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C6 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025 The Eatonton Aessenger www.msgrnews.com MMCC presents Yacht Rock Schooner The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) plans to transform The Hall on Foster Street into a dance party Sept. 19, featuring the smooth sounds of the late-‘70s and early-‘80s by Atlanta’s Yacht Rock Schooner. The eight-piece YRS band specializes in a party sound, back to a time when music had heart and integrity. The Hall is a renovated 1950s gymnasium that provides the perfect setting for this concert, where Yacht Rock Schooner will play all the soft rock classics of the era, from Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, and many others. Yacht Rock Schooner features a dual keyboard setup, multiple ace vocalists, and a saxophone player. The band, composed of talented Atlanta-based musi cians, has remained a popular dance band and earned rave reviews for years. The Hall on Foster (513 Foster St., Madison) will open at 7 p.m., Sept. 19, for a 7:30 p.m. show by Yacht Rock Schooner. Tickets are $40 each or $300 for a limited number of six-seat VIP tables, on sale now for the YRS event at mmcc-arts.org/event- list/yacht-rock-schooner or through the MMCC box office at 706-342-4743. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the event, too. — Contributed New Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties sales record for Johnson Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties (RLOP) has announced Traci Johnson as its Sales Executive of the Month for July 2025, the seventh consecutive month she has received this prestigious honor, setting a new company record. Johnson’s remark- able streak builds upon a stellar career that includes being named RLOP’s Sales Exec utive of the Year for three consecutive years (2022-24), a further testament to consistent Traci Johnson and unparalleled performance. Johnson's success is deeply rooted in her expertise and unwav ering dedication to the Reynolds community. Her strategic decision to work exclusively within Reynolds Lake Oconee makes her an invaluable resource for clients. "Traci's achievements are truly remarkable, but they are only one part of the story. Her deep understanding of the community and her unwavering commitment to her clients are what truly set her apart. She doesn’t just facilitate transactions; she helps people find their place in a community she deeply cherishes,” RLOP Vice President of Sales and Broker in Charge Karen Saltzbart said. Johnson’s deep-seated local knowledge allows her to navigate market trends, highlight the world-class amenities, and perfectly articulate the lifestyle that defines Reynolds. Her approach is highly personalized; a quality Johnson attributes to her background as a pharmaceutical sales executive. That previous career equipped her with a unique and powerful skillset, including stra tegic thinking, creative problem-solving, and a profound appreciation for excellent communication and customer service. “I’m confident the thriving Reynolds market will not slow down because the demand for this lifestyle is at an all-time high,” Johnson said. “I'm honored to be an exclusive Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties agent and to help families find their forever home in the place I’m so proud to call home.” Johnson’s skills, combined with her genuine passion for helping people, have made her a trusted advisor and a respected leader in the Lake Oconee real estate community. As a full-time resident with her husband, Jeff, six chil dren, and seven grand children, she embodies the spirit of the Reynolds community. — Contributed Come get Ctealive wvilh us! Register online for new ART CLASSES Tie At auis Ulage Gallery Hours 11 - 5 PM WED-FRI | 10 - 3PM SAT 110 W. Marion Street in Eatonton Find us on the Square downtown Georgia Power supports state park cleanup day 6 theartisansvillage.org 33 Yet are it% - CONTRIBUTED Georgia Power and Friends of Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites are preparing to celebrate Your State Parks Day on Sept. 27, an annual event to help care for Georgia's state parks in celebration of National Public Lands Day. This event has been supported by Georgia Power for the last several years with hundreds of GP employees helping clean up and beautify local state parks, primarily through the company's longstanding Citizens of Georgia Power employee volunteering organization. Visitfriendsofgastateparks.org/yspd2025for more information. From Home Cooks to Professional Chefs % ‘King’s Kids' meet weekly in Eatonton CONTRIBUTED All local children aged 4-12 are invited to join Bible study at The King's Kids meeting each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 163 Greensboro Hwy., in Eatonton. Adult leaders at a recent King's Kids meeting included (I- r): Kenny Babb, Rosemary Jackson, Jackie Wall, Relisa Babb, and Christina Katchmar. For more information call the church at 706-485-5895. The Smart Choice ...for all your kitchen needs! Cookware & Utensils • Glassware, Flatware, China Banquet & Catering Supplies • Bar Equipment & Supplies Commercial Cooking & Refrigeration Equipment MANOR BROTHERS = Food Equipment Co, Inc. 210 Sandy Creek Road, Athens 706.549.7088 • www.manningbrothers.com Visit our showroom, call, or shop online! = UPCOMING EVENTS MOULTHROP LEGACY EXHIBIT july 22 - hours OPEN MIC NIGHT 7PM YACHT ROCK SCHOONER 7:30PM OPEN MIC NIGHT NICHOLAS JAMERSON 7:30PM oct 26 - dec 31 hours nov 13- by appointment LEAH CALVERT 7:30PM OPEN MIC NIGHT COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CONCERT 3PM dec 18 OPEN MIC NIGHT SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE WWW. SANTA AT THE CENTER CHUCK LEAVELL TNERSHIP WITH MADISON CONSERVANCY ‘TWELFTH NIGHT’ ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE COMPANY ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8PM EMERGENCE IN BLACK & WHITE GARY HUDSON EXHIBIT
