnes Drive in Eatonton. James Kilgore Sr. serves as Pastor. Reach 2 Teach was awarded the Sow a Seed Grant in November 2021 from Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (a division within the Mercer University School of Medicine). The purpose of the health fair was to educate citizens in Putnam County and save lives. The event addressed: COVID-19 vaccinations, blood donations, heart disease, diabetes, and prostate screenings.
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Located on the outskirts of Greensboro, First Call Pregnancy Center, Inc., is a safe haven and a resource for the women of Greensboro, Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, Woodville, Lake Oconee, and Morgan, Hancock, and Putnam counties. A 501 (c) 3 organization, First Call was founded in 2005 with the mission of helping women in the community who find themselves pregnant or who need help taking care of their little ones.
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I’ve been working in Eatonton about 18 months now, and while time flies, I am still meeting new people and deepening friendships with others. In my role, I frequently hear stories about people’s connections with Alice Walker. Mostly from her cousins, and often from those who attended her 75th birthday celebration – which, dear reader, you should know I tried to get tickets for but was turned away because they were sold out. But the job perks aren’t why I’m here. It’s because I truly believe that reading and writing are fundamental to learning and growth, and that in Georgia, we are fortunate to have many writers to look to for inspiration (more than 70 in the Hall of Fame alone). For this reason, Ariel Smith’s work speaks to me.
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Award-winning songwriter Matt Rogers taught a Master Class at the Plaza Arts Center on Friday.
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