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Morgan Medical Center in Madison has been recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan Medical Center in Madison has been recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction. CONTRIBUTED

MMC receives prestigious national recognitions

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Morgan Medical Center in Madison was recently recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026.
A rock labyrinth providing a circular path of reflection often represents a patient’s final effort before departing RecoverNow, facility CEO Angela Camp said, where many leave inspirational messages on rocks for those who may follow in their footsteps. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A rock labyrinth providing a circular path of reflection often represents a patient’s final effort before departing RecoverNow, facility CEO Angela Camp said, where many leave inspirational messages on rocks for those who may follow in their footsteps. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Road to recovery runs through Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Angela Camp’s path to running an addiction treatment facility began with a member of her own family.Camp initially considered becoming a juvenile probation officer after graduating from college.
Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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When words become art

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
What happens when a writer’s words become an artist’s inspiration? That is the question at the heart of Paint Between the Lines, a new collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village Gallery (AVG).
Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

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GWM/Artisans Village combine artwork with words

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Imagine watching words jump off the page, turned into impressive works of art.Welcome to the inaugural Paint Between the Lines, an innovative collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village, just steps away from each other in downtown Eatonton.
Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Reiki to make a difference

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
For Eatonton native Latonya Taylor, opening a Reiki practice in her hometown began with an invitation to try something she knew absolutely nothing about.Taylor, 46, was introduced to Reiki (pronounced “Raykee”) in June 2025 through her mentor and teacher, Greensboro practitioner Jamie Sills.
Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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JLP performs Porter at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) returned to a sold-out Festival Hall Thursday, Aug. 9, to present “Cole Porter: Jazz in Technicolor,” celebrating the legendary American composer and songwriter.
Chicago Rewired will perform Aug. 15 at The Plaza Arts Center, with tickets available now at plazacenter.org. CONTRIBUTED

Chicago Rewired will perform Aug. 15 at The Plaza Arts Center, with tickets available now at plazacenter.org. CONTRIBUTED

Chicago Rewired coming soon to The Plaza Arts Center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Music fans are in for an electrifying night on Aug. 15, as tribute band Chicago Rewired takes the stage at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Employees and supporters of Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia cheer as the ribbon is cut late last Tuesday to officially recognize the opening of the unique, new facility in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Employees and supporters of Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia cheer as the ribbon is cut late last Tuesday to officially recognize the opening of the unique, new facility in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Country welcomes Seniors Helping Seniors

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Greene and Putnam County Chambers of Commerce held a joint ribbon cutting July 21 to introduce Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia to Lake Country with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s new Eatonton office.
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