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Local Rotarians take nanoelectronics 101
GREENSBORO — Dr. Jim Meindl, director of Microelectronics Research at Georgia Tech, recently visited the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties to share a bit of his extensive knowledge of the “most technological driver of the information revolution, the microchip.”
Meindl revealed that since 1960, the productivity of microchip technology has increased by 1 billion times. Meindl is a local resident and a known pioneer and leading expert in nanoelectronics.
Meindl said the future of nanoelectronics is in 3D Systems, and he also spoke of future technologies including the use of Graphene for its excellence in “electrical, mechanical and thermal performance.”
Rotary is an exclusive community organization of businessmen, women and professionals who seek to serve the communities in which they work and live. The mission of Rotary International, a worldwide association of Rotary clubs, is to provide service to others, to promote high ethical standards and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional and community leaders. For more information on Rotary of Greene and Putnam counties, visit www.GreenePutnamRotary.org.
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Greensboro Writer’s Guild hosts program on publishing
Publishers Bill Bray and Bo Craig of Bilbo Books were on hand at a recent meeting of The Greensboro Writer’s Guild.
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Habitat breaks ground
On Sunday, March 7, 2010, husband and wife, Robert and Brittany Poole, and their sons, Robert Jr. and Ronald, started a new chapter in their lives which includes dreams, hopes and answered prayers.
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Boule gala event comes to Cuscowilla Saturday
The American Cancer Society proudly announces Saint Joseph’s East Georgia Hospital, as presenting sponsor for the upcoming Boule’ on Lake Oconee.
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OPAS presents ‘Tip Tap Two’ at area school
In honor of Black History Month, the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) presented Tip Tap Two, Beat & Rhythm: The Evolution of Tap to the students at Greensboro Elementary School on Thursday, February 25th in two back to back programs.
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Great Waters course reopens
Under the direction of the architectural staff from Nicklaus Design, the first substantial renovation project on the award-winning Great Waters course at Reynolds Plantation is complete.
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Equip plans meetings March 14, 21
Mark your calendars!
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Lodge HR director wins award
Union Point resident Crystal Champion, Human Resources Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation is among five select Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company worldwide employees to be honored with The Ritz-Carlton Gold Standard Award, one of the 151,000-employee company's highest forms of recognition.
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CDC visits Putnam General
Putnam General Hospital was pleased to welcome members from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) infection surveillance and prevention group, based out of Atlanta.
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School supports Haiti relief effort
The students of Lake Oconee Academy participated in the Haiti relief effort in cooperation with the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
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STMA to host spring gala
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art’s Annual Spring Fundraiser presents Ebony and Ivory, an elegant evening of dining and dancing to the piano music of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Johnny Mercer performed by the nationally acclaimed Penelope Williams Duo. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 27.
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