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Writers Museum Book Review: The Rumor Game

Writers Museum Book Review: The Rumor Game

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Writers Museum Book Review: The Rumor Game

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
For some Americans, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor did not settle the question of whether the United States should enter World War II against all the Axis powers.
Kel-Mac Saddle Club shows raise money for local charitable causes. CONTRIBUTED

Kel-Mac Saddle Club shows raise money for local charitable causes. CONTRIBUTED

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Kel-Mac Saddle Club makes donations, plans events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Kel-Mac Saddle Club, one of the longest-running saddle clubs in the state of Georgia, recently donated $4,000 back to its immediate community. Over the past 48 years, Kel-Mac has raised and contributed more than $167,500 to local charitable causes.
Two students pose as Thing 1 and Thing 2 during a previous Seuss on the Loose. CONTRIBUTED

Two students pose as Thing 1 and Thing 2 during a previous Seuss on the Loose. CONTRIBUTED

Seuss on the Loose this weekend at PCPS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
“Fun is good,” Dr. Seuss once said, and fun will be had this Saturday during the 10th annual Ferst Readers Seuss on the Loose Festival at Putnam County Primary School (162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd.), featuring a fun run and all things Seuss. Fun Run registration begins at 9 a.m.
Alex Mendham and his ensemble played a dynamic program inspired by the jazz age. CONTRIBUTED

Alex Mendham and his ensemble played a dynamic program inspired by the jazz age. CONTRIBUTED

Romance is alive at OPAS Valentine’s Day show

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
OPAS delivered a unique Valentine’s Day concert on Feb. 14 at Festival Hall in Greensboro that transported audiences back to the exuberant era of the 1920-30s. Featuring English bandleader and vocalist Alex Mendham and his orchestra, the event presented a captivating evening of music and romance.
Georgia Writers Museum Q&A: Thomas Mullen

Georgia Writers Museum Q&A: Thomas Mullen

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Georgia Writers Museum Q&A: Thomas Mullen

Thomas Mullen
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
We all enjoy a tense, cat-and-mouse, chase thriller to keep us on the edge of our seats. And even better, when set in familiar historical settings, it’s a front-row seat.
The Seuss on the Loose art contest submissions are on display at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library. CONTRIBUTED

The Seuss on the Loose art contest submissions are on display at the Eatonton-Putnam County Library. CONTRIBUTED

‘Seuss on the Loose’ art contest underway

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
It’s again time for the annual Seuss on the Loose art contest sponsored by the Eatonton Service League for grades K-5 students from Gatewood and Putnam County’s elementary and primary schools. Each school has submitted students’ projects and artwork based on beloved characters created by Dr.
L-R: Dr. Candice Veal, Claudia Franklin,and Wanda Nix of Putnam County High School pose with Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Dr. Candice Veal, Claudia Franklin,and Wanda Nix of Putnam County High School pose with Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

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Rotary Club honors February 2024 Students-of-the-Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is pleased to announce the following Students-of-the-Month for February 2024: Hillary Haley (Gatewood), Chris Lowe (Greene County High School), Sydney Pattison (LOA), Katelyn Jones (NGA), and Claudia Franklin (Putnam County High School).
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GWM hosts spy thriller author Mullen

Thomas Mullen
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Stephen King called The Rumor Game, “A brilliant blend of crime, mystery, and American history … terrific entertainment.” Its author, Thomas Mullen, will be the Meet the Author presenter for March at downtown Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum (GWM).
Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

Local, young actors and singers are encouraged to submit audition tapes, headshots, resumes, and applications to participate in this year’s Broadway Intensive Program’s production of “Working: A Musical.” CONTRIBUTED

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Broadway Intensive Program opens virtual auditions

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Back for a fourth year, The Plaza Arts Center in conjunction with The Arts Barn is presenting their Broadway Intensive Summer Program, with Working: A Musical as the chosen production. Working is a musical exploration of people from all walks of life.
The inside fun begins at 10 a.m. in the school cafeteria, with activities featuring all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters. CONTRIBUTED

The inside fun begins at 10 a.m. in the school cafeteria, with activities featuring all the favorite Dr. Seuss characters. CONTRIBUTED

‘Seuss on the Loose’ coming soon to PCPS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The 10th annual Seuss on the Loose Celebration and Fun Run is coming up March 2nd at Putnam County Primary School (PCPS, 162 Old Glenwood Springs Rd., Eatonton), sponsored by Ferst Readers of Putnam County. If your family hasn’t pre-registered for the Fun Run, time is running short.
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