Smith speaks to Rotary Club

Published 8:00 am Thursday, February 16, 2012

The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties enjoyed an update by A. Mark Smith, Sr., CEO Smith Communications Inc.

Smith Communications Inc. is a publishing company headquartered in Eatonton with offices in Lake Oconee and Madison. The Smith Family has published the Eatonton Messenger since 1958, but the paper dates back to 1860. A. Mark Smith Sr., CEO also started the Lake Oconee News several years ago with distribution in Greene, Morgan, Putnam and Hancock counties. Beginning in fall 2010, the Lake Oconee News began distribution in Oconee County as well. They publish four magazines: the popular Lakelife, Healthy Living, and Homefinder (the No. 1 real estate magazine on the lake), and the recently launched women’s magazine called Flair that has been well received and about which they are very excited.

Altogether, their printed publications reach more than 45,000 readers each week.

Their mission is to serve the local community by providing timely information about the news and events that affect us locally.

The Rotary Club wishes to thank Smith Communications for its support of the club and always being cooperative in running club press releases.