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Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Filmmaker Rodrigo Dorfman spent seven years writing, shooting, and editing “Bulls and Saints,” his heartfelt film about migrant workers longing to return to their Mexican homeland. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Movie series debuts with ‘Bulls and Saints’ at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
A sparse crowd braved the impending arrival of Hurricane Helene last Thursday night to take in “Bulls and Saints,” the first of six scheduled Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers screenings scheduled at The Plaza Arts Center over the next few months.
Collen Oakley

Collen Oakley

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GWM to host bestselling author Colleen Oakley

Colleen Oakley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum has announced its Meet the Author presenter for November will be Colleen Oakley, an Atlanta-based USA Today bestselling author of The Invisible Husband of Frick Island, You Were There Too, Close Enough to Touch, Before I Go, and Jane and Dan at the End of the World.On Nov.
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Hargray Charitable Giving Fund applications open

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Hargray Communications is accepting fall 2024 applications for its Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 31.
Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead poses with the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award. (CONTRIBUTED)

Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead poses with the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Game Warden Hollinshead receives Georgia Torch Award

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Game Warden Jaron Hollinshead of Baldwin, Putnam, Jones, Twiggs, Wilkinson, Houston, and Bibb counties was recently awarded the 2024 Georgia Level Torch Award.
The 2024 Grades 1-2 first-place winner was Asher Copeland from Marshpoint Elementary School in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

The 2024 Grades 1-2 first-place winner was Asher Copeland from Marshpoint Elementary School in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

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Wildlife poster contest for kids opens for entries

News Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Teachers and students across the state are invited to celebrate wildlife through art by participating in the 35th annual Give Wildlife a Chance poster contest, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, and The Environmental Resources Network...
Artist Leslie Guo and photographer Lee Manis share a laugh over their contributions, both titled “Petite Roses.” CONTRIBUTED

Artist Leslie Guo and photographer Lee Manis share a laugh over their contributions, both titled “Petite Roses.” CONTRIBUTED

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Dual Vision presents art through different eyes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The eighth annual Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes show opens with a reception this Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Barrel 118 (118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton). The exhibit will also be available for viewing on Friday and Saturday.The opening reception is free and open to the public.
Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

Emily Padgett and Josh Young. (CONTRIBUTED)

OPAS presents Josh Young and Emily Padgett Sept. 27

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has announced that Tony Award-nominated and five-time Theater World Award-winning singer Josh Young and his wife, Broadway actress Emily Padgett, will perform in Broadway Sings for OPAS on Sept. 27 at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Smiles come easy at Taste of Eatonton, scheduled for Oct. 7 this year at The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

Smiles come easy at Taste of Eatonton, scheduled for Oct. 7 this year at The Plaza. CONTRIBUTED

Taste of Eatonton coming next month to The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
After two years of weekend events, the highly anticipated Taste of Eatonton returns Monday night from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
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GWM interview: novelist Tracey Enerson Wood

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
With headline news currently focused on getting two astronauts safely back to Earth, now is a great time to recall how it all started, with two Ohio bicycle shop owners on the windy beaches of Kitty Hawk, N.C.On Dec.
Artwork is prepared for display as part of the GWS Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

Artwork is prepared for display as part of the GWS Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Festival Hall hosting Georgia Watercolor Society exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host the Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 through Oct. 26. The exhibition will feature approximately 80 watercolors by artists throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
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