Springtime in Georgia is beautiful, from the birds singing to the spectacular flowers and blooming trees, everything is coming alive once again.

Due to the unforeseen events happening with the coronavirus, during the month of April, all Second Harvest food will be distributed at the Greene County Food Pantry located in the Morningside Apartments at 10 Martin Luther King Drive in Greensboro.

Due to the extension of the CDC COVID-19 guidelines until April 30, and in an effort to protect the local community and employees, Lake Oconee Eye Care will keep the office closed to routine eye exams through April 30. 

Thank you for your round-the-clock efforts during this difficult and unprecedented time, as the world faces the pandemic outbreak of the novel coronavirus, to keep the public safe and manage the disruption to people’s lives and the economy.

Greene County Habitat for Humanity is the recipient of $3,679 from long-time Greene County Habitat supporter, The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro. 

I am a Beatle fan. I often am taking one of their songs and dissecting the lyrics to understand what the lyricist wrote and to see what application to life it may suggest. The Beatles often tell stories with their songs and “Nowhere Man” is one of them. Who is he? Is he you or someone close …

With all the uncertainty going on in the world right now, it’s a good time to consider prepping meals for the upcoming week or stocking the freezer for easy-to-reach-for meal options. This type of pre-planning can help limit your exposure to high-traveled areas, like the grocery store, while…

As the global impact of the coronavirus expands, real estate agents are finding creative ways to continue connecting buyers and sellers.

Directed by: Brett Haley

GREENSBORO, Ga. — The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the following March 2020 Greene County Chamber of Commerce business, employee and non-profit of the month. 

GREENSBORO, Ga. — The City of Greensboro and the Greensboro Main Street Program have made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 Southland Jubilee that was set to happen on April 18.

I have always been fascinated with migrations that occur in nature whether it is bird migrations, large animal migrations or those migrations that occur in the world of the fish species. It also amazes me how one species in nature depends on another specie’s migration for their livelihood.

Directed by: Dan Scanlon

Magnesium is one of the most critical minerals in the body, and up to half of Americans are deficient without knowing it. In fact,The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine published a study finding those deficient in magnesium were twice as likely to die an earlier death compared to those who h…

In our wonderful human race that has evolved over the millions of years, there are all types of bodies, colors, races, religions, beliefs, etc. So, too, has your brain evolved and been defined by the generations before you. Most immediately, your biological parents passed on to you your phys…

With the coronavirus upon us, this is the time we will find the real value in our home. 

The  March 28 Putnam Food Distribution is canceled. The April 25 food distribution is still to be determined.

Festival Hall is suspending current spring events due to concerns from the COVID-19 outbreak. The health and safety of our community are very important to us.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to unfold, St. Mary's is urging everyone in Northeast Georgia to protect themselves, their families, and especially those most vulnerable, from exposure to this illness.

GREENSBORO, Ga. — In response to the unprecedented Covid-19 (Coronavirus), The Big Event, scheduled for March 21, is formally postponed. Due to apprehension surrounding the crisis, we believe this to be our only prudent decision. The welfare of our vendors, guests and community are of the ut…

In our wonderful human race that has evolved over the millions of years, there are all types of bodies, colors, races, religions, beliefs, etc. So, too, has your brain evolved and been defined by the generations before you. Most immediately, your biological parents passed on to you your phys…

Spring is just around the corner. It is that time of the year when Georgia comes alive. The flowers are budding, Bird’s sing and the sun is bright. As spring starts to blossom, people will start thinking of selling their homes.  If you are in the market to sell your home, we would like to of…

Ever had your heart broken? Most people have had a taste of that emotional impact and downturn. Some people never get over it and stay stuck in their lonely world. Others look for ways to move forward, releasing the pain of rejection, and re-opening their hearts to hope for a good relationship.

Taking good care of your skin is crucial if you want it to remain healthy and youthful. When looking for ways to help reduce the signs of aging, you do not necessarily need to invest in expensive creams or lengthy procedures. There are many simple, inexpensive steps you can take to help your…

Directed by: Leigh Whannell

Hunters are preparing for the upcoming start of the 2020 Georgia wild turkey season, which begins on Saturday, March 20, and runs through May 15. The eastern wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, is the largest gallinaceous bird in North America. The turkey is a native of North America and their…

I try each year to write an article about the importance of protecting yourself from the sun’s damaging rays. That applies to any activity that places you in the sun, and fishing is one activity that can account for many hours in the sun. We have had little sun over these last few weeks but …

Directed by: Nat Faxon

GREENSBORO, Ga. — Don and Shirley Smith have announced joining the RE/MAX Lake Country Office as the RE-MAX Lake Oconee team. Don and Shirley Smith are some of Lake Oconee’s top realtors, receiving awards such as: The Diamond Society Award (Top 3% of agents in the nation), President’s Club (…

Everyone wants to “Reap the Harvest” when selling their home.  But, today pricing your home out of the market is not going to fly.   

I am all about self inventory, as my concluding Socratic statement suggests. I believe strongly in self examination. So, Respected Reader, I bluntly ask you to know yourself better by determining why you are a good person. If you are not one, perhaps you could make a conversion! There are a …