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OPAS community youth chorus shines at Festival Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) Community Youth Chorus performed on Dec. 3 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, underscoring the shared commitment of OPAS with its surrounding community to nurturing the next generation of artists.
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Santa Claus survives wet welcome

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Light rain stopped just long enough Saturday afternoon for Santa Claus to make his annual pre-Christmas parade through Eatonton atop a vintage Eatonton Fire Department truck.
The Pre-K Carolers close the showcase by singing The Reindeer Pokey. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Pre-K Carolers close the showcase by singing The Reindeer Pokey. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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BOE watches PCPS showcase

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Members of the Baldwin County Board of Education watched the final talent showcase of the year on Dec. 4 at Putnam County Primary School. Principal of the primary school Dr.
Naughty or Nice? Hunter Lukes, age 8, and his baby sister Zoey were definitely nice this year and couldn’t wait to see Santa! EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Naughty or Nice? Hunter Lukes, age 8, and his baby sister Zoey were definitely nice this year and couldn’t wait to see Santa! EMME CLAUSE/Staff

The Plaza hosts kids’ Christmas party

Emme Clause
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Santa was on hand at The Plaza Arts Center on Dec. 2 during its annual Christmas at the Plaza event. Guests were encouraged to visit Saturday morning to join in on several fun, free, family activities.
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 15 with a reception at the ReStore alongside Hwy. 44, where HFH board members posed with (l-r) Executive Director Murali Thirumal, Bucky Kahl, Linda Moore, Mary Alice Smith, Michael Smith, Sara Tomson-Hooper, Doug Denholm, Craig Murphey, and HFH Family Services Manager Katherine Mahlberg. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam celebrated its 25th anniversary Nov. 15 with a reception at the ReStore alongside Hwy. 44, where HFH board members posed with (l-r) Executive Director Murali Thirumal, Bucky Kahl, Linda Moore, Mary Alice Smith, Michael Smith, Sara Tomson-Hooper, Doug Denholm, Craig Murphey, and HFH Family Services Manager Katherine Mahlberg. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 25 Years in Putnam County

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
In 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFH) dedicated three Habitat homes, began construction on two new homes, worked with many ongoing and new partners and volunteers, and celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Luxury Lake Oconee’s Ted Baker (center, white shirt) and Weidmann Remodeling’s Dan Weidmann (right, red shirt) present Lake Oconee Area Builders Association’s Wendy Daniel and Christy Kimbrough, alongside team members from both offices, with donations to support LOABA’s Christmas Outreach Drive. CONTRIBUTED

Luxury Lake Oconee’s Ted Baker (center, white shirt) and Weidmann Remodeling’s Dan Weidmann (right, red shirt) present Lake Oconee Area Builders Association’s Wendy Daniel and Christy Kimbrough, alongside team members from both offices, with donations to support LOABA’s Christmas Outreach Drive. CONTRIBUTED

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LOABA Christmas Outreach Drive receives donation

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group and Weidmann Remodeling partnered to sponsor the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) Christmas Outreach Drive with a $2,500 donation for local charities during the holiday season.
Shawn Raff (second from left) of Riff Raff Cattle was named Putnam County’s Conservationist of the Year by NRCS and the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District. CONTRIBUTED

Shawn Raff (second from left) of Riff Raff Cattle was named Putnam County’s Conservationist of the Year by NRCS and the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District. CONTRIBUTED

Raff named Putnam Conservationist of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District works closely with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) each year to identify and recognize one outstanding person from each Georgia county who has done remarkable work in protecting and conserving natural resources.
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Book Review: The 19 of Greene

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
“Transported … that’s the word … I was utterly transported!” I found myself repeating those words as I pondered this book review of The 19 of Greene by Tony Barnhart. I am not exaggerating. I really was taken back to another world, one that no longer exists.
With both sporting periodcorrect attire, Rev. Meg Jackson Clark is assisted down the church steps by Spencer Hinds. CONTRIBUTED

With both sporting periodcorrect attire, Rev. Meg Jackson Clark is assisted down the church steps by Spencer Hinds. CONTRIBUTED

First Presbyterian bringing Dickens’ Christmas to life

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
As we prepare for Christmas this year, it’s not hard at all to think back to Christmases past. Do you remember the 1938 or 1984 film adaptations of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol?” Perhaps you’ve attended one of the many stage productions based on his book?
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