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Applications sought for historic building grants CONCERT: Fowler is latest artist The Georgia Trust for the historic site. featured in Coffee Club Nights series Historic Preservation is ac- * The project shall demon- cepting applications for its strate signifi cant community Continued from Page 1 Callahan Incentive Grant. impact. Support for the proj- Made possible by Barbara ect should include a wide as Bryan White, Pam Tillis, and and Les Callahan, long-time range of stakeholders, in- Linda Davis” and “being able to supporters of the Georgia cluding community organi- share the stage with incredible Trust, a total of $10,000 will zations, community leaders, artists like Luke Combs, Phil be awarded to one or more a historic site. Applications for and individuals. Vasser, and Edwin McCain.” nonprofi t or governmental planning, consultants, speakers, * Projects should also ex- Now, after performing in Bue- organizations that are un- or overhead expenses will not hibit a sustainable plan for na Vista for the fi rst time ever, dertaking the rehabilitation be considered. long term use and mainte- she’s happy to add playing the of a historic building or * Grant funds will require a nance, including economic new theatre in Buena Vista to site located within the state dollar-for-dollar match. The self-suffi ciency to the extent her highlight list. of Georgia. The deadline is match may be in the form of possible. “The Moon Family Theatre is Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021. cash or documented volunteer For more information or such a cool venue,” said Fowl- Criteria for Eligibility hours. Volunteer hour value to download an application, er. “It’s something that I never * Grants are only available shall be calculated at minimum visit www.georgiatrust. thought would be in Buena Vis- to sites listed or eligible for wage per hour rate for actual orgor contact the Trust at ta, but I am so glad that it is. listing in the National Reg- work performed to the historic 404-885-7817 or bsutton@ The owners, staff, and everyone Megan Fowler plays and sings at the Moon Family Theatre. ister of Historic Places. site. georgiatrust.org. Applica- involved in the the- * Grant funds shall provide * Grant funding shall be tions must be postmarked atre and café (Coffee “The Moon Family Theatre is used for capital –“bricks and signifi cant impact towards a full or e-mailed no later than Club) are super great mortar” – improvements to rehabilitation or restoration of Wednesday, Sept. 1. people and they such a cool venue. It’s something helped make my fi rst that I never thought would be in experience there one Buena Vista, but I am so glad that that I won’t forget.” it is. ... They helped make my fi rst Georgia schools to get $1.4 billion in relief She was joined experience there one that I won’t on stage by gui- By Dave Williams tendent Richard Woods said. learning resulting from the dis- tarist Josh Walton forget.” Megan Fowler Bureau Chief “We will use these funds to ruption the pandemic brought to and drummer/cajon Capitol Beat News Service deploy state-level Academic the schools. player Scott Park, who she de- Georgia schools are about to Recovery Specialists, establish The federal money also will scribes as “two of the best guys Josh Walton receive the fi nal $1.4 billion in- school-based health clinics, pay for state-level support for that I’m so blessed to have play stallment of $4.2 billion in fed- and more. The resources we’ve school nurses, school psychol- with me.” form, but she said it’s rebound- eral coronavirus relief funds the been given will directly support ogists, school social workers, Fowler has been described ed nicely and she has been ex- state Department of Education schools and students.” wraparound services and mili- by critics as a “beguiling mix tremely busy so far this year. was allocated through legisla- More than 1.7 million Georgia tary families. It will help estab- of class and country, sweetness Her upcoming shows include tion Congress passed in March. students were forced to switch lish school-based health clinics and determination.” She said playing at the Society Garden The U.S. Department of Ed- to online classes in March of for rural students, provide men- that is fl attering, but also sort of in Macon on Saturday, August ucation approved the state’s last year as cases of COVID-19 tal-health awareness training fi ts her personality, as she’s just 28. plan for the stimulus money on began to mount. The 2020- for educators and provide sup- as happy tending to cows as get- “Honestly, I am just so grate- Thursday. Georgia received the 21 school year that began last port and therapeutic services ting “dolled up”. ful and blessed to be able to play fi rst $2.8 billion shortly after August was conducted with a for students with disabilities. While she’s already had plen- music as my full-time job,” said President Joe Biden signed the mishmash of virtual and in-per- Georgia will return fully to ty of accomplishments on the Scott Park Fowler. “If it weren’t for people American Rescue Plan into law. son instruction. in-person classes with the start stage, she’s nowhere near ready like those at the Moon Family Of the total $4.2 billion package The state- and regional-level of the 2021-22 school year, with to stop following her dream. Fowler said the two things Theatre who have supported earmarked for Georgia, $3.8 Academic Recovery Specialists most districts beginning classes “My career goal as an artist is she’s enjoyed the most along me along the way, I wouldn’t billion will go directly to school will help teachers and adminis- next month. to make people happy through the way are making music and be where I am today.” districts across the state. The trators recover from the gaps in music,” she said. “Whether meeting people. For more information on Me- other $425 million will be used that’s from playing my own “I’ve met some incredible gan Fowler, visit meganfowler- to address statewide needs. original music, cover songs, or people – some who have be- music.com. “We are focused on supporting Electric Wholesale Supply leading worship, I love to per- come friends – along my jour- For a schedule of upcoming learning, expanding resources form and put a smile on peo- ney and I never would have met shows at Moon Family Theatre, for student mental health and 1126 East Lamar Street ple’s faces and make them feel them if it hadn’t been for music. see the ad below. wellbeing, and ensuring the the music. I’m going to contin- Like all artists, 2020 was dif- * For photos and videos of safety of students, staff, and Americus, GA 229-924-2911 ue to do that for as long as God fi cult due to the pandemic and Megan Fowler’s show, visit families,” State School Superin- blesses me to do so.” limited opportunities to per- tjournal.smugmug.com.

Moon Family Theatre Coffee Club Nights 2021 Concert Series Producer: Sunni Lynn McAllister Producer: Lynn Moon McAllister Phone: 229-583-GOCC Phone: 229-649-2028 Saturday, Aug. 28 @ 7:00 Thursday, August 14 @ 7:00 Tickets ETHAN PAYNE $10 Guys, you’re invited, too! 2020 Teen Artist Why not bring your of the Year; special lady for a special 2019 American Idol night of Duet w/Luke Bryan Tickets fun? $40 Ethan Payne of Macon, Georgia was awarded the title of Teen Artist of the Year 2020 for the Georgia Country Awards and had been nominated for 3 years in a row (2017, 2018 and 2019). He appeared on the 17th season of American Idol on ABC-TV in the spring of 2019, where he reunited KAREN MORGAN with Luke Bryan to perform a rendition of the Bryan hit “Do I”. Seriously Funny Ethan’s fi rst post-American Idol single, “Th e Moon Over Georgia”, was released on Jan- uary 31, 2020 on all mu- “Comedy through the perceptive eye of a wife and mother; prepared with the tenacity of an attorney; and sic streaming platforms, tempered with a dash of Southern Charm. Karen Mor- with “Luke’s Guitar” (a gan hits home for men and women alike.” song the young artist Bill Taylor, director wrote to commemorate the guitar that was gift - ed to him by Bryan that Jilla Webb night in Dallas in 2016) arrived on March 27, “The Musical Woman” 2020. Ethan now spends Impersonator & Master Voice Teacher: Experience the amazing sounds and stories of the much of his time in women who changed the face of music! An endearing and candid celebration of the history of Nashville writing with these women warriors. Enjoy this soulful journey with the singers, dreamers, and warriors who paved the way for our next generation of women in music! hit songwriters.

Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com and at the Box Offi ce located at 112 4th Avenue, Buena Vista, GA

Other Upcoming Shows (all at 7 PM): Sept. 17 Jimmy Fortune, Other Upcoming Shows (all at 7 PM): Sept. 14 Blake Country-Statler Brothers Tenor • Sept. 25 The Ball Brothers, Southern Turner, Country (Summer Love, Small Town Georgia) • Gospel • Oct. 9 Janelle Arthur, Country (Top 5 American Idol) • Nov. 13 Brandon Wheeler, Country, Ellaville native (‘Ole Biggun, The Martins, Southern Gospel (Grammy Nominated) • Nov. 27 Perfor- mance Academy Christmas Production • Dec. 4 Williamson Branch, Blue- Cruise Control) • Nov. 19 Joey Recker, Top 40, Plains na- grass • Dec. 31 (10pm) Higher & Higher New Year’s Eve Celebration tive, singer/piano player