By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Retired Educators Banquet
0723 GREA music group
Music therapist and Effingham native Dana Smith provided special music at the banquet and explained how she uses music in classrooms and to engage people young and old with disabilities or anxieties. She brought plenty of instruments for the members and had the whole singing, clapping, tapping and shaking along with her. - photo by Photo by Calli Arnold
Calli Arnold
Updated: Jul 22, 2010, 11:27 PM
Published: Jul 22, 2010, 11:32 PM

The Effingham Retired Educators Association held its annual banquet Wednesday, where they were informed of the state of their organization from Georgia Retired Educators Association president Dorothy Wilkins.

 State Sen. Jack Hill and state Reps. Ann Purcell and Jon Burns then updated the group of relevant affairs within the state legislature. 

They also awarded scholarships to local educators going to graduate school and recognized members with awards. 
Will Moseley Talks Small-Town Roots, Guitar, and Life After ‘American Idol’
Moseley interview
Will Moseley started playing guitar in college after a Christmas gift sat untouched for years — a moment that would eventually set him on the path from Hazlehurst to ‘American Idol’ and a music career. (Submitted photo)
Gail Parsons
Updated: Aug 13, 2025, 8:06 PM
Published: Aug 13, 2025, 8:08 PM
Read our in-depth interview with country music star Will Moseley as he opens up about growing up in a small Georgia town, finding his voice on “American Idol,” and his music journey ahead of his sold-out concert Friday at the Mars Theatre in Springfield.
Would you like to keep reading?
You have 1 free view remaining. Use your last view to read more.