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Southern rocker Gregg Allman laid to rest near Highway 41
Thousands line streets of Macon
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Hundreds of people line First Street as the procession from Gregg Allman's funeral heads to Rose Hill Cemetery Saturday in Macon, Ga. Southern rocker Gregg Allman was laid to rest Saturday near his older brother Duane in the same cemetery where they used to write songs among the tombstones, not far from US Highway 41. - photo by Associated Press
MACON — Southern rocker Gregg Allman was laid to rest Saturday near his older brother Duane in the same cemetery where they used to write songs among the tombstones, not far from US Highway 41.Thousands of fans lined the streets of Macon to honor Allman, who was carried into Rose Hill Cemetery as a bagpiper played a somber tune. Family and friends, including musicians who played in The Allman Brothers Band over the years, gathered next to his grave and on a nearby hillside shaded by huge oak trees. Towards the end, a freight train rolled in and stopped alongside the cemetery, reminding some mourners of Allman's lyrics to "Melissa."Along the funeral route, many shared memories of concerts, and some blared the band's songs from their cars and trucks.
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Community invited to 'A Night at the Art Museum' at SEB Middle
Free event set for 6 p.m. Saturday to feature art, music and food
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Bulloch County Schools' Teacher of the Year, art teacher Heather Gonzales, is hosting a free “Night at the Art Museum” to showcase Southeast Bulloch Middle School's fine arts students and faculty.

The gala is set for Saturday from 6-8 p.m., at the SEB Middle School, which is adjacent to the high school on Brooklet-Denmark Road. According to a release, the public is invited to event along with student families and faculty.

An inaugural event for the school, Gonzales said she has planned a “red-carpet experience.”

"It's a time to celebrate creativity, talent and our community," Gonzales said.

Heather Gonzales
Heather Gonzales

The Brooklet Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the event, which will feature live performances by SEB Middle’s symphonic band and chorus, a gallery of visual artwork by students, fine arts awards, plus food and refreshments.

The school's own faculty band, “STING,” will give a public performance, as well.

In the visual arts gallery, there is a "compliment an artist” station where event guests are asked to share positive comments about works of the student artists.

Event schedule:

  • 6 p.m. – Doors open. Take part in red carpet photos. Roam the visual arts gallery. Enjoy food and refreshments. Visit the "compliment an artist" station 
  • 6:30 p.m. – SEBMS Chorus performance
  • 7-7:30 p.m. – SEBMS Band performs while guests continue to enjoy the gallery
  • 7:30 p.m. – “STING” performance
7:45 -8 p.m. – Fine Arts Awards & Dessert
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