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Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center with bow) watches as Courtney Adkinson cuts the ribbon with her husband Frank at her side, to officially announce the opening of Luxury Outdoor Travel, near Publix in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center with bow) watches as Courtney Adkinson cuts the ribbon with her husband Frank at her side, to officially announce the opening of Luxury Outdoor Travel, near Publix in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Luxury Outdoor Travel mixes military precision with freewheeling fun

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
For Frank and Courtney Adkinson, travel is not just a passion; it’s a way of life.The husband-and-wife team behind Luxury Outdoor Travel (LOT) says their mission is to help people see the world not just as tourists, but as they both prefer, as educated, inquisitive travelers.Both share a passion...
The cast of On Golden Pond at The Plaza includes (standing l-r): Lou Benjamin, Dennis McClain, Robin Cassidy, and Pete Stephan, with (sitting l-r): Andrew Tam, Sarah Daily-Weir, Bill Dudley, Jackie Hill, Brent Mero, and Luis Quinones. CONTRIBUTED

The cast of On Golden Pond at The Plaza includes (standing l-r): Lou Benjamin, Dennis McClain, Robin Cassidy, and Pete Stephan, with (sitting l-r): Andrew Tam, Sarah Daily-Weir, Bill Dudley, Jackie Hill, Brent Mero, and Luis Quinones. CONTRIBUTED

Experience ‘On Golden Pond’ at The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
“Want to see my teeth?”That’s Norman Thayer’s introduction to his daughter’s boyfriend.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: God bless our military

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Our friend, Levi Bowman, is a scion of the multi-awarded Isaacs, who are famous for their blood harmony in their bluegrass gospel group. His mother is Becky Isaacs Bowman.The Isaacs are the ONLY gospel group to be members of the respected Grand Ole Opry.
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

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.
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

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

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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.The trees are fully filled out, and the kudzu has begun its annual takeover of telephone poles and...
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.Quinn’s presentation, “Finding Fossils in Georgia and the Largest...
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

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.
Joe Gransden

Joe Gransden

Festival Hall will be swingin’ with Gransden

News Staff
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Festival Hall in downtown Greensboro will close out its 15th year by hosting jazz trumpet master Joe Gransden with his nine-piece orchestra Dec. 18, performing “Swingin’ in the Holidays.”Gransden, a New York state native who now lives in Roswell, has performed worldwide, and has released 16 albums...
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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.
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