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The cover of 'Queen of Exiles' by Vanessa Riley.

The cover of 'Queen of Exiles' by Vanessa Riley.

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GWM to host award-winning author

Vanessa Riley
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has announced 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Vanessa Riley as its Meet the Author presenter for May, discussing her new novel, Queen of Exiles, based on the true story of Haiti’s only queen.
Many dogs take every step their farmers take as they complete their daily chores. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Many dogs take every step their farmers take as they complete their daily chores. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Georgia farm dogs called for contest

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Farm dogs play a special role on the farm. They can serve in a variety of roles, such as herding livestock or guarding livestock and property. Farm dogs also provide an invaluable source of companionship and joy to their families.
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EMME CLAUSE/Staff

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Gatewood Players perform Shrek Jr.

Emme Clause
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Gatewood Players put on multiple showings of the play “Shrek Jr.,” on March 21 and 22, for fellow students, family members, and friends. Students in grades three through nine were involved.“I love working with young people in these shows.
GWM book review: A Jimmy Carter memoir

GWM book review: A Jimmy Carter memoir

GWM book review: A Jimmy Carter memoir

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
“I can only say with a degree of confidence that what won the election for Jimmy Carter were the more than 600,000 hands he and Rosalyn shook.” So says Dorothy “Dot” Padgett, author of a new history/memoir, Jimmy Carter: Elected President with Pocket Change and Peanuts.
Veteran stage actors Michael Homeier as Sir Lawrence Wargrave and Rusty Faulk as Emily Brent share a reflective moment on stage during LCP’s production of And Then There Were None.LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Veteran stage actors Michael Homeier as Sir Lawrence Wargrave and Rusty Faulk as Emily Brent share a reflective moment on stage during LCP’s production of And Then There Were None.LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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LCP mystery at Festival Hall thrills audiences

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Lake Country Players’ (LCP) recent production of Agatha Christie’s bestselling crime novel and play And Then There Were None was a resounding success, playing to a full house at each of four performances.
Pretty in pink. One of the Uncle Remus Golf Course ponds provided a perfect Easter backdrop for a family gathering during Saturday’s inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Pretty in pink. One of the Uncle Remus Golf Course ponds provided a perfect Easter backdrop for a family gathering during Saturday’s inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Eggs-celent turnout for Leadership Putnam event

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Anarchy reigned when about 200 kids were let loose Saturday for the inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt on the driving range at Eatonton’s Uncle Remus Golf Course (URGC).
Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

Children enjoy making flower crowns at the May Day event. CONTRIBUTED

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The Plaza presents plenty of spring options

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The historic Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton has some excellent upcoming opportunities to get out and enjoy the springtime.First up is the Queen tribute band "Kings of Queen" this Saturday night (March 23), but a very limited number of tickets remain, so visit online at plazacenter.org to order now.
Long lines were the order of the day at several food trucks lined up near the entrance to The Big Event last Saturday at Lake Oconee Village. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Long lines were the order of the day at several food trucks lined up near the entrance to The Big Event last Saturday at Lake Oconee Village. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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The 2024 Big Event a big success

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Big Event, presented this past Saturday by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), enjoyed clear skies with warm weather and great attendance at Lake Oconee Village alongside Vista Drive, south of Greensboro.
Dorothy Padgett

Dorothy Padgett

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GWM interview with ‘Peanut Brigade’ author

Dorothy Padgett
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The news world is heating up for another hotly contested presidential race. However, few elections for the U.S. presidency were more unique than the one involving a peanut farmer from Plains who beat the incumbent officeholder.
L-R: Lake Country Chorus members Beth Mappes, Drace Langford, Charlotte Mosteller, director Cathy Williamson, Ellen Marrin, Vern Sumner, and Rusty Faulk. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Lake Country Chorus members Beth Mappes, Drace Langford, Charlotte Mosteller, director Cathy Williamson, Ellen Marrin, Vern Sumner, and Rusty Faulk. CONTRIBUTED

‘On Broadway’ coming soon to Festival Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Mark the calendar for April 25 when you’ll want to “Ease on Down the Road” to Festival Hall for Lake Country Chorus’s Spring Concert “On Broadway,” featuring tunes from Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals.
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