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INSIDE: ‘One Night in Miami’
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The Union-Recorder
Permit No. 47
Eatonton, Ga.
Postal Customer
Thursday, January 21, 2021 l Vol. 21 No. 3 Complimentary www.lakeoconeebreeze.net
Hometown Heroes campaign wraps up
Contributed photo
Left to right: Charles Middleton, Mike Garland, Hank Raehn, Mike Davino, Donnie Harrison, Joe Bashore, Rodricus Monford, Gerry Giesler, Doug Dubay,
Tommy Evans, Marilyn Davino, Jeanne Hesse, Doug Hesse, Dottie Gielser and PJ Dubay.
Lake Oconee Breeze of 26 people came up with a plan. Due to certificates and bios were filled out. From with a check for $4,000. This money will be
Over the summer, there was a tremen- COVID-19 restrictions, they were unable to there heroes are honored each day on a cou- used to buy much-needed items like bullet-
dous amount of rioting and anti-police rhet- plan an event for local heroes so the commit- ple of social media platforms and other local proof vests and fire radar devices.
oric in America. Every time you turned on tee decided the next best approach would be media. This will continue until each hero This mission would not have been suc-
the news, it dominated the headlines. Feel- to buy 235 Greene County Public Safety of- is honored. The heartwarming responses cessful if not for the incredible outpouring
ing disheartened, Doug Hesse proposed an ficers a gift certificate to a local restaurant. of thanks from each hero is something the of love and support received from the com-
idea. The committee needed to raise $23,500 committee members will never forget. munity. A special thanks to everyone who
“The next time I am in a local restaurant from the community. Each member emailed The committee wrapped up its donation donated both their time and money for this
I will anonymously buy a law enforcement family, friends and work associates request- and presentation efforts in December and special endeavor. Also, a huge thanks to all
officer lunch or dinner,” he said. “This is my ing donations. Articles were published in a final tally of $30,500 was raised. With the of the restaurants that participated: Amici,
way of thanking them for protecting us. local papers, requests were made over the donations of additional certificates from the Café 44, DaCorrados, Filet’s, The Grill, Dairy
Within a week he had received 103 posi- local radio and through social media plat- restaurants, the committee was able to pres- Queen, Chick-fil-A and Yesterday Café. Ami-
tive responses to the message. Several peo- forms. Once donations started coming in, ent the certificates for less than the $23,500 ci went above and beyond and offered free
ple asked what else could be done to show pictures were taken over the course of two needed. With balance left over, each depart- meals to each of the heroes and their fami-
their appreciation. From that, a committee months where each hero was presented gift ment: sheriff, police and fire were presented lies back in September.
2 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
STAFF Tri-County EMC recently surprised
24 teachers with educational grants
Publisher
Keith Barlow
478-453-1441
kbarlow@unionrecorder.com
Lake Oconee Breeze applications that were School be able to take place in a melodies both on their own
Tri-County EMC recent- submitted for innovation, Student Connect, technologically advanced and with other students.
Editor ly surprised 24 teachers goals, objectives, student $1,481.19 way and allow students to Rusty Owens, Dames
Natalie Davis Linder in Baldwin, Jasper, Jones involvement and budget. Research has shown that learn using different learn- Ferry Elementary
and Putnam Counties Thanks to all teachers who when students are active- ing strategies. School
478-453-1462
breeze@unionrecorder.com with educational grants applied in 2020 and we ly engaged, learning sky- Heather Jack- Dark, Camera Action!,
totaling $30,000. Since look forward to seeing your rockets. With funds from son, Gray Elementary $1,275.85
2008, Tri-County Electric applications in 2021. this grant, students will be School In previous STEM re-
Membership Cooperative JONES COUNTY equipped with remote click- Headphones for Success- search, students deter-
Sales Manager has provided more than Gloria Cald- er devices to participate in ful Learning, $1,302.03 mined there is a grow-
Amy Budrys $300,000 in grants to lo- well, Dames Ferry Ele- classroom activities. The The goal of this project ing mosquito population
478-453-1433 cal schools. Funded by mentary School goal is to increase student is to increase the students’ around the school that
abudrys@unionrecorder.com
unclaimed capital credits, Growing Great Readers, engagement in classroom ability to learn letters, could be controlled by at-
the grants help teachers $1,500 lessons while incorporating sounds and numbers and tracting more bats into
Terri Stewart improve education in their This project will allow technology to make learn- ultimately increase their the ecosystem. This proj-
478-453-1434 classrooms through inno- children who are strug- ing fun. reading and math skills. By ect would allow students
tstewart@unionrecorder.com vative projects that would gling in reading and math Layla Frost, Clifton Ridge purchasing microphones to safely estimate the bat
otherwise not be funded. to grow as readers by using Middle School and headphones, students population on the campus
Tiffany Watson Georgia certified public or the Guided Readers Books Interactive Board in a will be able to record and with the use of infrared trail
private school teachers in set. By putting more books PEC Classroom, $1,500 listen to themselves read- cameras.
478-453-1446
twatson@unionrecorder.com grades Pre-K through 12 in in these children’s hands, This project will allow ing. Headphones will also Sarah Tanner, Jones
Baldwin, Jones, Putnam, their learning ability will students in a PEC class- increase opportunities County High School
Classified Ads Jasper, Twiggs and Wilkin- be enhanced, and hopefully room to have a new creative for independent learning Science and
478-453-1446 son counties qualify to their love for learning will way of learning interactive- through targeted assess- Crime, $1,497.50
classifieds@unionrecorder.com apply. be as well. ly while using kinesthetic ment-driven lessons. The goal of this project
This year, outside judg- Amelia DiPiet- and visual learning skills. Lauren Hoff- is to build the forensic sci-
Contributing Writers es evaluated the 67 blind ro, Gray Station Middle The goal is for learning to man, Jones County ence program by creating a
Dr. Alyssa Musgrove Pre-K hands-on learning environ-
Light Up A Sensational ment where students can
Don & Shirley Smith
Sensory Room, $1,462.08 explore the science behind
Funds from this grant crime scene investigation in
will allow a sensory room every unit of study.
ABOUT US to be enhanced with senso- Mary Christin
The Lake Oconee ry lights, seating, mirrors, White, Dames Ferry El-
Breeze is published in sensory tiles, manipulatives ementary School
Milledgeville, Ga., and and interactive wall panels. Plant These, Save the
distributed in Putnam Dana Hutchi- Bees, $1,095.98
and Greene counties as son, Jones County High This grant will allow stu-
a free publication of The School dents to plant four raised
Union-Recorder. Collaboration is pollinator gardens to attract
Key, $1,193.40 bees as well as other pollina-
With the purchase of col- tors. This will supplement
laborative tables, the goal of their research of declining
this project is to create a co- bee populations and colony
Mailing Address
operative learning environ- collapse disorder.
165 Garrett Way ment for students who may BALDWIN COUNTY
Milledgeville, GA struggle with academics/ Linda Colwell, Lakev-
31061 motivation and need a dif- iew Primary School
ferent type of support than Amazing Mirrors,
a traditional student. $1,208
Main telephone Lisa Mullis, Wells El- This grant will allow stu-
ementary School dents with special needs to
478-452-0567
Orff Instruments, use mirrors to become more
$1,439.99 expressive and practice so-
This project will grow the cial behaviors taught in the
Fax: 478-453-1449 music program at the school classroom.
by allowing the purchase of Monica Daniel, Mid-
E-mail barred instruments with way Hills Primary
breeze@unionrecorder.com several octaves that pro- School
duce a richer sound, such From Pots to Pans: Sow-
Website as a xylophone. By using the ing Knowledge and Seeds,
www.lakeoconeebreeze.net Orff approach to teaching $525
music, students will have Students will learn pa-
hands on experiences with tience, consistency and how
the opportunity to be cre- to care for the environment
ative and make their own See GRANTS page 10
Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lake Oconee Breeze 3
Putnam Christian Outreach receives $2,500
matching donation from BankSouth
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Pictured left to right: Judy Fain, board chair for PCO; Vanessa Jackson, executive director for PCO; David Cowles, BankSouth’s chief operating officer; Lynda
Farley, Store Manager.
Lake Oconee Breeze were transformed. Ministry, which provides meals and to those who qualify for aid. Through
EATONTON, Ga. — In late 2020, “2020 was a difficult year, no snacks to young children for the week- the generosity of BankSouth and the
BankSouth and its board of directors doubt,” said PCOI Executive Direc- ends when food is not easily available community, PCOI is able to better
approached Putnam Christian Out- tor Vanessa Jackson. “PCOI services to them. Donations are also used to serve our community with Caring
reach Inc. (PCOI) to partner in making greatly impact the local communi- provide medical and utility assistance Hands and Loving Hearts.
a difference in their community. It’s ty, and that was made more evident
a mission that both PCOI and Bank- than ever this year. COVID-19 and
South passionately share. BankSouth its effects were deep and widespread
and its board of directors committed in our local community – especially
to a matching gift donation of up to the issue of hunger. Every dollar giv-
$2,500 to help the families served by en has made a tremendous and vital
Putnam Christian Outreach Inc. That impact to many local men, women
commitment became a reality and as and children’s lives. We can’t thank
the year came to an end, that gener- BankSouth, its Board of Directors,
ous goal was met. Excitement spread and the local community enough for
through the local community, people their commitment, generosity and
gave generously to support PCOI’s kindness.”
many services, the BankSouth match Donations are being used to pur-
was made, and ultimately many lives chase food items for the Backpack
4 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
Georgia Writers Museum presents
Bruce Baker and Jacquelyn Dowd
Hall at ‘Meet the Author’ event
BAKER DOWD HALL
Lake Oconee Breeze delivering a Zoom presenta- who was born in Macon, Ga.,
EATONTON, Ga. — Georgia tion at 7 p.m. on Feb. 2, on in 1897, and died in 1988 at
Writers Museum is offering the work of Katharine Du the age of 90, in Chapel Hill,
a new twist for its popular Pre Lumpkin. N.C. The novel, “Eli Hill – A
“Meet the Author” series, Baker and Dowd have Novel of Reconstruction,”
with Editors Bruce Baker edited a previously unpub- was discovered in her pa-
and Jacquelyn Dowd Hall lished novel by Lumpkin, pers after her death. The
novel fictionalizes events in
the life of Elias Hill, an im-
portant historical figure in
the volatile Reconstruction
period following the Civil
War. Lumpkin, a prolif-
ic Georgia Writers Hall of
Fame author, was a sociol-
ogist, activist, teacher, and
author best known for her
1946 autobiography, “The
Making of a Southerner.”
“The new book, Eli Hill, is
an important story that pro-
vides insight into Lumpkin and encouraging them to Reconstruction,” includes Hall is founding director of
— her life, her times, and her reach for higher goals and the full text of Lumpkin’s the Southern Oral History
devotion to anti-slavery,” motives.” original manuscript, as well Program, and a former pres-
said Janet Kelhoffer, chair Melissa Swindell, exec- as an introduction that pro- ident of the Organization of
of GWM’s Programs Com- utive director of Georgia vides context as to the his- American Historians. She is
mittee, adding that much of Writers Museum, is excit- torical setting and the influ- a co-author of “Like a Fam-
Lumpkin’s life and writing ed about the presentation ence of Lumpkin’s own life ily: The Making of a South-
focused on issues that are by editors Baker and Hall, in her writing of the novel. ern Cotton Mill World” and,
relevant right now. who have curated Lump- Presenter Bruce Baker is a most recently, of “Sisters
“She lived in a time of kin’s work for educational reader in modern American and Rebels: A Struggle for
political division and un- purposes. history at Newcastle Univer- the Soul of America.”
rest, just as we are in to- “I’m looking forward to sity, and author of several For more information
day,” said Kelhoffer. “Her hearing more about this books, including “What Re- or to register for this virtu-
writing highlights the work Georgia Hall of Fame writer construction Means: Histor- al program please the visit
she did, helping people to through the new book.” ical Memory in the Ameri- www.georgiawritersmuse-
understand those times, “Eli Hill – A Novel of can South.” Jacquelyn Dowd um.org.
Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lake Oconee Breeze 5
‘One Night in Miami’ is good
viewing no matter the town
By Adann-Kennn Alexxandar while facing adversaries from the U.S. ‘One Night in Miami’ their disagreements, like their mutual
(Drama: 1 hour, 54 minutes)
I
CNHI News Ser vice government and the Nation of Islam. respect, are means for audiences to un-
nspired by true events, the fic- Football’s Jim Brown (Hodge) finds be- Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Aldis Hodge, derstand these men.
Eli Goree and Leslie Odom Jr.
tional screenplay shows four ing an athlete and a movie actor clash. Screenplay writer Kemp Powers,
Director: Regina King
African-American icons during Sam Cooke (Odom) is singing his mu- Rated: R whose stageplay titled the same is a ba-
the Civil Rights Movement during the sic but finds little reception from white (Profanity, including sexual references) sis for the movie, does an impeccable
1960s. They are successful, handsome, audiences. Movie Review: job rendering profoundly intriguing in-
talented and wealthy men. Howev- They meet in a hotel on Feb. 25, 1964. “One Night in Miami,” a skillfully directed sight into his characters.
er, just like any other black males of They discuss their responsibility to the screenplay by Regina King, is pivotal Also, the cast is superb. Goree cap-
the time, they are also maneuvering Civil Rights Movement as successful moviemaking about race tures Ali’s boasting and the Champ’s
through life in a Jim Crow America. black men and influencers. Expressed relations in the United States. humorous side, too. Hodge is always
At the Hampton House Motel in Flor- viewpoints include equality, religion, sound as Jim Brown. Odom is impres-
ida, four of the most well-known Afri- sports, fame, capitalism and empower- movie does not show them as saints but sive as crooner Cooke. However, Ben-
can-American men in the United States ment for black people. four friends attempting to enjoy their Adir steals the movie as Malcolm X and
meet. The core of this movie is a critical night together while talking about their he is exceptional, delivering the movie’s
Cassius Clay (Goree) is on the verge of story about race relations in 1964 told roles in society. Each man is a super- most intense dramatic portrayal.
becoming Muhammad Ali and a Muslim through prominent figures of the era. star and they congratulate and cheer for Audiences know Regina King (“If
while knocking people out in the boxing Many of the issues addressed are still each other’s success. Beale Street Could Talk,” 2018) for
ring. Minister Malcolm X (Ben-Adir) is prevalent in this country today. They argue but the arguments have her impeccable acting, but one would
preaching in his exacting manner about These elements are more appeal- merit as a means for them to under- be hard-pressed to tell this is her
the atrocities against black people ing because of the men portrayed. The stand each other more. More important, See MIAMI page 8
6 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
Coffee: A few things to consider
and cocoa. These antiox- underlying fatigue that lack of carbs that stimu-
idants may attribute to may be coming from an- lates the body to burn fat
lowering oxidative stress other health condition or as a source of energy. This
ALYSSA MUSGROVE
and inflammation, poten- end up causing one from coffee mixture can also be
tially lowering your risk lack of rest. Sometimes a great way to get healthy
for disease. your body needs rest and fats first thing in the
There are potential time to reboot when you morning, suppress hunger
drawbacks to coffee that are worn out. or decrease cravings while
are worth considering. Black coffee is a better providing energy without
The caffeine in coffee can choice than energy drinks, the sugar spike and crash.
leave some people feeling soda, sweet teas and juic- Some people main-
anxious and jittery. Addi- es. Black coffee contains tain cold-brewed coffee
A
tionally, consuming too no sugar or carbs and is healthier than regular,
ccording to 15 to 20 percent less caf- productivity. Coffee also much caffeine can have minimal calories. Usual- hot-brewed coffee. Cold-
the National feine than light roasts of increases blood flow to the addictive side effects. Per- ly it’s what people add to brew coffee is made by
Coffee Associ- the same variety. This is brain, thereby increasing
ation, 83% of sonal tolerance to caffeine their coffee that makes it steeping coffee grounds in
because the roasting pro- brain activity. Coffee can room temperature, or cold
American adults drink an is another factor to con- unhealthy. If you do drink
cess of the bean reduces also be a performance
average of two cups of cof- sider. For those prone to coffee, try to have it black water, for an extended pe-
the caffeine content. enhancer and can con-
fee a day. In fact, the Unit- sleep-related problems, or sweetened with organic riod of time (8-24 hours).
An average eight-ounce tribute to higher stamina
ed States spends about $4 anxiety and heart palpita- cane sugar or stevia. For Advocates claim cold brew
cup of brewed coffee from and concentration. One
billion a year importing tions, coffee might need to those who prefer milk in coffee is up to 60% less
ground beans contains report, published by the
coffee, and coffee is con- be off limits. People with their coffee, reach for “no acidic than typical hot cof-
about 90-100 milligrams School of Sport and Exer-
sidered the world’s second low stomach acid or those sugar added” nut milks fee. Less acidic coffee can
(mg) of caffeine compared cise Science, found athlet-
most valuable trade com- who battle heartburn (almond, cashew etc.), co- have a smoother taste and
to a cup of green tea that ic performance times were
modity behind petroleum. symptoms might be both- conut milk or rice milk. be better for teeth enamel
has about 40-50 mg or Co- significantly faster among
So, coffee definitely has ered by coffee, as well. “Bulletproof coffee” has and stomach acid balance.
ca-Cola, which has 45 mg. adult men who drank
a wide fan base. But is cof- One-ounce of espresso coffee prior to exercising Since coffee contains recently been gaining in It also keeps fresh in the
fee good for your health? contains about 30-50 mg compared to the placebo caffeine, which alters your popularity. To make bul- refrigerator for up to two
Coffee contains caffeine, of caffeine. Decaf coffee in group, who drank decaf. physiology and mood, it letproof coffee, take 1 to 2 weeks.
which acts as a stimulant the United States must be Coffee also contains a also has the ability to im- tablespoons of grass-fed Nitro coffee is cold
for the central nervous 97 percent caffeine-free, high source of antioxi- pact hormones and neu- butter or ghee, 1 to 2 ta- brewed coffee put into a
system. The amount of meaning an eight ounce dants. When antioxidants rotransmitter function. blespoons of coconut oil keg and infused with ni-
caffeine in coffee varies cup will still have 5-10 mil- are increased in the blood, Many people use coffee to and 1 to 2 cups of hot cof- trogen gas. It offers that
dramatically depending ligrams of caffeine. it helps fight free radicals mask fatigue and exhaus- fee and mix in a blender frothy and bubbly taste
on the bean used and the Coffee can increase that can be damaging to tion from working long, for 20 to 30 seconds until straight from the tap and
method by which the cof- mental and physical per- the body. Coffee contains tiring days. When caffeine frothy. Bulletproof coffee does not contain (or really
fee is brewed. Dark roasts formance and temporarily polyphenols, which are is used to keep you going, can trigger weight loss by need) milk or sugar. Nitro
have a stronger, bolder restore alertness, thereby the same kind of antiox- or you depend on it to activating ketosis, a met- coffee is less acidic than
flavor, but contains about increasing motivation and idants found in red wine wake up, it may disguise abolic state generated by traditional hot coffee and
includes about 30 percent
more caffeine. Nitro coffee
is becoming widely avail-
able in bottles and cans, so
you can enjoy this trendy
coffee at home or in the
office.
Whether or not coffee is
good for your health de-
pends on your own body
and how well you are able
to tolerate it. If you do not
have any issues consum-
ing it, it’s safe to indulge in
a cup..
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www.lakeoconeebreeze.net8 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
Rotary Week 1 raffle winner
Contributed photo
Amy Reber won a Marco’s Pizza per month for 12 months, sponsored by Inside the Gates, a $300 value, in the Ro-
tary Week 1 raffle. Pictured is Amy Reber, raffle winner. The raffle sponsor, Tom Hanscom was unavailable for the
picture. The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is a local service organization affiliated with the Rotary
International organization. The Greene and Putnam Club supports many local projects, providing funding, lead-
ership, and volunteers for charitable efforts. Funds raised by the Super Raffle provide the club with exceptional
opportunities to positively impact a variety of local service projects. To learn more about the Greene and Putnam
Club, comprised of local business and community leaders, please LIKE us on Facebook and visit our website at:
www.GreenePutnamRotary.org.
Now, she makes her while getting one to envi- Cooke and Brown. That is
Miami mark as a director in a
grand style. Her applica-
sion their futures that we
know will happen.
a movie’s best appeal; its
ability to heist audiences
Continued from page 5 tion of flashback scenes Even more, King keeps away to another time and
is good cinematic use. her notably well-known place.
directorial debut for a With exacting precision, characters genuine. Hats off to King, writer
narrative feature. She has she ably manages to fuse When the movie is over, Kemp, the cast and a tal-
directed plenty television scenes about her char- one feels you were there ented crew for last year’s
teleplays. acters past and present with Ali, Malcolm X, best movie.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION NOTICE
The LifeSource Food Distribution Program, sponsored by Crossroads Baptist Church Joy Sunday School
Class, will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Putnam County Elementary School Gym. Putnam
General Hospital will provide blood pressure or glucose testing, and ORHS will provide pet food and signups
for spaying/neutering services.Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lake Oconee Breeze 9
Rotary Club adopts
families at Christmas
Putnam Club, comprised please LIKE us on Face- site at: www.GreenePut-
of local business leaders, book and visit our web namRotary.org.
Contributed photo
selected and wrapped Rotary connects 1.2 mil-
Lake Oconee Breeze from the wish lists of lion members of more
For many years, the these families. Both fami- than 35,000 Rotary clubs
Rotary Club of Greene lies woke up on Christmas in over 200 countries and
and Putnam Counties has morning with surprises regions. This work im-
been helping local fam- under their Christmas proves lives at both the
ilies in need during the tree. local and international
holidays. Rotary Community levels, from helping fam-
This past holiday sea- Service Chair Bria Brown ilies in need in their own
son was no different. In stated, “This was an amaz- communities to working
conjunction with leaders ing opportunity through toward a polio-free world.
from St. Mary’s Good Sa- the generosity of Rotary The Rotary Club of Greene
maritan Hospital, mem- and a true blessing to be and Putnam Counties is a
bers of the Rotary Club able to spread the spirt of local service organization,
were busy during Christ- the season to several fam- belonging to the mas-
mas being Santa’s helpers ilies in our communities. sive Rotary International
in order to make Christ- Seeing the smiles on their organization.
mas a little brighter for faces thoroughly touched The Greene and Put-
two local families. One my heart.” nam Club funds many
family from Greene Coun- Rotary brings together local projects, provid-
ty and one family from a global network of volun- ing leadership and vol-
Putnam County were “ad- teers dedicated to tackling unteers for charitable
opted” by the Rotary Club. the world’s most pressing efforts. To learn more
Gifts were carefully humanitarian challenges. about the Greene and10 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
Grants Primary School
Growing Engineers:
students will be challenged
to read books that challenge
The goal of this project is
to create a student-centered
sets, students will enhance
Science, Technology, En-
S u m m e r
Rhodes, Putnam Coun-
Continued from page 2 STEMulate our Learning!, the social norm and give farm which will allow stu- gineering and Math skills ty Primary School
$1,409.95 voice to the voiceless. It will dents to observe and par- through the use of hands- Adventures in Storytell-
by creating a school garden. Through this project, stu- allow students to have a ticipate in the preparation on learning experiences. ing, $541.04
Students will apply their dents will develop critical safe space to read about and of the soil to the harvesting Angela Farley, Put- By expanding the class-
writing and math skills by thinking skills through the discuss important issues of of the crops. The farm will nam County Primary room’s library, budding
journaling their progress use of exploration, trial and the day and how those is- be used to support students School readers will be kept engaged
and science skill by tracking error, and reasoning with sues impact their daily lives. in STEM-based learning, Texts For Me, $1,277.21 with the ability to read new
watering, placement of con- the use of Mobile STEM JASPER COUNTY community outreach and a This project will benefit books each day. New read-
tainers and sun exposure. Labs. Tyson Harty, Jasper healthy lifestyle. students by increasing their ing material will keep bud-
Tammy Fietkau, John Andrea Sam- County High School Laura Rolader, Jas- reading level and motiva- ding readers interested and
Milledge Academy mons, Georgia Military Building and Audio Vid- per County Middle tion to read by purchasing encourage a love of reading.
Innovation Station, College eo Studio, $1,500 School multiple sets of leveled Becky Wall, Putnam
$1,258.23 Art Around the World, The goal of this project is Project Wet, $874.81 books so students can read County Elementary
The basis, goal and need $1,302.03 to enhance the growing AV/ The purchase of a ground to their level. School
of this project is to pro- This project combines filmmaking program at Jas- water table will allow stu- Christina Hinz, Put- Virtual Reality for PCES,
vide students with enrich- both Art and Georgraphy by per County high school with dents to engage in learning nam County High $1,427.90
ing learning experiences allowing students to learn the purchase of new and up- opportunities related to School With the purchase of
through a Makerspace/ about different cultures by graded equipment. This will erosion, new landforms and Outdoor Learning Space, iPods and Virtual Reali-
STEM lab. With the pur- creating artwork derived allow students to be more water cycles. $1,495 ty Headsets, students will
chase of STEM materials, from cultures around the competitive in national film PUTNAM COUNTY This project will create be able to take virtual field
students can come togeth- world. contests and festivals. Amy Butler, Putnam an outdoor learning space trips, visit ecosystems and
er to design, create and Janice Zeigler, Oak Amanda Jen- County Primary School for high-school students to hold and observe 3D ob-
explore through inqui- Hill Middle School kins, Jasper County STEM Station Super- plant and grow a garden, jects. Students will have im-
ry-based learning. Read Woke at Oak Hill, Primary School stars, $1489.78 complete outside science mersive experiences with-
Joycelyn Robin- $1,500 Good Things are Crop- By using Osmo, STEM projects and outdoor litera- out ever having to leave the
son, Midway Hills With this project, pin’ Up, $1241.60 learning bins and LEGO cy lessons. classroom.
Selling or buying a home in 2021
I think we can all agree that the year comparable homes that have sold in the
2020 was a year unlike anything that recent past. Will their home appraise? Is
many of us have never seen. the buyer going to ask for numerous re-
So, what can we expect in the year 2021 pairs? This is why it is so important to
DON & SHIRLEY
when it comes to the real estate market? have your home in tip-top condition. No
No one can see what the future has in surprises.
store for us. The housing market frenzy When representing the buyer, we ad-
of 2020 was one of the busiest on record,
vise our buyers that they will most likely
despite stay-at-home orders, a slowing
SMITH
be going up against multiple offers. They
economy and everything that was thrown
may have to be ready to lose their offer
at us. Experts predict that the real estate
to another who out bids them. We make
market will stay strong.
Over the past year people have taken sure they know that today some homes
a good look at what they want for them- is also seeing people seeking a tranquil higher, this has become a complex situa- are selling above asking price. If they of-
selves and their family. Many are find- setting in their search. With the high tion in the real estate market. fer above asking price and the appraisal
ing small towns and rural life more ap- number of buyers entering the market When representing a seller, we can al- comes in lower, do they have the ability
pealing. The pandemic has opened up a due to low interest rates and being able most assure them that they will get top to meet the short fall. When buyers are
whole new concept for those who had to to make the move, it has created a market dollar for their home. However, the next ready to enter into a purchase transac-
be close to their employment. Working with low inventory. This is a plus for the thing we explain to them, is will their tion, they should be ready to present
from home has become part of the norm seller and frustrating for the buyer. home appraise? Appraisers can only their pre-approval letter from a lender
for many and it can be a money saver. Sellers are getting top dollar for their compare a home to the ones that previ- and know that a cash offer can be at an
Low interest rates are one of the biggest homes and are seeing multiple offers. ously sold in that price range. The price advantage.
attractions to buyers. This explains the As a buyer affordability is always a main increase of homes has not caught up with In todays’ market finding a Realtor
frenzy of 2020 buying. concern. the past in sale prices. that is strong in negotiating is important.
With this change the Lake Oconee area With low inventory pushing prices “As things stabilize and pull more sell- Working with an experienced Realtor will
ers in the market, we should see some
be advantageous whether he represents
gains in both inventory and balance.”-
the buyer or seller.
Nick Bailey, chief customer officer for
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Wor-
RE/MAX
rying does not take away tomor-
When an offer is presented to the sell-
er negotiating is crucial. The seller will row’s troubles, it takes away today’s
sometimes see multiple offers. Not al- peace. (Best of Life)
ways does money come into play. We — Don and Shirley have more than 25
advise them to look at all the factors. A years experience as Realtors in the Lake
cash buyer is many times more favor- Oconee Area. Shirley (Don or Shirley)
able. Especially if there is concern about can be reached at 706-453-6333. They
the seller asking a price higher than the are now a part of ReMax Lake Country.Thursday, January 21, 2021 Lake Oconee Breeze 11
Greene Co. Chamber Board of
Directors names new president
Lake Oconee Breeze make Mika the perfect members!” on a weekly basis through
GREENSBORO, Ga. — match for the president In Mills’ previous role a variety of channels.
The Greene County Cham- position. in membership sales and “I’d like to thank Ter-
ber of Commerce (GC- “After interviewing events at Harbor Club, she ry Lawler for all his hard
COC) Board of Directors Mika, her passion and worked closely with exist- work over the past few
proudly name Mika Mills commitment — to not only ing members to enhance years in helping our cham-
as the new president of the chamber, but also the their overall club ber expand. I hope to con-
the GCCOC. Mika’s dedi- local community — was experience by providing tinue an improve upon the
cation to Greene County wildly evident,” said Chris year-round programming. good work that past Presi-
runs deep, as seen by her Ingle, head of the GCCOC She also educated dent Terry Lawler has put
volunteerism through a President Search Commit- potential members on into place and worked so
variety of organizations: tee. “We absolutely need- their options, introduced hard to accomplish for our
she is the current board ed someone who could them to the gated com- member,” said Mills.
chair for the Circle of Love ‘take the bull by the horns’ munity and provided She began her role as
Shelter Inc., as the trea- and bring new ideas and tours. Her knowledge of GCCOC president on Jan.
surer for the Greensboro programming to the mem- marketing practices also 18, 2021. A meet and greet
Business Association, and bers; Mika was the an- allowed her to commu- will be set up in the first
is a member of the Lake swer. We are excited to see nicate efficiently with the quarter for the community
Oconee Area Builders As- what 2021 brings for our membership community to meet her personally.
sociation. Most recently,
Mika served on the GC-
COC Board of Directors;
her in-depth knowledge
of chamber operations
and ideas for future plans12 Lake Oconee Breeze Thursday, January 21, 2021
Calendar of Events
AARP meets at 2 p.m. Art Guild meets the sec- or call Grace Fellowship at County meets at 7 p.m. from 7-9 p.m. at two lo- Club meets at noon Thurs-
the first Tuesday of every ond Friday of each month 706-453-0020. the second Tuesday of ev- cations. First, third and days at Putnam County
month at the Senior Citi- at 10 o’clock at the Peoples Diabetes School given ery month except June, fifth Thursdays the group High School.
zens Center in Greensboro. Bank Community Room by the Medical College of July and August at the meets at Liberty Chapel in Eatonton Service
Alcoholics Anony- Lake Oconee. Georgia is held on the third Senior Citizens Center. Eatonton. On second and League meets at 7 p.m.
mous meets in Greens- Celebrate Recov- Friday of each month at 706-485-8591. fourth Thursdays the group the first Monday of ev-
boro at 7 p.m. Thursday ery meets every Thurs- the TenderCare building in Eatonton Elks Lodge meets at Lakeside Church ery month. Hollie Haley,
at the Christ Our King and day at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Greensboro. 706-453-1201. No. 2549 of Putnam in Greensboro. 706-484-0127
Savior Catholic Church. Fellowship, 1971 S. Main Diabetes Support County meets at 7 p.m. the All ladies are welcome Eatonton Town and
Alcoholics Anony- St., in Greensboro. Doors Group meets from 4:30- first and third Monday of to visit any rehearsal night Country Garden Club
mous, Eatonton group, open at 6 p.m. They wel- 6:30 p.m. the first Tues- each month at 135 Industri- to listen or sing. The group meets at 10 a.m. the second
meets at 7 p.m. each Sun- come those of all faiths day of every month at the al Boulevard. The Elkettes is an a capella barbershop Tuesday of the month, Sep-
day, Monday and Wednes- as well as no faith at all. Tender Care Clinic in meet at 7 p.m. the third chorus. Call 706-485-6804 tember through May.
day at 105 W. Sumpter St. For more information vis- Greensboro. 706-453-1201. Monday of each month. or e-mail ehtbsc@charter. Contact Carillon Or-
across from the courthouse. it their website at http:// Diabetics Support Eatonton Harmon- net. ban for more details,
The Artisans Village www.gracefellowship.ws Group of Putnam ettes meet Thursdays Eatonton Kiwanis 706-473-4559.
Call to Worship
Worship times are Sundays messages.We will also be ral thermometer at the door and leave a message. 6341 Lake Oconee Parkway, St., 9:45 a.m. Sunday
unless otherwise noted. For continuing our Bible study and hand sanitizer will be All Angels Episcopal Greensboro. 706-453-7292. school; 11 a.m. worship.
more listings visit www. time Exploring the Gospel available. Church, 405 N. Jefferson Crossroads Baptist Church, 706-453-7766.
lakeoconeebreeze.net. of Luke through May. Bible For those who have a com- Ave., Eatonton. 10 a.m. 106 S. Wesley Chapel Road, First United Method-
Shiloh Baptist Church, Study is Sunday afternoon promised immune system a 404-210-4979. Eatonton. 9 a.m. Sunday ist, N. Campus: 202 W.
Greensboro at 1:30, followed by wor- Bible Study will be available All Angels Episcopal school; 10:30 a.m. worship Broad St., Greensboro, 11
2021 To Focus On The ship at 2:30. Masks and so- on line, please check our Church, 405 N. Jefferson service. a.m. worship; S. Campus:
Year of Prayer cial distancing are encour- Facebook page. Sunday ser- Ave., Eatonton. 404-210- Eatonton Presbyterian 4741 Carey Station Road,
Pastor Ken and the Church aged. For more information mons will also be available 4979. Church, 307 N. Madi- Greensboro; 9 worship.
Family of Shiloh Baptist email shilohbaptistgboro. on that medium. Another Chance Chris- son Ave. 9:45 a.m. Sunday 706-453-7064; www.fumc-
Greensboro invites you to org@gmail.com. Join us as The fall Adult Bible lessons tian Ministries, Har- school; 11 a.m. worship; Bi- greensboro.org. Pastor: the
join us for a sermon series we gather together at 3400 will be from the Old Testa- mony Community Cen- ble study 4 p.m. Monday. Rev. Mike Morgan.
on “Prayer’s In The Bi- Penfield Rd (corner of Pen- ment book of Isaiah. Teens ter.706-453-0473. Episcopal Church of the Freedom Range Cowboy
ble”. After the trying year field and Shiloh), Greens- will resume the study from Bible Fellowship Redeemer, 303 N. Main Church is a new non-tradi-
of 2020 we want to start boro. the Gospels, “A Walk with Church, 190 Old Phoenix St., Greensboro. 5 p.m. tional church is opening in
the year in prayer as well Antioch Baptist Church, Christ to the Cross”. Road, Eatonton, 706-473- Saturdays at the Lutheran the area. All are welcome at
as learning about prayer Stephens will resume Worship services begin at 1279. Church, 9:30 a.m. worship “The Range;” jeans are the
through the prayers of in-person Sunday school 11 a.m. Center Pointe Church, Sundays in Greensboro. preferred dress code. The
those in the Scriptures. We starting Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. Antioch Baptist meets at nondenominational, 1331 706-453-7171. church is located at 883
started the series on Janu- We will meet in the sanctu- 135 Railroad Rd. (Parallel Lions Club Road, Madison. First Baptist Church of Harmony Road in Greens-
ary 3rd with “The Prayer of ary. Pews will be taped off to GA Hwy 77, Stephens, 706-342-9243. Eatonton, 115 N. Madi- boro (the old Shucker’s
Jabez: A Prayer With Wis- to assist social distancing. GA. Message us on our Christ’s Glory Church, son Ave. 9:45 a.m. Sunday restaurant). Coffee and
dom For Today”. This will Families are encouraged to Facebook page or contact 190 Old Phoenix Road, Ea- school; 10:45 a.m. worship. some goodies will be ready
be a five part series. You can sit it rows together. Please us by e-mail at antiochbap- tonton. 706-485-3331. for you at 10:15, and mu-
go to our Facebook page wear a mask. Temperatures tist.stephens@gmail.com. Christ Our King and First Baptist Church of sic and preaching starts at
to view/listen to previous will be taken with a tempo- You can call 706-759-0076 Savior Catholic Church, Greensboro, 203 S. Main 10:30.
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