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Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Simple contentment

Ronda Rich
Thursday, October 9, 2025
One fair summer evening, in the gloaming of the day, Tink and I were down at Mama’s, sitting in the yard swing.Not a lot was being said. We were just enjoying the quietness and watching the lightning bugs as they prepared for their nightly entertainment.
With plenty of support from friends and colleagues, Jackie Greer (center with black scissors) made the official ribbon cut for her new space for Greer Force Marketing at 1001 Village Park Dr., Unit 108, in Greensboro. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With plenty of support from friends and colleagues, Jackie Greer (center with black scissors) made the official ribbon cut for her new space for Greer Force Marketing at 1001 Village Park Dr., Unit 108, in Greensboro. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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New space energizes promotional entrepreneurs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 9, 2025
After more than a decade of building separate, successful businesses in the Lake Oconee area, two local entrepreneurs — Jackie Greer of Greer Force Marketing and Rachel Beeker of Silver Lining Promos — have taken a bold next step together.
Women dominated the crowd at Upscale Resale, where donated, gently used, high-end pieces of jewelry, purses and carryalls, some clothing, and even a collection of fine jewelry was available for purchase to support local food pantries. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Women dominated the crowd at Upscale Resale, where donated, gently used, high-end pieces of jewelry, purses and carryalls, some clothing, and even a collection of fine jewelry was available for purchase to support local food pantries. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Upscale Resale’ making a difference in Lake Country

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
When Connie Karpinsky organized the first Upscale Resale fundraiser in 2018, she could not have imagined how quickly it would grow.“We’ve done one every year except for 2020 because of COVID, so this is number seven,” she said Sept.
With husband Steve at her back, Compassion Café owner Lisa Tubbs wields the scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony arranged by Robbie King (behind bow) of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With husband Steve at her back, Compassion Café owner Lisa Tubbs wields the scissors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony arranged by Robbie King (behind bow) of the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Compassion Café delivers coffee, connection, community

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
When Lisa Tubbs moved to Putnam County in 2019, she never imagined she’d become the owner of a bustling new coffee shop.“Absolutely not.
Homecoming Queen Presley Elizabeth Moss with her father Jay Moss. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Homecoming Queen Presley Elizabeth Moss with her father Jay Moss. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Photos: Gatewood 2025 Homecoming Court

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Gatewood recently held its annual Homecoming Week, culminating in a football game against Augusta Prep last Friday. At halftime of the game, those nominated for Homecoming Queen were escorted to midfield by their guests. Presley Elizabeth Moss was named to 2025 Homecoming Queen.
Ian Tocher/Staff

Ian Tocher/Staff

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Parrot heads dance the night away in Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
A1A, the official and original Jimmy Buffett tribute band, brought the islands back to Eatonton Saturday night on the front steps of The Plaza Arts Center.
The light of wisdom

The light of wisdom

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Rich: The light of wisdom

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
By the time I was 21, my good parents had taught me much of what they knew. And, that was a lot. Some of it had been hard learned in the mountains, some came from town life, and some were just born in them.
Museum educator Katherine Mikell showcasing the Wood Museum’s yellow-bellied slider turtle. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

Museum educator Katherine Mikell showcasing the Wood Museum’s yellow-bellied slider turtle. ALIVIA BLANTON/Staff

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Lockerly Arboretum hosts ‘Meet the Reptiles’

Alivia Blanton
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Milledgeville’s Lockerly Arboretum’s scaliest residents slithered and crawled their way into the spotlight Saturday during the arboretum’s “Meet the Reptiles” event. The 30-minute informational session intrigued curious attendees, with something for everyone.
Georgia Writers Museum board member and chairwoman of the program committee Gloria Edge introduces author Ann Hite as the evening’s speaker. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Georgia Writers Museum board member and chairwoman of the program committee Gloria Edge introduces author Ann Hite as the evening’s speaker. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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A new look at an old case

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The 1915 trial and lynching of Leo Frank has been discussed for more than a century, as well as inspired many newspaper and magazine articles, books, movies, televised miniseries, and theatre productions.
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