Category: Community News

Story Submitted In the summer of 1966, James Earl Carter, Jr. was a 41-year-old Georgia peanut farmer planning his first race for Governor of Georgia. That summer, 12-year-old Monroe Lee, of Madison…

Story Submitted Much of the focus of each holiday season is on gift-giving, but all those gifts will eventually need to be wrapped. Stacks of presents just waiting to be covered with…

Churches and businesses throughout Madison County are preparing to celebrate the holidays in a variety of ways. Greene Publishing, Inc. is providing a special calendar for holiday activities you might wish to…

Every Tuesday There will be free informational sessions on healthy living each Tuesday at the Madison County Public Library from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Topics will include tips for a healthier…

John Willoughby, Greene Publishing, Inc It was nearly 25 years ago when C. Norman Bush wrote a part-fictional recollection about a non-fictional event. Today, he holds the book that’s dedicated to a man…

  Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. At the age of 12, Lydia Barnes is already a veteran of the stage. She has appeared in several theatrical productions as part of Theatre Guild…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Get into the Christmas spirit at Main Street Playhouse on Friday, Dec. 7, featuring an evening of live music and drama entertainment. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., enjoy…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Attention all 4-H members! Christmas is here and that means the 2018 Holiday Bake-Off is right around the corner. On Monday, Dec. 17, show off your baking…

    Sunrise Coffee Shop has several events planned to get the Christmas season off to a great start. Santa, Cider and Stories at Sunrise will take place on Saturday, Dec. 8,…

  Mickey Starling: Greene Publishing, Inc. Annie Pearl Reddick is a lifelong resident of Madison County who loves serving others, especially the elderly. Though she has faced numerous health challenges over the…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Emily Dickinson once said that, “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the world – and never…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Grace Valentine, an author with roots in Madison, is excited to announce a meet-the-author and book signing event on Friday, Dec. 7, from 4 p.m. to 6…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The Fifth Annual Madison County Florida Storytelling Festival (MCFST) was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 17, on the Wally Davis Farm in Madison. Hundreds of people from near…

Rick Patrick: Greene Publishing, Inc. Local audiences have the opportunity to see the world premier of a new play by area playwright, Anthony Lamarr White, from Perry, when his new play “The…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The weekend after Thanksgiving is one of the most widely celebrated weekends in all of the United States. Known as the busiest shopping period of the year,…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. After a successful contest last holiday season, the Town of Lee has announced that their Christmas lighting contest will take place during the 2018 Christmas season. Get…

November 23 The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to be bell ringers during this year’s holiday campaign. Bell ringers will be at Winn Dixie and Clover Farm Store on Fridays and…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. The senior activity calendar is provided monthly by the Senior Citizens Council of Madison County. Transportation is provided Monday through Friday for recreational activities. For transportation reservations,…

John Willoughby: Greene Publishing, Inc. Madison County Florida Storytelling group and producer Wanda Violet, of Madison, are excited to announce that the Fifth Annual Madison County Florida Storytelling Tellabration!™ will take place…