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Performers pay tribute to America’s greatest composers with “Rhapsody in Blue and the Music of George Gershwin.” CONTRIBUTED

Performers pay tribute to America’s greatest composers with “Rhapsody in Blue and the Music of George Gershwin.” CONTRIBUTED

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‘Rhapsody in Blue’ captivates OPAS audience

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Downtown Greensboro was electric last Friday, when the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) presented an unforgettable tribute to one of America’s greatest composers with “Rhapsody in Blue and the Music of George Gershwin.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: High heels and dresses

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Several years ago, I was returning from a speaking engagement at the historic Greenbrier Hotel, flying from Roanoke on a small Delta jet into the Atlanta airport.
Denene Millner

Denene Millner

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Millner wins 2025 Townsend Prize

News Staff
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Townsend Prize, presented by the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and the Atlanta Writers Club, is the most prestigious award for literary fiction given to a Georgia author.
Piedmont Water owner Adam Shaifer (center) cuts the ribbon for the company’s Customer Care and Learning Center April 15 as employees, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, and community members celebrate. HANNAH BARRON Staff

Piedmont Water owner Adam Shaifer (center) cuts the ribbon for the company’s Customer Care and Learning Center April 15 as employees, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, and community members celebrate. HANNAH BARRON Staff

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Piedmont Water opens customer care center

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Piedmont Water, Lake Country’s leading provider of water and wastewater services, celebrated the grand opening of its Customer Care and Learning Center on April 15.
Members of the East Georgia Concert Chorale include (back row, l-r): Joe Williams, Hal Meeks, Jana Williams, Suzanne Vest, Carol Grant, Linda Hammett, Sandy Williamson, Rusty Faulk, Donna Valvo, Margie Heimer, Norris McElroy, and Dave Heimer, with (front row, l-r): Bruce Angier, Tom Bantly, Jenny Moore, Carol Gracko, Brian Williams, Katie Price, Brenda Austin, Karinne Fish, Cindy Coker, Lewis Hammett, Frank Casara. Not pictured are Rosie Herrmann, Drace Langford, and Tom Balestreire. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Members of the East Georgia Concert Chorale include (back row, l-r): Joe Williams, Hal Meeks, Jana Williams, Suzanne Vest, Carol Grant, Linda Hammett, Sandy Williamson, Rusty Faulk, Donna Valvo, Margie Heimer, Norris McElroy, and Dave Heimer, with (front row, l-r): Bruce Angier, Tom Bantly, Jenny Moore, Carol Gracko, Brian Williams, Katie Price, Brenda Austin, Karinne Fish, Cindy Coker, Lewis Hammett, Frank Casara. Not pictured are Rosie Herrmann, Drace Langford, and Tom Balestreire. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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East Georgia Concert Chorale to perform next month

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Lake Country’s newest choral ensemble, the East Georgia Concert Chorale, will perform next month at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church to benefit The Victory Train.
Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center) reacts with surprise as La Reine Belle owner Robin Williams cuts the ribbon to officially open her bakery in downtown Eatonton. Beside King is Eatonton City Councilmember Janie Reid and her husband, Mayor John Reid, who was instrumental in bringing Williams and her business to the city.

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center) reacts with surprise as La Reine Belle owner Robin Williams cuts the ribbon to officially open her bakery in downtown Eatonton. Beside King is Eatonton City Councilmember Janie Reid and her husband, Mayor John Reid, who was instrumental in bringing Williams and her business to the city.

La Reine Belle finds ‘perfect spot’ in Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
When Eatonton Mayor John Reid initially suggested she set up shop in Eatonton, baker Robin Williams admits to feeling somewhat skeptical.
Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

GWM’s popular Crime & Wine Experience returns

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Fortunately, the rate of unsolved cold cases is slowly declining. Soon, fewer than 30% of major crime cold cases will remain unsolved each year. Still, let a news announcer mention JonBenet Ramsey or Jimmy Hoffa, and people rush to their TVs.
Helen Garcia-Carreras

Helen Garcia-Carreras

OPAS adds to ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ lineup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced the addition of a young, local musician to its presentation of “Rhapsody in Blue and The Music of George Gershwin” on April 25 at Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall.
A $25K donation by Publix Charities to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County means new Habitat homeowners are one step closer to moving into a brand-new, Habitat-built house on the west side of downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

A $25K donation by Publix Charities to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County means new Habitat homeowners are one step closer to moving into a brand-new, Habitat-built house on the west side of downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat Putnam receives $25K Publix Charities grant

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHPC) announced last week that Publix Super Markets Charities has provided a $25,000 grant to support the construction of HFHPC Habitat Home No. 28 in Eatonton.
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