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The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in Georgia Congressional District 10. ALBRECHT FIETZ/Pixbay

The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in Georgia Congressional District 10. ALBRECHT FIETZ/Pixbay

National Artistic Discovery Contest open for high schoolers

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Locally, the Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in Georgia Congressional District 10, represented by Mike Collins.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: Mama learns a few things

Ronda Rich
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
In the Appalachian years of Mama’s childhood, there wasn’t a lot of learning to be done other than that which comes from hard times and harder work. Scattered throughout the widespread communities were one-room schoolhouses.
Q&A with journalist Wanda Lloyd

Q&A with journalist Wanda Lloyd

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Q&A with journalist Wanda Lloyd

Wanda Lloyd
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Wanda Lloyd will be Georgia Writers Museum’s “Meet the Author” presenter at noon on March 14, (doors open at 11:30 a.m.). Her comments via Zoom will be about her memoir, Coming Full Circle: From Jim Crow to Journalism.
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Taylor Surman/File Photo

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Surman: The arts bring benefits beyond beauty

Taylor Surman
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
With winter often comes the winter blues. As we slowly come out of the cold months, it’s important to remember that preparing for the not-so-winter blues is just as important as keeping your mind active and busy during the actual winter blues. A great way to do this is by delving into the arts.
Jarvis Wingfield sings on stage. CONTRIBUTED

Jarvis Wingfield sings on stage. CONTRIBUTED

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Motown on Main returns to Greensboro

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Celebrate the sounds of Motown with Jarvis Wingfield and Friends while benefitting Greene County Family Connection on March 4, at the Oconee Brewing Company in downtown Greensboro. Jarvis Wingfield and Friends will play their favorite selections from the mammoth Motown songbook.
Participants gather at the big event to peruse the tents and support exhibitors. This year the event will have 144 exhibitors. CONTRIBUTED

Participants gather at the big event to peruse the tents and support exhibitors. This year the event will have 144 exhibitors. CONTRIBUTED

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The Big Event coming soon to Greensboro

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) will present The Big Event on March 18, a free, one-day festival featuring 144 exhibitors, including local home builders, remodelers, suppliers, and many other companies associated with the home-and-garden industry, such as property appraisers,...
First-grade Gatewood students present their Weather Show to families and friends. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

First-grade Gatewood students present their Weather Show to families and friends. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Gatewood first-graders present annual production

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Gatewood Schools was full on Feb. 24, as first-graders presented their annual production to their families and friends.
Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play. CONTRIBUTED

Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play. CONTRIBUTED

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Gatewood students present ‘Stone Soup’ play

Lena Hensley
Thursday, February 16, 2023
In front of audiences of teachers and students, and later parents, Gatewood Schools first and second-graders performed “Stone Soup” on Feb. 3, a play that teaches the value of sharing. In the story, hungry strangers come to a town where residents claim they have no food to share.
Classmates watch K-4 student Macey Duvall showing off her shirt that states, “100 Days Sprinkled with Fun.”

Classmates watch K-4 student Macey Duvall showing off her shirt that states, “100 Days Sprinkled with Fun.”

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100 Days celebration at Gatewood Schools

Story & Pictures By Lena Hensley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Classes pre-K through the fifth grade took part in the festivities on Feb. 1, as Gatewood Schools in Eatonton celebrated the 100th day of its 2022-23 school year. The event gave students, teachers and parents a chance to showcase their creativity, as well as have a little fun.
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