by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY While the exterior of the Watoola Methodist Church looks similar to how it did in 1905 when it was constructed, the original building was damaged by the tornado in Beauregard in 2019 and rebuilt. As members prepare for their annual “old time” Barbecue...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYSPRINGER OPERA HOUSE COLUMBUS, GA — A new comedy-drama, “The Cake,” opened on the Springer’s Dorothy McClure stage April 20, and will run through April 30. Known for her emotional and thought-provoking plays and television series such as “This Is Us,”...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events, Sports
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF AUBURN / SARAH COOK AUBURN — The 29th annual Fishing Rodeo will take place on Saturday, May 13, from 7 to 11 a.m. at the lake at Auburn Technology Park South. This event is hosted by Auburn Parks and Recreation and is sponsored by Evans...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Column, Sean Dietrich
By SEAN DIETRICH The phone rang. My wife and I were in the kitchen, cooking an elaborate gourmet dinner. I was chopping garlic. My wife was sauteing shallots or something fancy like that. My wife answered the phone. I could tell the call was serious because my wife’s...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Community, Events
SMITHS STATION — The city of Smiths Station held its inaugural “Rockin’ on the Rails” event on Saturday, April 22. Throughout the day the community enjoyed perusing wares from craft vendors, food trucks and more. There was a barbecue competition, and...
