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Paint Between the Lines combines authors with artists

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Imagine seeing stories and poems transformed into works of visual art. That's the idea behind Paint Between the Lines, an innovative new collaboration between the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village's popular annual exhibition, Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes.
The daughter of Steffen Thomas and Sara Douglass Thomas, Lisa Conner with some of the artwork in the museum. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The daughter of Steffen Thomas and Sara Douglass Thomas, Lisa Conner with some of the artwork in the museum. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Steffen Thomas Museum celebrates Founders’ Day

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Steffen Thomas Museum had its annual Founders’ Day Sunday to honor the life of founder Sara Douglass Thomas and to present the Charlie Bonner Award for Advancing Art Education.
L-R: Songs & Drives for Lives performers include producer and songwriter Corey Crowder with songwriters Ray Fulcher and Ben Williams. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Songs & Drives for Lives performers include producer and songwriter Corey Crowder with songwriters Ray Fulcher and Ben Williams. CONTRIBUTED

Songs & Drives for Lives coming to Cuscowilla

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Spencer Bradley Foundation for Mental Health announced last week that tickets, sponsorships, and golf team registrations are now on sale for the inaugural Songs & Drives for Lives, a two-day fundraising event presented by The Oconee Cellar Sept.
Pho & More co-owner Marino Graf (with scissors) stands with his wife, Summer, her father, John Nguyen, and the couple’s daughter while friends and employees help them celebrate during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Pho & More co-owner Marino Graf (with scissors) stands with his wife, Summer, her father, John Nguyen, and the couple’s daughter while friends and employees help them celebrate during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Pho & More restaurant introduces Vietnamese cuisine to Lake Country

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Less than four months after opening its doors at 113 Harmony Crossing, Pho & More has already built a loyal following.
Happy families enjoyed the Reach 2 Teach Back-to-School Bash and Community Health Fair, held last Saturday at Putnam County Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

Happy families enjoyed the Reach 2 Teach Back-to-School Bash and Community Health Fair, held last Saturday at Putnam County Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

Reach 2 Teach Back-to-School Bash a success

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Putnam County families gathered last Saturday for the Reach 2 Teach Back-to-School Bash and Community Health Fair, a free event designed to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year.
Trish Jones

Trish Jones

MAG presents new local artist exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Madison Artists Guild (MAG) recently announced it will present a special exhibition of paintings by former Madison resident Trish Jones, a self-taught artist known for a style that feels both familiar and fresh.
In addition to several lead and secondary roles, the Broadway Intensive production of Shrek the Musical includes many supporting-cast opportunities for local actors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In addition to several lead and secondary roles, the Broadway Intensive production of Shrek the Musical includes many supporting-cast opportunities for local actors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Broadway-caliber ‘Shrek’ impresses at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
In one of the venue’s most ambitious productions to date, The Plaza Arts Center’s Broadway Intensive production of Shrek the Musical proves that community theater can deliver professional-level dancing and singing, elaborate staging, and impressive technical work.
The event will take place at First Methodist Church Greensboro - Lake Oconee, 202 West Broad St. in downtown Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The event will take place at First Methodist Church Greensboro - Lake Oconee, 202 West Broad St. in downtown Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

Food distribution set Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Second Harvest will host its monthly food distribution on Saturday, June 18, from 8-9 a.m., or until supplies run out. The event will take place at First Methodist Church Greensboro - Lake Oconee, 202 West Broad St. in downtown Greensboro.
The young cast of “Shrek The Musical” is looking forward to performing over a two-weekend run at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

The young cast of “Shrek The Musical” is looking forward to performing over a two-weekend run at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

‘Shrek The Musical’ bringing big laughs to The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Get ready for a swampload of fun as Shrek The Musical comes to life this week, on stage at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
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