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In alphabetical order: Colt Bailey as Stetson Bennet, Luke Bennett as Patrick Mahomes, Kaylee Collis as Reba McEntire, Walker Crowder as Corey Crowder, C.J. Daniluk as Jim Thorpe, Jacob Davis as Scott Kelly, Nathan Davis as Mark Kelly, Hayden Ferguson as Michael Phelps, Hayden Harper as Hank Aaron, Brantley Hill as Kirby Smart, Asher Hoselton as Steffon Diggs, Wyatt Kitchens as George Strait, Mila Kononetz as Alexander Hamilton, Charlie Lewis as Dale Earnhardt, Callan McCracken as Mo Willems, Layla Menke as

In alphabetical order: Colt Bailey as Stetson Bennet, Luke Bennett as Patrick Mahomes, Kaylee Collis as Reba McEntire, Walker Crowder as Corey Crowder, C.J. Daniluk as Jim Thorpe, Jacob Davis as Scott Kelly, Nathan Davis as Mark Kelly, Hayden Ferguson as Michael Phelps, Hayden Harper as Hank Aaron, Brantley Hill as Kirby Smart, Asher Hoselton as Steffon Diggs, Wyatt Kitchens as George Strait, Mila Kononetz as Alexander Hamilton, Charlie Lewis as Dale Earnhardt, Callan McCracken as Mo Willems, Layla Menke as

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GATEWOOD PRESENTS: Famous American ‘Wax Museum’

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Fourth graders at Gatewood Schools in Eatonton presented the Famous American Wax Museum on March 31, led by Elementary School Director and 4th-grade ELA and social studies teacher Lisa McElhannon and 4th-grade math and science teacher Chandler Craine.
Volunteer Jonna Rubins Marchuk helps an APPLE student plant flowers at the Butterflies and Blooms habitat. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Volunteer Jonna Rubins Marchuk helps an APPLE student plant flowers at the Butterflies and Blooms habitat. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Students benefit from Butterflies & Blooms visit

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Students from Putnam County Middle School’s unique Adapted Purposeful Personalized Learning Experiences (APPLE) class visited the Butterflies and Blooms habitat on March 31 in support of student-teacher Taylor Casey’s graduation requirements from Georgia College and State University (GCSU).
Samara Joy, recently anointed as Best New Artist by 2022 Grammy Award voters, visited Greensboro Friday night to share a level of musical talent rarely experienced.

Samara Joy, recently anointed as Best New Artist by 2022 Grammy Award voters, visited Greensboro Friday night to share a level of musical talent rarely experienced.

Joy joins OPAS for special concert in Greensboro

Samara Joy
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Samara Joy, recently anointed as Best New Artist by 2022 Grammy Award voters, visited Greensboro Friday night to share a level of musical talent rarely experienced.
GWM Meet the Author: Leslie Hooton

GWM Meet the Author: Leslie Hooton

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GWM Meet the Author: Leslie Hooton

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Bailey thought she’d gotten her happy-ever-after-ending. Married to the man she loves, she has started a family, and her business is flourishing. But when Bailey’s ex-husband, a famous TV chef, is found murdered – with her DNA all over his apartment and body – she is suddenly facing murder charges.
Attendees of last year’s spring event make flower crowns. CONTRIBUTED

Attendees of last year’s spring event make flower crowns. CONTRIBUTED

Spring Celebration party coming to The Plaza

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
With spring comes warm weather, birds singing, flowers blooming and so much more goodness. The Plaza Arts Center (305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton) is celebrating the start of spring with a free and open-to-the-public celebration party on April 22, from 10 a.m. until noon on its front lawn.
The church building that became a house for 80 years. (Contributed)

The church building that became a house for 80 years. (Contributed)

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Calling All Angels

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
An article published by The Eatonton Messenger in 1895 described the city’s Episcopalians' first meeting with the Bishop of Georgia. Over the next three years, the paper covered a growing number of Episcopalians meeting in each other’s homes for worship services.
Gatewood Players show off the final scene of the play, holding up letters spelling out the name of the performance. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Gatewood Players show off the final scene of the play, holding up letters spelling out the name of the performance. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Gatewood Players present Winnie the Pooh

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gatewood Players presented the Winnie the Pooh musical March 23-24: twice for the school and twice for family and friends.
Taylor Surman/File Photo

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Surman: Get involved in the arts

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Last week, fine art teachers from the Putnam County Charter School System came to perform and display their art at The Plaza. I stayed that night as the attendant for the theater, but I sure am glad I was working that evening. I left the theater inspired by those teachers.
The Plaza presents The Odd Couple

The Plaza presents The Odd Couple

The Plaza presents "The Odd Couple"

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This spring, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) is producing Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s classic comedy about the clash of a clean freak versus a slob.
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Dawgy Dash returns April 29 to benefit pets

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Bring your best friend to Greensboro on April 29, for the Circle of Friends Animal Society’s (COFAS) 15th annual Dawgy Dash 5K, a family-friendly, pet-friendly run starting at 9 a.m. outside Oconee Brewing Company (202 N. West St, Greensboro), the race’s Top Dawg sponsor.
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