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“Red Shoes and the Blues,” by Atlanta-based artist Royce Soble, will be exhibited among the works in STMA’s “Queer Perspectives” show for the rest of this year and early 2025. CONTRIBUTED

“Red Shoes and the Blues,” by Atlanta-based artist Royce Soble, will be exhibited among the works in STMA’s “Queer Perspectives” show for the rest of this year and early 2025. CONTRIBUTED

STMA presents ‘Queer Perspectives’ exhibition

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
In recognition of the vital importance of increased visibility and diverse representation of LGBTQ+ communities and issues, particularly in rural areas, Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is presenting “Queer Perspectives,” a juried exhibition opening Aug. 10 and closing Jan.
For the second straight year, St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list as a High-Performing Hospital for heart attack, stroke, hip replacement, and knee replacement. (CONTRIBUTED)

For the second straight year, St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list as a High-Performing Hospital for heart attack, stroke, hip replacement, and knee replacement. (CONTRIBUTED)

St. Mary’s named ‘high-performing hospital’ – again

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
For the second straight year, St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-25 Best Hospitals list as a High-Performing Hospital for heart attack, stroke, hip replacement, and knee replacement.This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S.
A piece called “Fall Leaf Dam” by Robert Jorns. Jorns picked the pieces of his exhibit based on landscapes he felt best represented the area. CONTRIBUTED

A piece called “Fall Leaf Dam” by Robert Jorns. Jorns picked the pieces of his exhibit based on landscapes he felt best represented the area. CONTRIBUTED

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Allied Arts hosts a glimpse into nature

Bailey McCully
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Milledgeville/Baldwin County Allied Arts is hosting two exhibits this month focusing on landscapes and the beauty of nature.
“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” presented at Festival Hall by The Lake Country Players, featured a large cast of experienced and talented local actors.

“Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” presented at Festival Hall by The Lake Country Players, featured a large cast of experienced and talented local actors.

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‘Big River’ big success at Festival Hall

Story & Photos By Leigh Lofrgren
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Sweeping audiences down the mighty Mississippi, “Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” came to a successful close last Sunday at Festival Hall with all interpretations sold out.
Author Lo Patrick (CONTRIBUTED)

Author Lo Patrick (CONTRIBUTED)

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Author Lo Patrick discusses her writing process

Lo Patrick
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The hallmark of a great mystery novel is you stay up too late reading it since you can’t put it down.Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is fortunate to host award-winning author Lo Patrick Aug. 6 as its Meet the Author presenter at the Plaza Arts Center.
L-R: AJ Nugent and Diane Carter of Leadership Putnam are joined by Putnam County Elementary School Principal Whitney Smith, Assistant Principal Joy Williamson, Counselor Hollie Haley, Academic Coach Trista Hooten-Wilson, and LP President Justin Hadden. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: AJ Nugent and Diane Carter of Leadership Putnam are joined by Putnam County Elementary School Principal Whitney Smith, Assistant Principal Joy Williamson, Counselor Hollie Haley, Academic Coach Trista Hooten-Wilson, and LP President Justin Hadden. CONTRIBUTED

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Leadership Putnam 2023-24 donates to Putnam schools

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Things came together quickly after Leadership Putnam 2023-24 graduate and entrepreneur AJ Nugent sent a group text to his LP classmates on July 20, suggesting the class make a charitable donation to Putnam County’s primary, elementary, and middle schools.
Keynote speaker Yu Kai Lin said he felt “honored” to be included in the annual STMA Founders Day event. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Keynote speaker Yu Kai Lin said he felt “honored” to be included in the annual STMA Founders Day event. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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STMA hosts annual Founder’s Day event

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art hosted its annual Founder’s Day event Sunday evening at its gallery in rural Buckhead.
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IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Working’ gets the job done at The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
This year’s Broadway Intensive program at The Plaza Arts Center closed Sunday afternoon with the final presentation of “Working: A Musical.” The final performance drew the largest crowd in an eight-show run over the past two weekends.
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Georgia Writers Museum receives GCA bridge grant

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has been awarded a bridge grant for fiscal year 2025 from the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Greensboro’s Lake Oconee Humane Society will host its third annual Wine, Wags, and Whiskers event on Aug. 9 at Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

Greensboro’s Lake Oconee Humane Society will host its third annual Wine, Wags, and Whiskers event on Aug. 9 at Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)

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LOHS hosting 3rd annual Wine, Wags, and Whiskers

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Greensboro’s Lake Oconee Humane Society will host its third annual Wine, Wags, and Whiskers event on Aug. 9 at Oconee Brewing Company in Greensboro. The event will be a dual celebration of the shelter and its 25 years of service.
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