Local News
Related Photos
-
Contributed photo
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.
- Local News
-
-
Chamber welcomes antique store in Eatonton
The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony with J&K Fleas An’Tiques in Eatonton on Tuesday, Aug. 17, celebrating the expansion and opening of the new Eatonton store.
-
Come tap into the art of tapestry at STMA
Tapestry is a form of textile art dating as far back as the 3rd century BC.
-
Cuscowilla Golf Shop is offering customized golf balls
The Cuscowilla Golf Shop is offering customized golf balls.
-
Greene Habitat mourns loss of homeowner, and children
Greene County Habitat for Humanity was shaken last week by the sudden and tragic loss of one of their Habitat homeowners and two children.
-
Community invited to gospel sing-a-long
The community is invited to a Gospel Sing-Along to be held at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9.
-
Farmers & Merchants announces new officer
The Farmers & Merchants Bank is pleased to announce Kim A. Ruff as its newest Bank Officer.
-
Greensboro author publishes new thriller
A local author has penned a new novel based on the competitive world of prescription medication development.
-
LOPC members take mission trip to Appalachia
In August, a mission team of 13 from Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church traveled some 500 miles and 60 years in time.
-
Taste of Eatonton returning to lake community
Tickets for 11th Annual Taste of Eatonton, a celebration of regional restaurant and cuisine held just outside of the Eatonton Plaza Arts Center on the lawn every October, will go on sale Sept. 1.
-
Photo contest to celebrate store’s Grand Opening
The official Grand Opening Celebration of Paint Your Picture will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Sept. 9, 2010.
- More Local News Headlines
-
