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Sheryl McCollum

Sheryl McCollum

GWM’s Crime & Wine experience returns

Sheryl Mccollum
Thursday, November 14, 2024
There is no more exciting “whodunit” than a true cold case. It generally represents a puzzle that many have tried to solve, only to come up short. Cold cases test intuition, logic, and plain old common sense.
A variety of artwork hangs on the wall at Festival Hall in Greensboro and will remain on display for the next nine months. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

A variety of artwork hangs on the wall at Festival Hall in Greensboro and will remain on display for the next nine months. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall hosting artists’ reception

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 20.
Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

STMA hosting ‘Out of Penumbra’ book signing

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead will host author William Charles Conner on Nov. 23 as he presents Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy of a self-described “journey from ignorance to art.”Conner was a close friend of famed artist Steffen Thomas, a collector...
L-R: Dr. Art Torsiglieri, chairman of the Hospital Foundation Board; Elizabeth Davis, gala committee member; Tim Green, gala committee member; Angela Haun, Georgia Power area manager; Riezl Baker, gala chair and member of the Foundation Board of Directors; Lisa Tubbs, gala committee member, and Christa Hyatt, gala committee member CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Dr. Art Torsiglieri, chairman of the Hospital Foundation Board; Elizabeth Davis, gala committee member; Tim Green, gala committee member; Angela Haun, Georgia Power area manager; Riezl Baker, gala chair and member of the Foundation Board of Directors; Lisa Tubbs, gala committee member, and Christa Hyatt, gala committee member CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Power donates to St. Mary’s as top gala sponsor

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Georgia Power has committed to serving as the title sponsor of Lake Oconee’s Heart and Soul Gala, the premier fundraising event benefiting St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.
A 1920s Jordan MX Playboy roadster similar to this museum piece plays a central role in Tori Whitaker’s new novel, A Matter of Happiness. CONTRIBUTED

A 1920s Jordan MX Playboy roadster similar to this museum piece plays a central role in Tori Whitaker’s new novel, A Matter of Happiness. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum Meet the author: Tori Whitaker

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has announced that bestselling author Tori Whitaker will present its Meet the Author event in December.
L-R: Michele Saarela, Lou Benjamin, Beth Mappes, Art Shutt, Michael Homeier, and Dianne Shinneman carry the entire acting load in PAPA’s production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” later this month at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Michele Saarela, Lou Benjamin, Beth Mappes, Art Shutt, Michael Homeier, and Dianne Shinneman carry the entire acting load in PAPA’s production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” later this month at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

PAPA’s 80th production at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
With “Don’t Dress for Dinner” on Nov. 14, 15, 17, 21, and 22, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) will complete its 80th live presentation.“We are so grateful that PAPA has been able to overcome a few challenges over the years, changing venues...
Executive Director of Circle of Love Kimberly Bennett speaks at the conference. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Executive Director of Circle of Love Kimberly Bennett speaks at the conference. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Lake Oconee Church hosts Women’s Wellness Conference

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Women’s Wellness Conference 2024 was held on Oct. 25 at Lake Oconee Church in front of a large audience.The conference was presented by IV Wellness Solutions, highlighting two non-profit organizations in Eatonton, Cheerful Heart Ministry and The Artisans Village.
Contributed by Gervais Hagerty, best-selling author of In Polite Company

Contributed by Gervais Hagerty, best-selling author of In Polite Company

GWM Book Review: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Colleen Oakley’s The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise gets five out of five gold stars if you love a heart-warming, fast-paced, perfectly unexpected story about female friendship across generations.Okay, now that we’ve got that out of the way, we can move on to the fun stuff, starting with...
The event is on Nov. 1st from 6-8 p.m on the 100 block of North Wilkinson Street.

The event is on Nov. 1st from 6-8 p.m on the 100 block of North Wilkinson Street.

Touch-A-Truck & Touch-A-Truck Xtreme at November First Friday

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Georgia College & State University’s Wellness and Recreation Department, is hosting a First Friday Touch-A-Truck and Touch-A-Truck Xtreme event on Nov. 1st from 6-8 p.m. on the 100 block of North Wilkinson Street.DJ Cut Master D. will play musical...
Sarah Kate Mansfield is the Gatewood High School student of the month. CONTRIBUTED

Sarah Kate Mansfield is the Gatewood High School student of the month. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Club Honors October students of the month

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties names the following students as its Students of the Month for October 2024: Sarah Kate Mansfield, Josh Gentry, and Madyson Mincey.
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