The Daily Beat

Catch up on the latest news, updates, and happenings around the Lake Oconee community. From local stories to timely announcements, stay informed with what matters most close to home.

Redefining Old Age

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Set Back by Recession, and Shut Out of Rebound

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

In September 2012, it appeared that the world was John Fugazzie’s frozen oyster. He was in charge of dairy and ...

Latest Book News from Jacquie D’Alessandro

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A message from local author, Jacquie D’Alessandro I hope this finds you well and enjoying the last few weeks of ...

Update on the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital

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Publisher’s Note: How Many Do-Overs Will We Get?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Two isolated events, but somehow they have become wrapped around each other in my head.  First, an email from someone ...

Lake Oconee Academy Ranked Among Top 3 Georgia Elementary Schools

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With the release of state Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) scores comes accolades for high performing schools across Georgia and Lake Oconee ...

Rethinking the 4-Percent Retirement Rule in Uncertain Market

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

t may seem like a fairly safe bet. Withdraw no more than 4 percent from your retirement savings each year, ...

Why the Rich Never Retire

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

The ultimate American dream used to be to get rich young and “retire by 40.” Now the goal for the ...

Gail Wilensky and Bruce Vladeck—Saving Medicare

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Update on St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital

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St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Good Samaritan Hospital is guided by the St. Mary’s Health Care System mission of improving the health of the people ...

A Silent Message for All of Us

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Doctors Turning Away from Medicare Patients

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Fewer doctors are treating patients enrolled in the Medicare health program for seniors, due to frustration with payment rates and ...

Berwick Names 11 Monsters Facing Hospital Industry

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And the wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed ...

Music Therapy in Larry’s Life

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

In her daily work, board certified music therapist Moreen Bosch sees the impact of music and therapy on the lives ...