The Telfair Enterprise

11/07/2024

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07/24/2024

05/08/2024

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05/07/2024

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04/17/2024

This was left out of the paper this week. We apologize for the error and ask that everyone share, please. Thank you.

10/26/2023

Lee Lancaster Guest at Pioneer Historical Society Meeting November 1, 2023
Lee Lancaster traces the story of a remarkable movement in agricultural history in his book, The Georgia Farmers’ Strike. In 1976, America sent a peanut farmer from Plains to Washington, D.C. Farmers throughout the nation, especially in Georgia, had high hopes for President Jimmy Carter, but those dreams vanished when he seemingly disregarded their problems--historic drought and embarrassing commodity prices. Peach State farmers took to the streets, slow rolling a tractorcade on I-75 toward Atlanta. The result was the largest ever farmer-led demonstration in the United States. The farmers pledged not to sell, plant or buy anything until "100% parity" was obtained. The farmers eventually steered their tractorcade to D.C., trying to prevent the foreclosure of dozens of farms with help from an armed group in Middle Georgia and a real estate tycoon from New York who would become the forty-fifth president.
Lancaster who works for the Georgia Department of Agriculture, is a contributing writer for the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin. He also serves as a marketing specialist for Vidalia onions and coordinates the Baby Barn program at the Georgia National Fair each October. He is the grandson of W. D. Knowles of Milan, Georgia. Lancaster and his wife Keri and their two children live in Eastman, Georgia. The family can be found at Siloam Baptist Church every Sunday and Wednesday. In addition to his book on the Georgia Farmers Strike, he has recently written a book entitled Vidalia Onions: A History of Georgia’s State Vegetable.
Lee Lancaster will be the featured speaker at the November 1, 2023 meeting of the Pioneer Historical Society. Everyone is invited to attend. Many farmers from Telfair County participated in the farmer’s strike so they are especially invited to attend this program.
The historical society meets at the Fairway Restaurant at the Little Ocmulgee State Park. The meeting will begin at 11:30 am for those who would like to eat at the restaurant, Duch treat. Meals at the society meetings are usually buffet. Come join us for good food and fellowship before the program. The program will begin at 12 noon for those who want to come only for the program. Every effort is made to dismiss by 1:00 pm. His books will be available for those who wish to purchase.
Everyone is invited to come hear Mr. Lancaster talk about one of the most historic events in Georgia and national history. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. We hope to see you there.

10/26/2023

The annual “A Walk Through History” play will be on the stage at the Telfair Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 5, at 2 PM. Several local residents-Sarah Finney, Mama T, Mitt Wooten, Henry Thaxton, Wilbur Holland, Ruth Spaulding, Ozzie Harvey, and John B. Walker-will be portrayed. Tickets will be available at Smith Pharmacy and Ryals Pharmacy until noon on Nov. 4. Online tickets will be available until noon on Nov. 5 at our.show/telfair-center-arts/history or scan the QRcode.

09/14/2023

Arts on the Hill
The annual Arts on the Hill will be September 16 & 17 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Telfair Center for the Arts located at 119 College St. in McRae-Helena. Admission is free to everyone. Exhibits of local and regional art will be available inside the Center with 17 vendors selling their original work on the grounds of the Center. Visitors can enjoy the live demonstrations of pottery making, basket weaving, water color painting, clay sculpting, and crocheting. If you get hot and hungry, shop at one of the food vendors or stop by the food truck.
Vendors include Four Seasons barn Quilts from Broxton, Davis Quilting from McRae, Left Hook Crochet from Ocilla, Gracefully Handcrafted Creations from Helena, Mike Tanner Photography from Nichols, Frankie Hunter’s Fine Crafts from McRae, Standing Bird Feeders from Douglas, Cation’s Pottery from Douglas, Wingo Metal Art from Jacksonville, Country Glamour from Glenwood, Silver Jewelry from Douglas, Giddens KG Original from Jacksonville, Spires Handmade Wood Décor from McRae, Telfair Snap Shots Photography from McRae, Pap Pap’s Antiques Car from McRae, and Kinnett’s Antiques from McRae. Food Vendors include Vicki Pittman Food truck from Milan, Denise Miller’s Lady Dees Bakery from Broxton, and Sheerabella Shaved Ice from McRae.
Demonstrations are from 10:00 to Noon, and 2:00 PM to 4:00PM. Demonstrators are: Michael Cation-Wheel Thrown Pottery, Pong Holton-Basket Weaving, Kemberly Giddens-Hand Clay Sculpting and Water Coloring painting, Gloria Giddens-Clay Sculpting, and Tracey M. Cox-Crochet.
Whether you visit for a few minutes or stay for the day, there will be something for everyone. Please come support the artists and the Telfair Center for the Arts.

05/18/2023

There will be a Telfair community blood drive Tuesday, May 23 from noon until 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Faith Baptist Church. We apologize for leaving this out of the paper. Donna

08/18/2022

We apologize for the error on the front page stating LC Farm Day would happen Sept. 10. Most of you know that LC Farm Day hasn't been held in years. Here is the correct information.