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The Baldwin High School sax ensemble performed on the front porch of the historic home welcoming people in. Two attendees stopped to watch and hum along to the tunes of Christmas songs. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Baldwin High School sax ensemble performed on the front porch of the historic home welcoming people in. Two attendees stopped to watch and hum along to the tunes of Christmas songs. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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Christmas season comes to the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House

Bailey McCully
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. opened the doors to the 1825 Brown-Stetson-Sanford House on Dec. 9 to allow community members to take a peek at what Christmas looked like for the historic home.
Georgia Writers Museum was recently named Georgia’s Best Museum. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum was recently named Georgia’s Best Museum. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia Writers Museum named Georgia’s Best Museum

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has been selected as the best museum in Georgia by Georgia Business Journal’s Best of Georgia contest.Forty-seven statewide museums were nominated for the distinction.“We appreciate the many patrons who voted for the museum,” GWM President Lou Benjamin said.
The ladies of the chorus perform a dance choreographed by Maureen Brower and Charlotte Mosteller during “A Tinseltown Christmas.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The ladies of the chorus perform a dance choreographed by Maureen Brower and Charlotte Mosteller during “A Tinseltown Christmas.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Greensboro enjoys LCC’s ‘A Tinseltown Christmas’

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Lake Country Chorus (LCC) presented “A Tinseltown Christmas” at the First Methodist Church in Greensboro last Thursday evening.The annual event sold out once more and drew high praise from attendees.
A group of pedestrians enjoys a walk on the Firefly Trail. CONTRIBUTED

A group of pedestrians enjoys a walk on the Firefly Trail. CONTRIBUTED

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FTI launches year-end fundraising effort

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
On Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, Firefly Trail Inc. (FTI) launched its annual year-end fundraising campaign to help communities build and maintain the trail connecting Athens to Union Point.
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Cuscowilla Women’s Club donates to Putnam charities

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Cuscowilla Women’s Club (CWC) recently awarded its year-end donations to four local charities, including Putnam Christian Outreach (below) and the Eatonton Service League (ESL) in Putnam County.In addition to cash donations, CWC members donated toys and gift cards for ESL’s annual toy drive.
Filmmaker Jennifer MacArthur answered audience questions after screening her “Family Tree” at The Plaza late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filmmaker Jennifer MacArthur answered audience questions after screening her “Family Tree” at The Plaza late last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Family Tree’ film focuses on Black foresters

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center reached the halfway point of its inaugural six-event Southern Circuit Film Tour on Nov. 20 with the showing of “Family Tree,” an exploration of two distinctly different Black families managing timber growth and sales on their North Carolina land.
L-R: Appleton Board PCO Vice-Chair Janie Price, Appleton Program Director Corley Peth, and Appleton Missioner Julie Groce with PCO Backpack Ministry Co-Chairs Rosemary Foskey and Marty Ray. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Appleton Board PCO Vice-Chair Janie Price, Appleton Program Director Corley Peth, and Appleton Missioner Julie Groce with PCO Backpack Ministry Co-Chairs Rosemary Foskey and Marty Ray. CONTRIBUTED

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PCO Backpack Ministry accepts AEM book donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Thanks to Appleton Episcopal Ministries AEM) in Macon, local students served by the Putnam Christian Outreach (PCO) Backpack Ministry have each been given a book and a craft project.
At the announcement of the Wicked Witch of the Wests’ death, Glinda the Good reminisces and retells her connection with Elphaba, the girl turned ‘wicked.’ COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

At the announcement of the Wicked Witch of the Wests’ death, Glinda the Good reminisces and retells her connection with Elphaba, the girl turned ‘wicked.’ COURTESY OF UNIVERSAL PICTURES

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Movie Review: What it means to be Wicked

Katie Flicker
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Broadway’s Wicked the Musical recently debuted in theaters as a 160-minute feature starring American singer and actress Arianna Grande as Glinda the Good and British actress and singer Cynthia Ervio as Elphaba, the eventual Wicked Witch of the West.
Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. CONTRIBUTED

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Reid to lead Eatonton Christmas parade

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Putnam County school bus driver Willie Reid has been named Grand Marshal for Eatonton’s annual Christmas parade this year. Reid has been driving a school bus for the Putnam County Charter School System for more than 56 years.“Mr. Reid is such an inspiration to this community.
The Plaza is proud to present its new Young Director Series, debuting Feb. 22-23 and, 27-28, and March 1, 2025. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza is proud to present its new Young Director Series, debuting Feb. 22-23 and, 27-28, and March 1, 2025. CONTRIBUTED

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The Plaza to present The Color Purple under new series

News Staff
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Several months ago, Rashawd Ford approached the Plaza Arts Center staff with the idea of putting on a show himself. It took some time, but between budget meetings, marketing meetings, and figuring out a schedule, The Plaza and Ford developed a plan together.
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