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Rotary Club presents student-of-the-year scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties has announced its recipients of this year's Student of the Year scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and a commitment to community service.
(LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

(LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

OPAS presents annual patriot concert

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The annual Memorial Weekend Patriot Concert presented by OPAS was held last Saturday at The Farm near Greensboro. Fortunately, the rain stayed away this year, making the show hugely successful.
The Woods of Fannin County (CONTRIBUTED)

The Woods of Fannin County (CONTRIBUTED)

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GWM Review: The Woods of Fannin County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A child’s greatest fear may be abandonment or becoming lost. What will I eat or drink? What is hidden in the world that can hurt me? How can I stay warm when the cold comes?
Located on the Richland Creek side of Lake Oconee, The Boathouse features a rustic and inviting restaurant and banquet room. (CONTRIBUTED)

Located on the Richland Creek side of Lake Oconee, The Boathouse features a rustic and inviting restaurant and banquet room. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Boathouse restaurant at Harbor Club reopens

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Boaters and lake enthusiasts can again enjoy cold beverages, delicious food, live entertainment, and, this year, King of Pop popsicles at The Boathouse Marina at Harbor Club (3991 Walker Church Rd., Greensboro).
Coffee House performers at The Little Theatre included (back row, l-r): Kellsey Ortega, Anne O’Neill, Ethan Poole, Dillon Schremmer, Seth Wicker, Walker Cannon, Nathan Smith, McCormick Anderson; and (front row, l-r): Lily Garcia-Carreras, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Helen Garcia-Carreras, and Anenaca Simpson. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Coffee House performers at The Little Theatre included (back row, l-r): Kellsey Ortega, Anne O’Neill, Ethan Poole, Dillon Schremmer, Seth Wicker, Walker Cannon, Nathan Smith, McCormick Anderson; and (front row, l-r): Lily Garcia-Carreras, Elisa Garcia-Carreras, Helen Garcia-Carreras, and Anenaca Simpson. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

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Young talent shines in final Coffee House show

Emme Clause
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn presented their fourth-and-final Coffee House event of the year last Friday. Due to rain, the show was moved from downtown Eatonton’s outdoor City Center Stage to The Little Theater inside Putnam County Middle School on the town’s east side.
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Movie Review: What IF you don’t grow up?

Katie Flicker
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Over the weekend, I went to see IF with my family. IF is a bittersweet tale about a preteen girl who tries to force herself to grow up too fast and learns how to reconnect with her childhood self by assisting the IFs (imaginary friends) in reconnecting with their grown-up children.
The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza’s summer camps can provide building blocks for kids who participate. CONTRIBUTED

Summer camp coming soon to The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
With school soon ending, many parents and grandparents are trying to figure out how to entertain their young ones for the next few months.
Janisse Ray

Janisse Ray

GWM interview: The Woods of Fannin County

Janisse Ray
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
We all enjoy an adventurous thriller that keeps us on the edge of our seats, and one that involves young children dealing with extreme adversity can be particularly engaging.Georgia Writers Hall of Fame author Janisse Ray wrote such a story in The Woods of Fannin County.
Members of the Putnam County High School AP art class (l-r) Levi Piper, Jonquail Coats, Evan Nipper, Abigail Hildreth, Kristina Xiong, and Dre’Shon Monday with their teacher, Nancy Mason (center). CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Putnam County High School AP art class (l-r) Levi Piper, Jonquail Coats, Evan Nipper, Abigail Hildreth, Kristina Xiong, and Dre’Shon Monday with their teacher, Nancy Mason (center). CONTRIBUTED

PCHS students learn to create meaningful art

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Putnam County High School had six students participate in the Advanced Placement (AP) 2D Art and Design program this year, including juniors Levi Piper and Kristina Xiong, with seniors Jonquail Coats, Abigail Hildreth, Dre’Shon Monday, and Evan Nipper.
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