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L-R: Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties recently named Scott Hoersten and Jordan Aycock (right) as its monthly sales leaders, while Traci Johnson was named RLOP Sales Executive of the Month for the 15th consecutive time. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties recently named Scott Hoersten and Jordan Aycock (right) as its monthly sales leaders, while Traci Johnson was named RLOP Sales Executive of the Month for the 15th consecutive time. CONTRIBUTED

NHN announces Ace Home Center partnership

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc. (NHN) announced last week a new partnership with Social Circle Ace Home Center to serve as the exclusive lumber provider to NHN’s Beds for Kidz program.“What stands out about the Ace team is how much they genuinely care about people and their community,” NHN...
“Stand Strawng,” Brian Danson’s welded metal sculpture, is his contribution to “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists, Georgia’s State Art Collection,” a traveling exhibition appearing April 20 to May 29 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art. CONTRIBUTED

“Stand Strawng,” Brian Danson’s welded metal sculpture, is his contribution to “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists, Georgia’s State Art Collection,” a traveling exhibition appearing April 20 to May 29 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton artist in state exhibit at STMA

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Brian Danson, an artist from The Artisans Village Guild in Eatonton, has contributed a metal sculpture as part of “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists, Georgia’s State Art Collection,” a traveling exhibition from April 20 to May 29, at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead,...
Bradley Lupton after treatment. CONTRIBUTED

Bradley Lupton after treatment. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton man needs help facing rare cancer

Gordon Columbine
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
What began as a seemingly routine sinus issue quickly became a life-changing diagnosis for Putnam County resident Bradley Lupton.Early this year, over a period of just two or three weeks, Lupton went from a standard ENT visit to confronting one of the rarest and most aggressive cancers known:...
Members of Girl Scout Troop 60516 were joined by a young man from Boy Scout Pack 34 at the VFW event last weekend in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Members of Girl Scout Troop 60516 were joined by a young man from Boy Scout Pack 34 at the VFW event last weekend in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton VFW recognizes community support

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
VFW Post 6686 in Eatonton hosted a heartfelt community event on April 11 to recognize those who faithfully support local veterans through service, generosity, and everyday acts of patriotism.The idea for the event was inspired by Auxiliary President Marianne Bruhn-Popik, who envisioned a way to...
The Artisans Village Guild (AVG) will host its 10th annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out on April 18, throughout downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

The Artisans Village Guild (AVG) will host its 10th annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out on April 18, throughout downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

‘Plein air’ paint out Saturday in Eatonton

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Artisans Village Guild (AVG) will host its 10th annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out on April 18, throughout downtown Eatonton.After two award-winning plein air (“open air”) artists, Allison Doke and Ginny Fergus, present two workshops in the morning, attending painters will compete in the AVG One...
Eatonton Mayor John Reid (grey shirt) and his wife, Janie, joined Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center) in welcoming business owner Jennifer Nguyen (with scissors) to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sassy Nails, a full-service hand-and-foot spa now open at 117 S. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (grey shirt) and his wife, Janie, joined Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (center) in welcoming business owner Jennifer Nguyen (with scissors) to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sassy Nails, a full-service hand-and-foot spa now open at 117 S. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sassy Nails brings professional polish to downtown Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
A new family-owned nail salon has brought a fresh sense of style and ambition to downtown Eatonton, as Sassy Nails officially opened its doors last Wednesday.
L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Habitat hopes to hit right note with Songwriters Night

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
With guitars, good food, and a mission to build more homes, Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated fundraisers ever: a Songwriters Night designed to bring the community together while supporting affordable housing.Hosted by longtime supporters Mike...
Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Adriana Velez (center with scissors) was joined by a large throng of business colleagues and well wishers last Thursday as she officially cut the ribbon to her new Ansley R.E.Christie’s Int’l. business center in a joint ceremony co-hosted by Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King and Greene County Chamber of Commerce President Mika Mills (both, far right). IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lake Country gets new Ansley-Christie's Int'l. business center

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Adriana Velez is fostering a growing luxury real estate presence in Lake Country by establishing a local business center under the Ansley Real Estate - Christie’s International banners, signaling both personal momentum and broader market demand.Velez, who launched her realty career just three years...
Broadstreet Infamous founder and CEO Lorenze Tremonti (back left) is joined by cofounders Peter Allen (Chairman, back right), Mark Matuszek (President, bottom right), and Leonard Rollman (Executive VP, bottom left). CONTRIBUTED

Broadstreet Infamous founder and CEO Lorenze Tremonti (back left) is joined by cofounders Peter Allen (Chairman, back right), Mark Matuszek (President, bottom right), and Leonard Rollman (Executive VP, bottom left). CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro’s Broadstreet Infamous finds success statewide

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
After just four years of operation, Greensboro-based craft whiskey company Broadstreet Infamous has gained statewide popularity.
The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Kinchafoonee Cowboys will bring a unique mix of country classics, Southern rock, and personal compositions to Eatonton May 2, when they take to The Plaza’s outdoor stage. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents Kinchafoonee Cowboys

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Lake Country is gearing up for a night of high-energy country music as the Kinchafoonee Cowboys will perform outdoors at The Plaza Arts Center on May 2 in Eatonton.
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