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Well-wishers cheer as the ribbon falls to officially open Second Chance Boutique at 939 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton. Proceeds from the upscale thrift store will benefit Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Well-wishers cheer as the ribbon falls to officially open Second Chance Boutique at 939 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton. Proceeds from the upscale thrift store will benefit Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Second Chance Boutique supports COL mission

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Circle of Love, a long-running domestic violence shelter in Greene County, has opened Second Chance Boutique, an upscale thrift store that COL Executive Director Kimberly Bennett called both “a sustainability project” and a "long-needed way to better connect with the community we serve.
The Milledgeville Singers Club performs carols outside of the Holiday Market. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

The Milledgeville Singers Club performs carols outside of the Holiday Market. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Christmas Walk through Woodland Acres a success

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm hosted its first Christmas Light Walk on Dec. 12 with a positive turnout.The 10-to-12-minute walk circled the Holiday market with multiple vendors, featured several photo spots, and included an educational stop.
Putnam County Charter School System board members, including (l-r) Charles Trumbo, Simone Jones, Doris Clemons, Chairman Steve Weiner, and Vice Chair Carol Ann Guthrie display their 2025 Exemplary Board Recognition from the Georgia School Boards Association. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County Charter School System board members, including (l-r) Charles Trumbo, Simone Jones, Doris Clemons, Chairman Steve Weiner, and Vice Chair Carol Ann Guthrie display their 2025 Exemplary Board Recognition from the Georgia School Boards Association. CONTRIBUTED

PCCSS celebrates teamwork and leadership

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) recognized exceptional service, teamwork, and leadership during its recent board meeting, held at Putnam County Primary School (PCPS) on the same night students and teachers presented their annual Christmas show.
Vocal Director Cat Williamson (far right) speaks to the packed audience Thursday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Vocal Director Cat Williamson (far right) speaks to the packed audience Thursday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Lake Country Chorus at Greensboro’s First Methodist Church presented last Thursday, “Do You Hear What I Hear,” a program of music and dance that delighted and thrilled the packed venue.
Georgia Tech’s Antwuan Holloway (center) visited Putnam County High School Dec. 5 to notify PCHS seniors (l-r) Carlos Jimenez, Carolyn Thomas, and Vidhi Raiyani, that they had each been accepted into the prestigious, downtown Atlantabased university through its highly competitive Early Action program. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Tech’s Antwuan Holloway (center) visited Putnam County High School Dec. 5 to notify PCHS seniors (l-r) Carlos Jimenez, Carolyn Thomas, and Vidhi Raiyani, that they had each been accepted into the prestigious, downtown Atlantabased university through its highly competitive Early Action program. CONTRIBUTED

PCHS students earn Georgia Tech early acceptance

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Last Friday morning, three Putnam County High School (PCHS) seniors — Carlos Jimenez, Carolyn Thomas, and Vidhi Raiyani — got the surprise of a lifetime when notified of earning Early Action acceptance to Georgia Tech.
L-R: Becky Smith, Nancy DiSpirito, Dasiania Bell, and Tonya McWhorter of the Greene County Food Pantry; Connie Karpinsky, Event Founder; Beth Eldridge, and Margaret Pedersen of Bread of Life.

L-R: Becky Smith, Nancy DiSpirito, Dasiania Bell, and Tonya McWhorter of the Greene County Food Pantry; Connie Karpinsky, Event Founder; Beth Eldridge, and Margaret Pedersen of Bread of Life.

Upscale Resale Raises a Record $35,400

News Staff
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
This year’s Upscale Resale raised an extraordinary $35,400, the highest total in the event’s history. Hosted by the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and led by event founder Connie Karpinsky, Upscale Resale remains a joyful tradition rooted in community generosity and support.
Carmenza Moreno contributed a collection of stitched artwork featuring Mickey Mouse and gang in winter attire. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Carmenza Moreno contributed a collection of stitched artwork featuring Mickey Mouse and gang in winter attire. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Allied Arts hosts Deck the Walls

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Milledgeville-Baldwin County Allied Arts debuted its Deck the Walls exhibit Dec. 5 at the John Marlor Arts Center.“This is our first holiday showcase, bringing artists together to create artwork that reminds them of the holiday season.
Bailey Ballard (left front), associate editor of The Baldwin Bulletin, is joined by Lonnie Howell, Kyle Churchwell, and Ansley Browne in activating the new “Hug a Tree” attraction at Lockerly in Lights. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Bailey Ballard (left front), associate editor of The Baldwin Bulletin, is joined by Lonnie Howell, Kyle Churchwell, and Ansley Browne in activating the new “Hug a Tree” attraction at Lockerly in Lights. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Lockerly in Lights: Milledgeville arboretum lights up the holidays

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Lockerly Arboretum in Milledgeville is shining with a wide variety of lights, the scent of popcorn and s’mores, and the “Ho, Ho, Ho” of Santa Claus.
The East Georgia Concert Chorale performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The East Georgia Concert Chorale performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

EGCC entertains at Lake Oconee Youth Alliance fundraiser

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 4, 2025
In front of a large crowd last Tuesday evening, the East Georgia Concert Chorale (EGCC) performed “Hearts and Minds United in Song,” a benefit concert for the Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) at Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church.
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