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GWM Presents Music Historian, Dr. Ben Wynne

GWM Presents Music Historian, Dr. Ben Wynne

GWM Presents Music Historian, Dr. Ben Wynne

Dr. Ben Wynne
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Whether you’re a fan of the Allman Brothers Band, Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, or Jason Aldean; they all have one thing in common: they all came from Macon. So did poet/musician Sidney Lanier, saxophonist Rosa King, and two members of R.E.M. Dr.
Taylor Surman/File Photo

Taylor Surman/File Photo

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Surman: Why am I excited for 15 years of The Plaza?

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
2008 may seem like forever ago. For me, I was a freshman in high school – fresh-faced, excited to learn, and crushing on lots of high school seniors – definitely in my Taylor Swift fan girl phase. There was no knowledge of COVID, of Chinese balloons, or $4 gallons of gas.
Mauriel Joslyn stands in front of the slide showing two portraits of Alexander McGillivray, the one on the right being a sketch by John Trumbull depicting him as an Indian Chief.

Mauriel Joslyn stands in front of the slide showing two portraits of Alexander McGillivray, the one on the right being a sketch by John Trumbull depicting him as an Indian Chief.

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OSHM presents lecture from Sunday at the Museum series

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The theatre at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton was full on March 5, as the Old School History Museum hosted historian Mauriel Phillips Joslyn speaking on Alexander McGillivray, a half-Scot, half-Creek Indian known as “The Alabama Talleyrand,” as part of its Sunday at the Museum lecture series.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Maybe it’s just me

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Most readers of my wife’s column know that I am a transplant. Some might say that I’m an interloper or intruder. Since moving to the South, I’ve encountered only extreme warmth and hospitality. Yet, I still regard myself as the “odd man out” if only in my own home. Or is it just me?
Eatonton Mayor John Reid hands over the keys to a brand-new Habitat home to Cerria and her three kids while former NFL star Warrick Dunn enjoys the moment.

Eatonton Mayor John Reid hands over the keys to a brand-new Habitat home to Cerria and her three kids while former NFL star Warrick Dunn enjoys the moment.

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Habitat delivers dream homes to single moms

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Spring, the season associated with rebirth and rejuvenation, has become the time of new beginnings for two Eatonton families as former NFL Man of the Year Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, Aaron’s, and Ryan Jumonville, handed over the keys Feb.
Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

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Book Review: Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Wanda Lloyd will be the “Meet the Author” presenter at noon on Tuesday, March 14 (doors open 11:30 a.m.), at Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton. In a free-to-attend event, Lloyd will be presenting via Zoom, with registration available at georgiawritersmuseum. org.
Fourth-grade students perform the melody line of “I Feel Good” by James Brown on Boomwhacker percussion tubes. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Fourth-grade students perform the melody line of “I Feel Good” by James Brown on Boomwhacker percussion tubes. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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BHM program teaches students music history

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A large audience gathered on Feb. 23, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, where Putnam County Primary and Elementary School students presented a musical Black History Month program in front of family and friends.
Evergreene, a sister band, sings an original song. CONTRIBUTED

Evergreene, a sister band, sings an original song. CONTRIBUTED

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Coffee House talent nights return for 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn are so excited about the continued collaboration of the Coffee House series this year. For each Coffee House, The Plaza and The Arts Barn look for a range of entertainment. Lake Country high schoolers to young adults are invited to perform.
Martha Farley prepares the soup with assistance from a PCHA culinary student. CONTRIBUTED

Martha Farley prepares the soup with assistance from a PCHA culinary student. CONTRIBUTED

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PGH Auxiliary hosts annual soup luncheon

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary members held their annual soup luncheon on Feb. 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Eatonton. PGH Auxiliary members have been offering the luncheon for more than 30 years.
Actor playing Elvis Presley had the crowd swooning over his music and beautiful voice. CONTIRBUTED

Actor playing Elvis Presley had the crowd swooning over his music and beautiful voice. CONTIRBUTED

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‘One Night’ leaves Plaza audience in awe

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Last Thursday, The Plaza’s 500-seat theater was completely full for One Night in Memphis – a musical tribute to early rock-n-roll legends Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. The night started out with some Carl Perkins songs.
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