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.
Set Back by Recession, and Shut Out of Rebound
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
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?
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
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
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 ultimate American dream used to be to get rich young and “retire by 40.” Now the goal for the ...
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital is guided by the St. Mary’s Health Care System mission of improving the health of the people ...
Doctors Turning Away from Medicare Patients
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
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
In her daily work, board certified music therapist Moreen Bosch sees the impact of music and therapy on the lives ...