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The Holcombe Harley entry finished runner-up in fan voting for Best Pirate Ship on Saturday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Holcombe Harley entry finished runner-up in fan voting for Best Pirate Ship on Saturday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Pirates, Prizes, and ‘Pour Decisions’ for Lake Sinclair tradition

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The forecast called for rain, but Saturday afternoon delivered sunshine and smooth sailing for the annual Lake Sinclair Pirate Parade.Nearly 20 decorated boats cruised the lake from The Front Porch restaurant alongside Hwy. 441 in Baldwin County before gathering at The Grill at Crooked Creek Marina...
Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blessings, business, and new beginning at Stop N Go

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
A new convenience store opened its doors in Eatonton on Memorial Day, but for owner Nilesh “Neil” Patel, the launch of Stop N Go is about more than business.
Georgia Benjamin-Smith called recent Putnam High grad Amario up from the audience to share a little of his story as he prepares for college life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Georgia Benjamin-Smith called recent Putnam High grad Amario up from the audience to share a little of his story as he prepares for college life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MAC banquet celebrates community service

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Approximately 100 community members gathered Saturday evening in the banquet hall of Eatonton First Methodist Church for the 34th annual Mothers Against Crime banquet.
Greene County residents Dana and Dr. Pablo Santamaria (center, with scissors and bow) opened InMotion Wellness initially based on Pablo’s exposure to the benefits of targeted, assisted stretching after undergoing an operation to correct a painful back condition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greene County residents Dana and Dr. Pablo Santamaria (center, with scissors and bow) opened InMotion Wellness initially based on Pablo’s exposure to the benefits of targeted, assisted stretching after undergoing an operation to correct a painful back condition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

InMotion Wellness Studio stretches for success

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Just a few weeks after opening its doors in Lake Country, InMotion Wellness Studio is already seeing strong demand for its assisted stretching therapy and recovery services.InMotion Wellness is owned by Greene County residents Dana and Dr. Pablo Santamaria, who said the business grew out of both...
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The Dairy Festival returns next month

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Dairy Festival returns to Eatonton on June 6, with its first official event beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a 5K Race and Fun Run sponsored by the Eatonton Service League.By 9 a.m., dozens of arts, crafts, and food vendors, plus children’s activities, will be open around the Courthouse square.The...
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Summer camp fun for young artists at The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Families looking for enriching summer activities for children and teens will find a wide range of creative opportunities this summer at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton.First up is Camp Broadway, held June 1-5 in partnership with The Arts Barn.
Lynne Cullen

Lynne Cullen

GWM to welcome back bestselling author Cullen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lynne Cullen’s When We Were Brilliant masterfully captures the profound friendship between film superstar Marilyn Monroe and documentary photographer Eve Arnold.This biographical novel offers a tribute to female ambition, raw authenticity and the shared pursuit of lasting historical impact.
Bagpipers and drummers play outside as attendees arrive to First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro for Scottish Heritage Day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Bagpipers and drummers play outside as attendees arrive to First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro for Scottish Heritage Day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro’s First Presbyterian hosts Scottish Heritage Day

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Scottish Heritage Day at Greensboro’s First Presbyterian Church (GFPC) was well attended on Sunday by parishioners and special guests, including Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.Following the ringing of the bell, Scottish Heritage Committee Chair Spencer Hinds walked up the aisle carrying the...
The Jazz Legacy Project opens with “Bourbon Street Parade.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Jazz Legacy Project opens with “Bourbon Street Parade.” LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Jazz Legacy Project presents music of Louis Armstrong

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) returned to Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall on May 14, with a tribute concert celebrating the music and life of jazz legend Louis Armstrong.Opening with “Bourbon Street Parade,” JLP featured guest vocalist, trumpeter, and composer Michael Cruse performing alongside...
Last year’s OPAS Memorial Day Weekend Concert at The Farm at Oconee attracted a sold-out crowd, making tickets a hot commodity in Lake Country. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s OPAS Memorial Day Weekend Concert at The Farm at Oconee attracted a sold-out crowd, making tickets a hot commodity in Lake Country. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS Memorial Day concert kicks off summer

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) will kick off summer in unforgettable Lake Country style with its annual OPAS Memorial Day Weekend Concert at The Farm at Oconee (1140 Oconee Heights Lane, Greensboro).
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