PUTNAM FRIDAY, MAY 17 What: The Arts Barn Coffee House When: 7 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage, behind 124 N.

Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot (GOCHC) and photographer Jessica Whitehead of Seeking Asylum partnered to debut the first exhibit in The Depot, Fast Fading, a History of Central State Hospital (CSH).

When Jack Brown’s son Adam graduated from high school, Jack decided to write down the most important things his son needed to know as he started college and stepped into life’s next chapter. This going-away present contained 511 reminders about how to live a happy and rewarding life.

Fifteen pastors, or their last-minute substitutes, gathered at Lakepoint Community Church to pray together asking God to heal our numerous current problems and to continue to bless our wonderful country. This was the seventy-second anniversary of the National Day of Prayer (NDP), and the fourth consecutive year when pastors from different Christian Churches in Greene and Putnam Counties gathered to pray together at Lakepoint Community Church.

Lake Oconee Botox (LOBO) marked two years of serving Georgia’s Lake Country with a “Secrets & Serums” Anniversary Affair and a ribbon cutting to recognize its recent official affiliation with the Greene County and Eatonton-Putnam Chambers of Commerce.

Circle of Friends held its 16th annual Dawgy 5K on Saturday. The run took place through the residential streets of Greensboro, starting from Oconee Brewing Despite the rain, a large turnout of dogs and humans supported the run, with all proceeds going to COFAS.

Mayor Fred Perriman and Madison City Council members celebrated April by honoring its volunteers at the city’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation (GTHP) will showcase the rich history and architecture of Eatonton Aug. 17, during the GTHP Expedition. This event will offer visitors and residents alike a rare opportunity to tour more than 20 of the city’s most historic homes and sites during a day-long, self-guided tour.

The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) is once more presenting its Memorial Day Weekend Patriotic Celebration, and this year is expanding its reach by including more activities for families, complete with complimentary tickets for children aged 10 and under, allowing them to witness the magic of live performances firsthand.

Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Music Department and Allied Arts partnered to host the 35th annual JazzFest on April 27 on GCSU’s front campus.