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Attendees enjoy the festivities at the Soirée Blanc and Noir fundraiser. CONTRIBUTED

Attendees enjoy the festivities at the Soirée Blanc and Noir fundraiser. CONTRIBUTED

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OPAS Soirée Blanc & Noir a success

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) hosted Soirée Blanc & Noir, its annual “fun-raising” event, Sept. 6 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton.
Front row, from left, are: Becky Nipper, Bill Dudley and Sarah Daly-Weir; back row: Phil Armstrong, Michelle Saarela, Johnny Wagoner, Darlene McCumiskey, Sandy Young, Dan Kniffen, Brent Mero, Greter Naranjo, Sue Strange and Diane Shinneman. CONTRIBUTED

Front row, from left, are: Becky Nipper, Bill Dudley and Sarah Daly-Weir; back row: Phil Armstrong, Michelle Saarela, Johnny Wagoner, Darlene McCumiskey, Sandy Young, Dan Kniffen, Brent Mero, Greter Naranjo, Sue Strange and Diane Shinneman. CONTRIBUTED

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PAPA names ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ cast

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) recently announced its cast for “Twelve Angry Jurors.” Performance dates are set for Nov. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 12 and 19 at 3 p.m. at The Plaza Arts Center Theater in Eatonton. No Saturday performances are scheduled.
Pictured are, from left, Linda Williams, Philip Lee Williams, Woody Williams, Laura Jane Williams Kuncaitis, and Duane Kuncaitis. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are, from left, Linda Williams, Philip Lee Williams, Woody Williams, Laura Jane Williams Kuncaitis, and Duane Kuncaitis. CONTRIBUTED

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Williams honored at Morgan County’s Memorial Gardens

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Marshall “Woody” Williams was honored at the rededication of the Morgan County Landmarks Society’s restored Memorial Gardens on Sept. 21.
Joining Peaceful Purpose Hospice patient Beatrice Towers at Longhorn Steakhouse was her son Johnny Meeks (right) sitting opposite of Ms. Towers’ granddaughter, PPH social worker Brandiss Marks, and Porsha Smith of PPH (left front). CONTRIBUTED

Joining Peaceful Purpose Hospice patient Beatrice Towers at Longhorn Steakhouse was her son Johnny Meeks (right) sitting opposite of Ms. Towers’ granddaughter, PPH social worker Brandiss Marks, and Porsha Smith of PPH (left front). CONTRIBUTED

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Thrive Foundation helps PPH patients to thrive

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
“Never underestimate the power of the mind, the importance of love and faith, and never stop dreaming.” So said Martin Pistorius, now a healthy 48-year-old South African man who lived much of his childhood completely coherent, but in a paralyzed, unresponsive body.
The time is now to support Ferst Readers

The time is now to support Ferst Readers

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The time is now to support Ferst Readers

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The young children of our counties will be tomorrow’s leaders. The recipe for early school success is simple: start with strong literacy skills.
Foster-care expert Dr. John DeGarmo leads training sessions at Monticello Presbyterian Church. CONTRIBUTED

Foster-care expert Dr. John DeGarmo leads training sessions at Monticello Presbyterian Church. CONTRIBUTED

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Fostering support for foster families

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Foster parents often grapple with unique challenges, underscoring the crucial need to provide them with essential training, support and resources. T To address this substantial need, Amerigroup Georgia offered complimentary training sessions on Sept.
GWM book review: Haints of Black Mountain

GWM book review: Haints of Black Mountain

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GWM book review: Haints of Black Mountain

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
If you are from the South, you likely have heard of “haint blue,” a color that adorns the ceilings of porches to keep spirits at bay, especially in the South Carolina Low Country.
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Eatonton remembers 9-11 attack on America

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
The third-annual Putnam County 9-11 Memorial Ceremony was held at 9 a.m., Sept. 11 at Veterans Wall of Honor Park in Eatonton. The event was held in honor and remembrance of 2,977 people killed in terrorist attacks after four airliners were hijacked on Sept.
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OPAS presents The Songs of Nashville

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) will present Country Hits: The Songs of Nashville on Sept. 29 at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
Posing with a statue of Girl Scouts of the USA founder Juliette Gordon Low in the front yard at Low’s birthplace in Savannah, are members of Girl Scouts of Eatonton (l-r): Zoey Robinson, Elizabeth Hensley, Karmen Spillers, Sophia Talavera, Victoria Hensley, Raegan Ogden, Tegan Rainey, and Stormy Kendrick. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Posing with a statue of Girl Scouts of the USA founder Juliette Gordon Low in the front yard at Low’s birthplace in Savannah, are members of Girl Scouts of Eatonton (l-r): Zoey Robinson, Elizabeth Hensley, Karmen Spillers, Sophia Talavera, Victoria Hensley, Raegan Ogden, Tegan Rainey, and Stormy Kendrick. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Eatonton Girl Scouts visit birthplace of movement

Lena Hensley
Thursday, September 7, 2023
As proof that education is fun, Girl Scouts of Eatonton went on a road trip Aug. 18-20, to explore Savannah and Tybee Island. “We chose Savannah because it is the birthplace of Girl Scouts,” troop leader Tiffany Ogden said.
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