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Just some of the bicycles and other toys purchased last year for the Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign, which the Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson hopes to exceed this year. CONTRIBUTED

Just some of the bicycles and other toys purchased last year for the Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign, which the Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson hopes to exceed this year. CONTRIBUTED

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EFD ready to fill Fireman Santa’s Sleigh again

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Tis the season for giving, and the Eatonton Fire Department (EFD) is getting into the Christmas spirit through its 16th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign for kids and families living within city limits. Officially, Eatonton’s city boundary extends in a 2.
Virginia Linch of Butterflies and Blooms at the Briarpatch, welcomed guests to one of Stepback’s numerous log cabins. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Virginia Linch of Butterflies and Blooms at the Briarpatch, welcomed guests to one of Stepback’s numerous log cabins. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Stepback provides living history lesson

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Each fall, visitors to Roger Pierce’s annual Stepback event, just a few miles south of Eatonton, get to witness daily life in rural Georgia much as it was more than 80 years ago.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: The summer leaves

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
It’s the first two weeks of summer when the world is awhirl with different shades of green, blackberry winter has passed, and the days are warmed to perfection, which are particularly enchanting.
Eatonton native Ashley Quinn of GCSU’s William P. Wall Museum of Natural History made her presentation from The Plaza stage. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton native Ashley Quinn of GCSU’s William P. Wall Museum of Natural History made her presentation from The Plaza stage. CONTRIBUTED

OSHM presents fossil-fueled lecture

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) hosted Ashley Quinn of the William P. Wall Museum of Natural History at Georgia College & State University (GCSU) on Oct. 5, in its latest installment of “Sunday at the Museum” lectures.
Allan and Julie Dodson show off their art sold at “Dad’s Woodshed.” They were one of 80 registered artisans at the market. ALIVIA BLANTON/ Staff

Allan and Julie Dodson show off their art sold at “Dad’s Woodshed.” They were one of 80 registered artisans at the market. ALIVIA BLANTON/ Staff

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Rooted in community: Deep Roots 22nd anniversary

Alivia Blanton
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Deep Roots Festival returned Oct. 18 for its 22nd year in downtown Milledgeville. The annual event remained free to attend, offering visitors access to an artisan market, a car show, a concert stage, and family-friendly activities.
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Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Tink’s perfection

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Sometimes when my husband, John Tinker, finishes writing a television script, he will skip down the stairs to find me.It’s funny, but I can tell his mood or what kind of news he is going to deliver by the gait he uses as he tumbles down the stairs.
Participants dressed up at the Haunted Milledgeville reception and joined together in making potion souvenirs to take home. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Participants dressed up at the Haunted Milledgeville reception and joined together in making potion souvenirs to take home. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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Haunted Milledgeville offers new pieces and history

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Allied Arts is hosting its annual Haunted Milledgeville exhibit, inviting artists to research and create something to present Baldwin County’s history.
L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Shakespearean actors Art Shutt, Parke Kallenberg, Gretter Naranjo, Lily Roberts, Anenaca Simpson, Jackie Hill, Kim Fleming, Nicholas Fazio, and Brent Mero take a bow beside the fountain at The Plaza last Saturday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Shakespeare in the Park a hit in Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Surrounding the fountain outside The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, audiences were treated to a live-action sampling of Shakespeare this past weekend, thanks to the vision and passion of local artist Gretter Naranjo.
Live actors recreate scary scenes at various stops on the Haunted Eatonton tour, scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 30, this year. CONTRIBUTED

Live actors recreate scary scenes at various stops on the Haunted Eatonton tour, scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 30, this year. CONTRIBUTED

Haunted Eatonton returns this month

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The ad for the 1984 hit movie, “Ghostbusters,” perfectly describes Eatonton this Halloween: “Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you feel dread in your basement? Have you or your family ever seen a spook or ghost? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then don’t wait another minute.
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