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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.

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

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).
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

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.
Jarvis Wingfield sings on stage. CONTRIBUTED

Jarvis Wingfield sings on stage. CONTRIBUTED

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

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,...
Artist James Threalkill (right) gifts LOA CEO Dr. Ortho Tucker a mural of Tucker for the new fine arts building. CONTRIBUTED

Artist James Threalkill (right) gifts LOA CEO Dr. Ortho Tucker a mural of Tucker for the new fine arts building. CONTRIBUTED

LOA officially opens fine arts building

Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA), the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and several Greene County residents celebrated the grand opening on Jan. 12, of the Lake Oconee Academy Fine Arts building at 1021 Titan Circle in Greensboro.
Cannonball Adderley opens 2023 Jazz Legacy Project.

Cannonball Adderley opens 2023 Jazz Legacy Project.

Cannonball Adderley opens 2023 Jazz Legacy Project

Staff Reports
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro is presenting Cannonball Adderley, Preaching the Gospel of Jazz on Feb. 23, to open its 2023 Jazz Legacy Project. Known as the 'Country Preacher,' Adderley, a former Florida school teacher, turned into a jazz icon after he gave New York City a try.
The Jazz Legacy Project/File Photo

The Jazz Legacy Project/File Photo

‘Cannonball’ Adderley coming to Festival Hall

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro will play host Feb. 23, to “Cannonball” Adderley, Preaching the Gospel of Jazz, as the opening act of its 2nd annual Jazz Legacy Project. Known as 'Country Preacher,' this Florida school teacher turned into a jazz icon after giving New York City a try.
Members of the Kim and Lin Logan Team display a flag once flown over Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, presented to them by U.S. Army National Guard Major Brett Thomas in recognition of their support of “citizen soldiers” abroad.

Members of the Kim and Lin Logan Team display a flag once flown over Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, presented to them by U.S. Army National Guard Major Brett Thomas in recognition of their support of “citizen soldiers” abroad.

Citizen soldiers benefit from local support

News Staff
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Kim & Lin Logan Team, a local real estate broker, was recently recognized by the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), a Georgia Army National Guard division, for its ongoing support of deployed and deployed soldiers.
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