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Talented, young members of the Broadway Intensive brought the musical “HONK!” to life on The Plaza stage and received rave reviews after just a couple of weeks of preparation and rehearsal.

Talented, young members of the Broadway Intensive brought the musical “HONK!” to life on The Plaza stage and received rave reviews after just a couple of weeks of preparation and rehearsal.

Learning and living through The Arts Barn

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Arts Barn has been buzzing with energy all summer long, bringing unforgettable arts experiences to Lake Country and beyond. From high-energy musicals to heartwarming community outreach, this summer proved that creativity is alive and thriving in Putnam County.
Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Greensboro hears live tribute to Ray Charles

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project brought to life the music of the legendary Ray Charles on Aug. 14 at Festival Hall. Vocalist Cleveland P.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Roosevelt and the ‘governmint’ cheese

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Most admire Franklin D. Roosevelt, a crafty, pleasant, get-it-done type of president.He had been raised as an only child to his mother and father, though he had step-siblings. He was tremendously spoiled but not in the way that turned him mean.
With their dog and cat auction signs were Martha Franks, Lynne Erickson and Jean Silbereisen. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

With their dog and cat auction signs were Martha Franks, Lynne Erickson and Jean Silbereisen. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Wine, Wags & Whiskers benefits LOHS

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Last Friday night, the Lake Oconee Humane Society (LOHS) held its annual Wine, Wags & Whiskers charity fundraiser at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: The marble girl

Ronda Rich
Thursday, August 14, 2025
It’s no secret – in fact, it’s becoming “fabled” pretty quickly – that Tink and I come from worlds as far apart as Mars and Jupiter.
Last year’s combined Christmas program at Eatonton First Methodist Church involved members, parents, and leaders of Scout Troop 310 and Cub Scout Pack 34. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s combined Christmas program at Eatonton First Methodist Church involved members, parents, and leaders of Scout Troop 310 and Cub Scout Pack 34. CONTRIBUTED

Golden Eagle awards to benefit Eatonton Scouting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Scouting is alive and well in Eatonton, with two dedicated Scout troops, plus a pair of Cub Scout packs to serve and benefit local youth.
The homeless

The homeless

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Rich: The homeless

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
It was many winters ago in Washington, D.C., that I saw my first homeless person. He was lying over a warm vent atop the Metro train. Behind him, across the street, the Washington Monument stood gloriously bathed in light.
The tables were piled high with back-to-school supplies on Saturday morning when the Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council held a community-wide Back-to-School Rally at the park near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

The tables were piled high with back-to-school supplies on Saturday morning when the Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council held a community-wide Back-to-School Rally at the park near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

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JDP advisory council hosts back-to-school rally

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council conducted a community-wide Back-to-School Rally Saturday morning at the park.“It was a huge success, and we appreciate each who purchased supplies, made a donation, or helped us out,” JDP Partnership Advisory Council chairperson Janie Reid said.
The Sisters of Faith, out of Griffin, opened the second half of Saturday night’s Mothers Against Crime Gospel and Praise Concert at Putnam County Middle School’s Little Theater in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Sisters of Faith, out of Griffin, opened the second half of Saturday night’s Mothers Against Crime Gospel and Praise Concert at Putnam County Middle School’s Little Theater in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Annual gospel concert entertains and inspires

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The spirit was strong Saturday evening at Putnam County Middle School’s Little Theater, where six talented, local gospel groups gathered for the annual Mothers Against Crime (MAC) Gospel and Praise Concert.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Jay, the good shepherd

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
It is conventional wisdom that you should never do business with family. And, for the most part, that is probably true.Unless that family member is an honorable, God-fearing man like the one that my niece, Nicole, was wise enough to marry and bring into our family.
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