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Pictured are, from left, Steve Jahng of SK Battery America; Tracy Fordham of Qarbon Aerospace; Ashley Campbell of Robins Air Force Base; Tyson Firlotte of Irving Consumer Products; and Stephen Adams of Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority. COURTESY OF THE LT. GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE

Pictured are, from left, Steve Jahng of SK Battery America; Tracy Fordham of Qarbon Aerospace; Ashley Campbell of Robins Air Force Base; Tyson Firlotte of Irving Consumer Products; and Stephen Adams of Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority. COURTESY OF THE LT. GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE

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Industry leaders explain why Georgia is No. 1 for business

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A panel of industry leaders who have created jobs for Georgians explained why Georgia is the No. 1 place to do business during the Lt. Governor’s Business and Education Summit held Sept. 29, in Gray.
Alt Text for ImageAsk the Eatonton Gardenerd

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Ask the Eatonton Gardenerd

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
“When you use cover crops, do you have to till them under?” -Joye Hancock, Eatonton Many gardeners in Eatonton skip the clay altogether and rely on raised beds for vegetable production.
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee adds builder/agent to staff

Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee adds builder/agent to staff

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Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee adds builder/agent to staff

Nancy Muniz
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty/Lake Country recently added Nancy Muniz to its roster of elite realtors. Muniz and her husband moved in 2018 to Lake Oconee from South Florida, and since then have expanded their successful real estate development business to the area.
Putnam Christian Outreach (PCO) Chairman and acting Executive Director Rex Corlett (left) and PCO General Manager Linda Farley received a check from Geurry Key. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam Christian Outreach (PCO) Chairman and acting Executive Director Rex Corlett (left) and PCO General Manager Linda Farley received a check from Geurry Key. CONTRIBUTED

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PCHS Class of ’56 donates to PCO

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Putnam Christian Outreach (PCO) received a check Oct. 5, from Guerry Key, a member of Putnam High School’s Class of 1956. The money came from a long-forgotten account in a bank near Greensboro that recently contacted Key as one of the few remaining authorized signers for the account.
Mark the Magic Man (4th from left) poses with members of the Putnam County Touchdown Club at the end of his family show Saturday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mark the Magic Man (4th from left) poses with members of the Putnam County Touchdown Club at the end of his family show Saturday afternoon. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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The Plaza left littered by blown minds

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Mark the Magic Man took over The Plaza Arts Center Oct. 15, with two shows that left his audience amazed and confused.
Dr. William Rawlings discusses lighthouse lights over the years. ILENA HENSLEY/Staff

Dr. William Rawlings discusses lighthouse lights over the years. ILENA HENSLEY/Staff

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OSHM tells the story of lighthouses along Georgia coast

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Dr. William Rawlings presented a lecture Oct. 9, shedding light on the history of lighthouses in Georgia as part of the Sunday at the Museum series at Eatonton’s Old School History Museum.
Walmart donates to Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund

Walmart donates to Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund

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Walmart donates to Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund (GCCSF) received a $2,000 donation from the Walmart Community Grants Foundation. This donation was sponsored by Walmart store #1363 in Madison and presented to GCCSF Co-Chair Lloyd Jenkins (right) by store manager Adam Cade.
2023 Heart and Soul Gala Committee members Riezl Baker, Tina Fischlin, Sherri Kerstetter, Jamie Lancaster, Kris Hopkins, Lauren Murray and Tammy Beatty. Not present: Shelly Pound, Jan Torsiglieri, Amber Simms, Kristen Hill and Sharon Gorman. CONTRIBUTED

2023 Heart and Soul Gala Committee members Riezl Baker, Tina Fischlin, Sherri Kerstetter, Jamie Lancaster, Kris Hopkins, Lauren Murray and Tammy Beatty. Not present: Shelly Pound, Jan Torsiglieri, Amber Simms, Kristen Hill and Sharon Gorman. CONTRIBUTED

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Heart and Soul Gala tickets available soon

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tickets for the everyother- year Heart and Soul Gala benefitting St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital will go on sale Nov. 1, for the February 2023 event. The popular black-tie event with dinner, dancing to the music of the Emerald Empire Band, and live and silent auctions will begin at 6:30 p.m.
GWM: Meet the author at The Plaza

GWM: Meet the author at The Plaza

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GWM: Meet the author at The Plaza

Bob Delaney
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Your neighbor may have PTSD. It is not just a condition of combat veterans, once known as “shell shock” or “battle fatigue.” It can hit anyone who undergoes trauma or an extremely stressful situation. Did you know that many healthcare workers were affected with PTSD during the COVID pandemic?
Conductor Lawrence Loh will be returning for the Fa-La-La program after being well-received, earlier this year, at the OPAS Memorial Day Beatles Concert. CONTRIBUTED

Conductor Lawrence Loh will be returning for the Fa-La-La program after being well-received, earlier this year, at the OPAS Memorial Day Beatles Concert. CONTRIBUTED

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OPAS holiday season on sale now

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
There will be no better way for music lovers to celebrate this holiday season than with the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) and their joyful, moving and fun holiday programs.
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