Author Gregory N. Whitis had a successful book launch for his debut novel, Blue Green. He signed over fifty copies and 84 invited guests attended. Probate Judge Judy Spree of Greene County, Alabama and George Cooley, retired director of the Tuscaloosa Police Academy, were among the VIPs. The big event took place at the Martin-Stewart Schoolhouse in Greensboro, Alabama on Saturday, February 10, 2018.