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The Shane Meder Memorial Garden dedication included Meder’s former co-workers at Black Sheep Interiors, members of his family and hospital staff.

The Shane Meder Memorial Garden dedication included Meder’s former co-workers at Black Sheep Interiors, members of his family and hospital staff.

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St. Mary’s dedicates new equipment, facilities and memorials

Mark Engel
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
It was raining hard, and the skies were dark outside Sunday, but everything was bright inside St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro as they officially dedicated new, upgraded diagnostic equipment and facilities.
Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

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GWM hosts PCHS Live and Drive Book Fair

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
As part of their curriculum for Project Success, a school-year-long service leadership class for seniors taught by Rebekah Esau at Putnam County High School, students conceived of, organized and presented the Live and Drive Book Fair Mar. 10, at Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) in downtown Eatonton.
Following the Tang Soo Do demos, the dancers from Sole Momentum hit the stage.

Following the Tang Soo Do demos, the dancers from Sole Momentum hit the stage.

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The Big Event a big success

Photos & Story By Leigh Loffgren
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The 2023 Big Event, hosted by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) took place Saturday at Lake Oconee Village, with 144 local exhibitors on hand. They included home builders, remodelers and building suppliers, among others involved in the construction industry.
Mike Farris

Mike Farris

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Grammy winner’s concert to benefit LOA arts program

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Mike Farris, who won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Roots Gospel Album (“Shine for All the People”), will be performing on March 31, at Oconee Brewing Company (OBC) in downtown Greensboro. All proceeds from the special, one-night-only event will benefit the arts program at Lake Oconee Academy (LOA).
Three teams put their origami frogs to the test in the race trying to see which one will leap farther and faster.

Three teams put their origami frogs to the test in the race trying to see which one will leap farther and faster.

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PC Extension Office offers educational 4-H activities

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A group of fourth, fifth and sixth graders were exploring science in a fun way on March 8, through 4-H at the Putnam County Extension Office. The class was just one of many year-round 4-H activities the Extension Office offers.
EFUMC donates Easter baskets.

EFUMC donates Easter baskets.

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EFUMC donates Easter baskets

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Thanks to the efforts of the United Methodist Women at Eatonton First United Methodist Church (EFUMC), the church’s youth program, and the Gleaners Sunday School class, 49 Easter baskets were prepared and delivered recently to the local DFACS office for the Lake Area Easter Baskets for Foster...
L-R: Pam Douglas, Glenda Ridley, Candace Pennington, Wil Haley, Tracy Stickley, Alan Horton, Billy Webster, Katherine-Hope Broyles, Brandon Griffin, Tim Broyles, Holly Carr, Nadia Graveran, and Allie Lane. CONTIRBUTED

L-R: Pam Douglas, Glenda Ridley, Candace Pennington, Wil Haley, Tracy Stickley, Alan Horton, Billy Webster, Katherine-Hope Broyles, Brandon Griffin, Tim Broyles, Holly Carr, Nadia Graveran, and Allie Lane. CONTIRBUTED

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Broyles helps bump up PGH finances

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Tim Broyles of State Farm Insurance in Eatonton recently provided Putnam General Hospital (PGH) with a $5,000 check. This donation will be instrumental to the PGH Foundation in continuing to finance improvements at the hospital.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping shop to shop from 10 a.m. until noon before cozying up in the palm garden for pictures with all his friends! CONTRIBUTED

The Easter Bunny will be hopping shop to shop from 10 a.m. until noon before cozying up in the palm garden for pictures with all his friends! CONTRIBUTED

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Hop & Shop happening in downtown Greensboro

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Spring is here and the Easter Bunny is coming to downtown Greensboro on Saturday, April 1, for the 3rd annual Hop & Shop event.
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