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Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: Grave digging

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Most of the local tellings — it’s not gossip — come from two places: the beauty shop and the funeral home.When Tink moved to the rural South, he had only been to two funerals in his life. On average, we have a visitation or a funeral about once a week. He’s become a pro.
Putnam County High School students work on set pieces in the school’s Black Box Theatre. Several students will be exposed to potential vocational careers in the arts and entertainment industries through a joint program with Atlanta’s famous Fox Theatre this school year. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County High School students work on set pieces in the school’s Black Box Theatre. Several students will be exposed to potential vocational careers in the arts and entertainment industries through a joint program with Atlanta’s famous Fox Theatre this school year. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS partners with Fox Theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre, announced Aug. 7, Putnam County High School (PCHS) has been selected for an educational initiative through its 2025-26 All-Access Pass program.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: Back in 1937

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When she talked about those tribulations back in 1937, her feeble voice crackled with both age and emotion.
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.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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

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.This event was sold out, and all attendees enjoyed great music by Slim Pickens, delicious food from Metropolis, desserts by Café 44, wine, beer, and live...
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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.He is descended from Mayflower Pilgrims who, for generations, were well-respected New Englanders who then, in modern times, took a ride across the country to find...
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

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.
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