by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By ANN CIPPERLY Easter is Debra Whatley’s favorite Christian holiday, and she prefers it over Christmas, as it is not as commercialized. At Easter, her four children and their families gather at Debra’s country home in Beauregard for a festive celebration luncheon. “I...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BY THEAMERICUS-SUMTER COUNTYARTS COUNCIL AMERICUS, GA — The Americus-Sumter Arts Council will sponsor two Artist Talks on Friday, March 31, and Friday, April 7, at 6 p.m. at Sweet Georgia Bakery and Cafe, located at 134 West Lamar St. in downtown Americus....
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Community, Events
CONTRIBUTED BYSUNDILLA AUBURN — Kim Richey will make her triumphant return to Sundilla on Friday, March 31. Showtime at the AUUF (450 E. Thach Ave. in Auburn) is 7:30 p.m. A limited number of advance tickets are available for just $20 and can be found at Spicer’s...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | D. Mark Mitchell, Sports
OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools were on spring break last week which allowed some student-athletes time off and others a chance to play out of town. BASEBALL Opelika varsity Bulldog baseball head coach Zach Blatt gave his team several days off early in the...
by The Observer Staff | Mar 29, 2023 | Sports
BY NOAH GRIFFITH FOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — The McCraine family pulled into the driveway at their home in Smiths Station, Alabama, walked through the basketball-filled garage, up the stairs and past an orange and blue sign that reads: “Welcome to Auburn...
