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Mark Clegg, author of The Crimson and Gold, will be Georgia Writers Museum’s featured Meet the Author presenter Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Mark Clegg, author of The Crimson and Gold, will be Georgia Writers Museum’s featured Meet the Author presenter Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

GWM Review: The Crimson and Gold

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
I can fully identify with Mark Clegg’s The Crimson and Gold, a historical recap of a potentially tense time in Athens and Clarke County, because a similar process was playing out at the same time in my hometown of Greensboro.In the fall of 1970, I was a member of the first integrated football team...
The Swingin’ Medallions will bring their signature Southern sound to The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton on Sept. 19. CONTRIBUTED

The Swingin’ Medallions will bring their signature Southern sound to The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton on Sept. 19. CONTRIBUTED

A Night of Timeless Sound

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
As summer begins to soften into fall, the rhythms of the South will come alive in Eatonton when a band that has defined generations of good times takes the stage.The Plaza Arts Center will host an outdoor concert Sept. 19 featuring the legendary Swingin’ Medallions.
David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

OSHM hosts nostalgic ice cream social

News Staff
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Eatonton’s Old School History Museum (OSHM) at The Plaza Arts Center hosted its annual Ice Cream Social Aug. 15, drawing crowds for a day of old-fashioned fun and community fellowship.“We’re so happy with the big turnout,” OSHM Director Sandra Rosseter said, emphasizing that it took a team effort...
Morgan Medical Center in Madison has been recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan Medical Center in Madison has been recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction. CONTRIBUTED

MMC receives prestigious national recognitions

News Staff
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Morgan Medical Center in Madison was recently recognized with six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards and three national distinctions from Becker’s Hospital Review for 2026.The AHA’s Get With The Guidelines awards evaluate facilities using rigorous methodologies to measure...
A rock labyrinth providing a circular path of reflection often represents a patient’s final effort before departing RecoverNow, facility CEO Angela Camp said, where many leave inspirational messages on rocks for those who may follow in their footsteps. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A rock labyrinth providing a circular path of reflection often represents a patient’s final effort before departing RecoverNow, facility CEO Angela Camp said, where many leave inspirational messages on rocks for those who may follow in their footsteps. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Road to recovery runs through Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Angela Camp’s path to running an addiction treatment facility began with a member of her own family.Camp initially considered becoming a juvenile probation officer after graduating from college.
Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Melanie Schneider (left) and Shannon Minchey of The Artisans Village Gallery in downtown Eatonton serve as announcer and display model as each artist and their accompanying inspirational writer are introduced to a full house for the inaugural Paint Between the Lines event last Thursday at Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

When words become art

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 20, 2026
What happens when a writer’s words become an artist’s inspiration? That is the question at the heart of Paint Between the Lines, a new collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village Gallery (AVG).
Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

Artist Debbie Anderson (left) submitted her artwork “Potential,” inspired by author Ginger Crosswhite’s “Sunflower,” a haiku style poem. CONTRIBUTED

GWM/Artisans Village combine artwork with words

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Imagine watching words jump off the page, turned into impressive works of art.Welcome to the inaugural Paint Between the Lines, an innovative collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village, just steps away from each other in downtown Eatonton.
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Athens Beer Fest planned Aug. 22 at Akins Ford Arena

News Staff
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Celebrate the end of summer Saturday, Aug. 22, at Akins Ford Arena in downtown Athens, sampling a wide selection of beers from some of Central Georgia’s best breweries.Beginning at 1 p.m., The Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s 4th annual Athens Beer Fest will benefit The Classic Center Cultural...
Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Latonya Taylor (third from left) prepares to cut the ribbon to officially open her Heal In-Ez Reiki & Wellness Spa Aug. 5, in a ceremony hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Reiki to make a difference

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
For Eatonton native Latonya Taylor, opening a Reiki practice in her hometown began with an invitation to try something she knew absolutely nothing about.Taylor, 46, was introduced to Reiki (pronounced “Raykee”) in June 2025 through her mentor and teacher, Greensboro practitioner Jamie Sills.“At...
Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall Board Chairman Blayne May. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

JLP performs Porter at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) returned to a sold-out Festival Hall Thursday, Aug. 9, to present “Cole Porter: Jazz in Technicolor,” celebrating the legendary American composer and songwriter.Led by drummer and event narrator Justin Varnes, JLP also features saxophonist John Sandfort, bassist Kevin...
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