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Rich: Too funny to be true

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
This story sounds too remarkable to be true. You may doubt its veracity.But trust me: the truth it is.It began decades ago. Some stories happen quickly, but the most remarkable ones unfold over the years.This is one of those stories.
The East Georgia Concert Chorale sings at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church’s benefit concert. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The East Georgia Concert Chorale sings at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church’s benefit concert. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Lake Oconee Lutheran hosts benefit concert

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Lake Oconee Lutheran Church hosted a benefit concert on May 20, raising $3,400 for The Victory Train.This free concert was presented by the East Georgia Concert Chorale, directed by Dr. Brian Williams, and accompanied on piano by his wife, Dr. Jana Williams, who is also a singer and harpist.
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Rich: The colors of war

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 29, 2025
There is a multi-awarded country song, written by Jamey Johnson and Bill Anderson, with a line about two soldiers in World War II in a black-and-white photo: “You can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered; You should have seen it in color.
L-R: Trumpeter Col. Larry McClendon, Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster Jeff Dantzler, singer Katie Berry Moody, and event organizer Larry Edwards. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Trumpeter Col. Larry McClendon, Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster Jeff Dantzler, singer Katie Berry Moody, and event organizer Larry Edwards. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Milledgeville honors military heroes at Duke’s

Hudson Taylor
Thursday, May 29, 2025
For the sixth straight year, Duke’s Lounge and Dawg House hosted its Memorial Day tradition, the solemn playing of “Taps” by trumpeter Col. Larry McClendon.
The North Georgia Pipes and Drums play for the Scottish Heritage Sunday. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The North Georgia Pipes and Drums play for the Scottish Heritage Sunday. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Scottish Heritage Sunday celebrated

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Greensboro’s First Presbyterian Church held Scottish Heritage Sunday on May 18, during which the church explored its Scottish roots.Following the ringing of the bell, the Athens Piper Band began the processional with the Highland Cathedral, accompanied by Moona Yu on piano.Pastor Rev.
The all-women “Pour Choices” crew clearly enjoyed their Saturday afternoon on Lake Sinclair, which included two crewmembers taking home prestigious pirate awards.

The all-women “Pour Choices” crew clearly enjoyed their Saturday afternoon on Lake Sinclair, which included two crewmembers taking home prestigious pirate awards.

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Lake Sinclair pirates on parade

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 22, 2025
For the second-straight year, overcast weather did nothing to dampen spirits for the 14th annual Pirate Parade on Lake Sinclair. And similar to last year’s turnout, about 20 pirate-manned boats made the approximate four-mile trek by water from Little River Marina alongside Hwy.
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Rich: When a landmark died

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Perhaps, it is the older we get, the more it hurts.Or perhaps it is the more sentimental we get, the more it hurts.Growing up, we rarely ate out. We were rural country people, so my parents counted pennies to have enough for taxes, electricity, and the few groceries we bought.
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Rich: The frying pan

Ronda Rich
Thursday, May 15, 2025
When brides stopped registering for china and crystal, making it less fun to shop for wedding gifts as well as much harder, I just started looking around my kitchen at what items I use the most.
The mother who was but wasn’t

The mother who was but wasn’t

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Rich: The mother who was but wasn’t

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
She loved me so much.Often, she’d tell stories of my childhood and always begin with, “You were the cutest little thing I've ever seen.”Her favorite story to tell happened when I was three. “Your Mama always dressed you like a little doll. I ain’t never saw nothin’ like it.
The Georgia College Alumni Band performs with world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on front campus. SHADIMON SMITH/Staff

The Georgia College Alumni Band performs with world-renowned drummer Carl Allen on front campus. SHADIMON SMITH/Staff

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PCHS band performs at GCSU Art & Jazz Fest

Shadimon Smith
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Georgia College & State University’s Music Department and Allied Arts hosted the 36th annual Art and Jazz Fest on April 26 at the university’s front campus. The event was also live-streamed on the GCSU music department’s Facebook page.
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