Last week’s column discussed some lures that are good for catching largemouth bass in the fall. If you are interested in having a successful fall season using any of those lures or other lures you may choose, success depends on the location of the baitfish. Regardless of the lake species you…

When I find interesting articles, I always like to share them with my readers.   I hope you enjoy the information as much as I did.   

GREENSBORO, Ga. —  The Gift Gallery at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital will hold a Christmas Open House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the week of Nov. 4-8 at the gift shop, located on the first floor of the hospital at 5401 Lake Oconee Parkway. All are welcome.

Last week’s column discussed some lures that are good for catching largemouth bass in the fall. If you are interested in having a successful fall season using any of those lures or other lures you may choose, success depends on the location of the baitfish. Regardless of the lake species you…

In today’s parlance, you will hear many people say I am spiritual, but not religious. Others will say spirituality is inherent in their religious faith. I would like to add some clarity regarding these two perspectives. Your spiritual and/or religious beliefs say a lot about you. They help d…

When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made the voyage on a sailing vessel. 

1.Ever wonder why land is called real estate? Well, the term “estate” literally refers to the land and buildings upon the land, but “real” is derived from the Latin word for what?

An afternoon slump, whether it is literal (posture) or figurative (energy), can affect us all from time to time. Many people find that, around 3 p.m., their eyelids begin getting heavy and their posture starts to slump. When this happens, it’s tempting to reach for the caffeine or begin scro…

Directed by: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tierman

Lake Oconee Dentistry will be hosting Stars, Stripes and Smiles, a free day of dentistry for active and retired military, as well as law enforcement, firefighters, DNR and EMS personnel on Saturday, Nov. 9.

ATHENS, Ga. – St. Mary's Health Care System will host a free educational conference for Emergency Medical Services personnel on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, 1230 Baxter St., Athens.

GREENSBORO, Ga. — Chick-fil-A will open its first Greensboro restaurant at 2521 Towne Center Parkway on Oct. 31, bringing its handcrafted food and award-winning customer service, commitment to community engagement and hands-on mentoring for nearly 80 newly hired team members.

GREENSBORO, Ga. — Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC is pleased to announce Ron Kalpak as Salesperson of the Month for September with transactions totaling over $3.1 million. This is Kalpak’s third award of 2019, having been awarded Salesperson of the Month in April and May. 

Last week’s article discussed one non-native species, the armadillo. This week, I received information that a non-native and invasive fish species had been found in Georgia. The fish species is the northern snakehead. The initial report about a snakehead in the United States that I personall…

Chances are if someone mentions pumpkins, your first thought will be pie at Thanksgiving or carving jack-o-lanterns. But pumpkins are also a wonderful, nutrient-dense ingredient that can be added to soups, salads, casseroles, breads and more — and fall is the best time of year to enjoy this …

When the time has come and you are ready to house hunt, the first thing that we recommend is contacting your bank or lending institution.   

Emotional neglect, abandonment, is more pervasive than most people realize. Why? Because it is “invisible.” Parental connection, meeting your emotional needs, is not something done unto you, rather it was what you did not receive. Thus, there is no conscious memory of this experience. Howeve…

Respected Reader, what comes to your mind when you see the word “intimacy”? I’ll bet that most of you think of “sex” as your first thought. Am I right? Certainly, sex is a component of intimacy, but it is a relatively small part. True intimacy includes a number of factors. I invite you to lo…

This is a reminder that Second Harvest and all of its dedicated volunteers are holding a food distribution on Saturday, Oct. 19from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Distribution will be held at Greensboro Elementary School located at 1441 Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Greensboro. 

Yoga is a rich ancient practice that originated over 5,000 years ago in Eastern culture but has become well known throughout Western society in the last several decades. Yoga is a combination of deep stretching, strength building poses, breathing practices and meditation. 

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Who pays certain fees can also depend on location — states have different real estate laws, and counties or cities may have their own standard practices for real estate transactions.

EATONTON, Ga. — The Harmony Park Farmer’s Market this summer was so popular with the Lake Oconee community, three Fall Markets are scheduled around holiday themed products.

EATONTON, Ga. — Locals know that Rock Eagle’s history spans back farther than anyone around today can remember. But do they know what life at Rock Eagle was like before it was transformed into a 4-H Center? Join us as we journey back in time on a night hike through Rock Eagle Woods where his…

GREENSBORO, Ga. – For the seventh year in a row, St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital and TenderCare Clinic are partnering to provide no-cost mammograms to uninsured women and raise awareness about breast cancer during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

I put out a trail camera to see what was coming into my yard at night. On any given night deer, opossums, skunks, raccoons, house cats, dogs, bobcats, foxes, coyotes and armadillos were visiting my yard. I thought about putting out a sign that said come see my zoo. Did you know that all but …

No, my dear readers it does not mean the Country Music Awards.  

Directed by: Paul Downs Colaizzo

The belief that changes in the weather can affect joint pain has been around for centuries.