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Book on Winterville reveals more than train depot's history

BARROW

Red rocker raffle

The Friends of the Statham Library are holding a raffle for a rocking chair that was converted into a plant holder and painted “University of Georgia red.”

“You’ll be the envy of the Bulldog world with this amazing restoration decorating your front porch,” said Friends spokesman James McNamara of Statham. Tickets for $1 each or six for $5 are on sale at the library in Statham and will be sold at the Statham Sunflower Festival on Sept. 20, when the winner will be announced.

JACKSON

Saving history

A “Grand Reopening of the Historic Jackson County Courthouse” is planned for 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10 featuring special guests and tours of the restored first floor of the courthouse in downtown Jefferson. A committee handling the event is looking for any artifacts, fixtures and memorabilia associated with the early years of the courthouse. Anyone with materials can contact the committee at historic.committee@jacksoncountygov.com

Independence party

The city of Nicholson will host an Independence Day celebration on June 28 with music, games and fireworks. The event is set for 6-10 p.m. in the City Park. Ricky Fitzpatrick and Hooch Holler will provide live music.

MADISON

Family music jam

The Madison County Library in Danielsville will host a family music jam at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The concert features music by Rebecca Ballard on the ukulele. The event lets children and families play instruments in a sing-along. For more information call (706) 795-5597.

Magician appears

The Madison County Library in Danielsville will host a magic show by Kenneth Linsley of Oconee River Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center at 2 p.m. June 25. The show is free.

For information call (706) 795-5597.

Gun-carrying law

Madison County Sheriff Kip Thomas will host classes this month to explain the new gun-carrying law that goes into effect July 1. The classes will be held at 7 p.m. June 24 at the Ila Volunteer Fire Department and 7 p.m. June 26 at the Hull Volunteer Fire Department.

OCONEE

Photos on exhibit

The Oconee County Library in Watkinsville is hosting an exhibit of photography by Theodore Lawrence of Marietta during June. The exhibit includes a collection of architectural and environmentally themed photographs. For more information, call (706) 769-3950.

Love on a hike

The Oconee County Library will host Atlanta area resident Richard Judy at 6:30 p.m. Monday as he reads selections from his first novel “Thru: An Appalachian Trail Love Story.” The Oconee County Library Friends will sell copies of the author’s book and will provide refreshments.

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