Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

Mark Engel
There was an armed guard at the Putnam County Administration building Tuesday evening, but there were no demonstrations, sit down protests, gunfire or food fights.The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) showed off its latest plans for the controversial, $184-million project to widen Highway…
Augusta pair arrested following 130-mph chase over 30 miles

Augusta pair arrested following 130-mph chase over 30 miles

T. Michael Stone
A Greene County deputy pursued fleeing suspects from Greensboro to the outskirts of Norwood on I-20 May 2 before arresting the driver and passenger on multiple charges.Tiakeem Scott, 33, of Augusta, faces charges of DUI, failure to stop after striking unattended vehicle, fleeing or attempting to…

City of Madison updated on transparency

T. Michael Stone
Most of the Madison City Council work session held on May 3 was devoted a refresher course on Georgia’s open meetings and open records laws, facilitated by Rusi Patel of the Georgia Municipal Association.Most of the discussion centered on relatively basic procedures but did result in some detailed…
Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Mark Engel
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams nominated Autron Hayes Monday night as the new city manager. Hayes is currently the city manager of Sylvester, a city in southwest Georgia.Under the Georgia Open Meetings/ Records law, the mayor’s choice cannot become official for 14 days since the search, including…
Sounds familiar

Sounds familiar

Ronda Rich
In a doctor’s waiting room, I sat without a phone or a newspaper to read. I was just a-sittin’, observing those scattered about.It is the art of observing that we are losing. And, with the fading away of studying on people and tuning into their conversation, we are in danger of losing wisdom.The…
Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

News Staff
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.With a staff comprised of former cooks, hospitality…
BBQ Festival gets cooking

BBQ Festival gets cooking

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Despite the threat of rain, many hungry people took to the fields of The Farm last Saturday for the 2nd annual BBQ Festival to benefit the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro.John Padjen, owner, chef, and operator of Dough Daddy Dough, chaired this event with co-chairs Jennifer Philips and…
ATLAS EXPANSION PLAN TO DOUBLE THE IMPACT ON GREENE COUNTY CHILDREN

ATLAS EXPANSION PLAN TO DOUBLE THE IMPACT ON GREENE COUNTY CHILDREN

News Staff
Two weeks ago, ATLAS Ministry launched an eight-week campaign, unveiling their plans to substantially expand their impact on Greene County children. Central to the campaign is the construction of a new 24,000 square-foot facility located just a few hundred feet from the soon to be Greene County…
Writers Museum workshop: The revision secret

Writers Museum workshop: The revision secret

News Staff
Authors often get stuck in the revision process. They recognize their manuscript needs work but are unsure of what’s wrong. So, they fiddle with comma placement, delete a few words here, add different ones there, and still don’t feel like they’ve made any significant improvement to their literary…
Genealogy featured in Sunday-at-the-Museum lecture

Genealogy featured in Sunday-at-the-Museum lecture

Rufus Adair
The do’s and don’ts of genealogy, plus some entertaining anecdotes from digging around in his own family’s past, is what Decatur genealogist Kenneth Thomas brought to the table – actually, the podium – at last Sunday’s quarterly Sunday-at-the-Museum lecture.The Old School History Museum sponsors…
High schools play at GCSU’s annual JazzFest

High schools play at GCSU’s annual JazzFest

Bailey Mccully
Georgia College & State University’s (GCSU) Music Department and Allied Arts partnered to host the 35th annual JazzFest April 27 on GCSU’s front campus.JazzFest provides an educational opportunity for school bands to perform and learn from a professional and for GCSU to expose high schoolers to…
Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

There was an armed guard at the Putnam County Administration building Tuesday evening, but there were no demonstrations, sit down protests, gunfire or food fights. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) showed off its latest plans for the controversial, $184-million project to widen Highway 44 in Greene and Putnam counties.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

News 

Augusta pair arrested following 130-mph chase over 30 miles

Augusta pair arrested following 130-mph chase over 30 miles

T. Michael Stone
A Greene County deputy pursued fleeing suspects from Greensboro to the outskirts of Norwood on I-20 May 2 before arresting the driver and passenger on multiple…

City of Madison updated on transparency

T. Michael Stone
Most of the Madison City Council work session held on May 3 was devoted a refresher course on Georgia’s open meetings and open records laws, facilitated by…
Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Mark Engel
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams nominated Autron Hayes Monday night as the new city manager. Hayes is currently the city manager of Sylvester, a city in…
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Sports 

MoCo tennis teams enjoy success in coach’s first year

MoCo tennis teams enjoy success in coach’s first year

Lance McCurley
lance@lakeoconeenews.usUnder the guidance of first-year head coach Conner Perry, Morgan County’s tennis teams celebrated triumphant seasons in 2024.The Dogs…

Gators reach soccer semifinals vs. Trinity

Lance McCurley
Despite a challenging start to the season, the Gatewood boys’ soccer team has demonstrated remarkable resilience, culminating in a string of victories over the…
Gators dominate Westwood to advance in playoffs

Gators dominate Westwood to advance in playoffs

Trey Norris
In their first playoff series of the 2024 postseason the Gatewood Gators (17-7) swept the Westwood Wildcats in two games last Friday in a best-ofthree series…
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Community 

Sounds familiar

Sounds familiar

Ronda Rich
In a doctor’s waiting room, I sat without a phone or a newspaper to read. I was just a-sittin’, observing those scattered about.It is the art of observing that…
Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: Over a half-century of innovative food service

News Staff
Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there.Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it—before…
BBQ Festival gets cooking

BBQ Festival gets cooking

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Despite the threat of rain, many hungry people took to the fields of The Farm last Saturday for the 2nd annual BBQ Festival to benefit the Pete Nance Boys and…
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Obituaries 

Robert Harrison Belew Jr.

Robert Harrison Belew Jr.

News Staff
Robert Harrison Belew, Jr., age 78, of Greensboro, GA died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his residence. Born on February 27, 1946 in Florence, AL, he was one of…
Terry Watkins

Terry Watkins

News Staff
Terry Watkins, age 74, of Siloam, GA, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born November 10, 1949, in…
Dorothy Louise (Schermeister) “Dot” Passarella

Dorothy Louise (Schermeister) “Dot” Passarella

News Staff
Dorothy Louise (Schermeister) “Dot” Passarella, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Buckhead…
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