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Morgan County senior defensive back Grant Smith (4) attempts to tackle Eagles ball carrier during as the Bulldogs beat Class 5A Eastside. SEE LAKE COUNTRY SPORTS COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior defensive back Grant Smith (4) attempts to tackle Eagles ball carrier during as the Bulldogs beat Class 5A Eastside. SEE LAKE COUNTRY SPORTS COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs show dominance

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LOA junior quarterback Jake McDonald completed 8 of 10 passes for 92 yards LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior quarterback Jake McDonald completed 8 of 10 passes for 92 yards LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans overcome unknowns to roll past Greenville

Skyla Morris
Lake Oconee Academy’s football team didn’t know exactly what to expect heading into Week 2 of the 2026 season.The Titans hit the road Aug. 28 for a cross-state matchup with Greenville, marking the first meeting between the two programs. With limited film available on the Patriots, Lake Oconee…
Remembering

Remembering

Remembering

Loran Smith
‘59It has become customary in recent years for the leading football schools to open the season with a team perceived to have little or no chance of winning these so-called cupcake games.However, you may recall that Appalachian State in the opening game Sept 1, 2007, upset Michigan at Ann Arbor, 34…
Morgan County senior offensive lineman Drew Breda (52) lifts up senior receiver Cole Wesley (2) after he scored a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Eastside. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior offensive lineman Drew Breda (52) lifts up senior receiver Cole Wesley (2) after he scored a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Eastside. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Bulldogs get statement win over Class 5A Eastside

Skyla Morris
Morgan County made a statement on the road Friday night, using a physical rushing attack and a strong all-around performance to knock off Class 5A Eastside, 24-10.The Class 3A Bulldogs entered the game knowing the matchup would be a challenge, but they stayed with their game plan and controlled…
The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton resonated nationwide, not only with music lovers but due to her extensive work with charitable causes like Putnam Reads, connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. CONTRIBUTED

The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton resonated nationwide, not only with music lovers but due to her extensive work with charitable causes like Putnam Reads, connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. CONTRIBUTED

The Imagination Library lives on

— Contributed
Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you.In 1995, Dolly Parton started mailing books to children in her home county in Tennessee to inspire children to love reading in honor of her dad, who couldn’t read or write.Thirty years later, Putnam Reads signed on to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in…
Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s finds success in downtown Madison

Skyla Morris
Downtown Madison is widely known among residents for its collection of small businesses throughout the square, including clothing stores, hair salons and a variety of dining options.Over the last several years, Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s has become a familiar name among those dining in downtown…

Put public good ahead of private interests

Sincerely, Sam Torrence
“There is only one legitimate issue of creed in this campaign — and that is our devotion to the public good ahead of private interests.”— Senator John F. Kennedy, July 10, 1960On Nov. 8, 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected President. More than six decades later, his words remain remarkably relevant…

Greene County tax proposals

Sincerely, Mark A. Schulz
Dear Editor,Let’s dig a little deeper into the Greene County taxes proposals which will be appearing on the November ballot. There will be three one-percent taxes on the ballot. Two will be an extension of the existing Education and Transportation taxes. But one will be a new tax of one percent…

Put yourself in their shoes

Peggy Scherman Greensboro
Dear Editor,Before you read this, understand that all of us, for the most part, are born of immigrants who made this country what it is, and still do. Many may not be “white skinned” or the have the perfect Anglo-Saxon “look,” but we are still part of that backbone of America. How we have allowed…

CRIME REPORTS

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SHERIFF’S OFFICEOn Aug. 26, deputies arrested Antoine Lenard Bowen, 1324 Town Creek Circle, Greensboro, for DUI.On Aug. 28, deputies arrested Martavious Rayquan Brown, 255 Oak Street, Greensboro, for probation violation, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance and possession of a Schedule…

CALENDAR

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Submit your events to news@lakeoconeenews.usSee more events and a regional events calendar online at lakeoconeenews.us.LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.GREENESUNDAY, SEPT. 13What: An Afternoon in Paris/w Christine Andreas When: 3 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: OPAS…
Morgan County senior offensive lineman Drew Breda (52) lifts up senior receiver Cole Wesley (2) after he scored a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Eastside. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior offensive lineman Drew Breda (52) lifts up senior receiver Cole Wesley (2) after he scored a touchdown in last Friday’s win over Eastside. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Bulldogs get statement win over Class 5A Eastside

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Body Morgan County made a statement on the road Friday night, using a physical...
Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves had a big night for the War Eagles in their Aug. 28 win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Putnam County junior quarterback Caleb Reeves had a big night for the War Eagles in their Aug. 28 win over Hancock Central. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Putnam County pounds Hancock Central, improves to 2-0

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Body Putnam County continued its strong start to the 2026 season, rolling through...
Morgan County senior defensive back Grant Smith (4) attempts to tackle Eagles ball carrier during as the Bulldogs beat Class 5A Eastside. SEE LAKE COUNTRY SPORTS COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County senior defensive back Grant Smith (4) attempts to tackle Eagles ball carrier during as the Bulldogs beat Class 5A Eastside. SEE LAKE COUNTRY SPORTS COVERAGE >> PAGE B1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Dogs show dominance

Thursday, September 3, 2026

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The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton resonated nationwide, not only with music lovers but due to her extensive work with charitable causes like Putnam Reads, connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. CONTRIBUTED

The recent death of country music icon Dolly Parton resonated nationwide, not only with music lovers but due to her extensive work with charitable causes like Putnam Reads, connected to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. CONTRIBUTED

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The Imagination Library lives on

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Thursday, September 3, 2026
Body Thank you, Dolly. We will always love you.
Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Brince and Emily Benford, owners of Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s, pose inside their restaurant in downtown Madison. The husband-and-wife team opened the business seven years ago and will celebrate five years at their current location in 2027. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Wing Nights at Benny Paul’s finds success in downtown Madison

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Body Downtown Madison is widely known among residents for its collection of small...
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Loran Smith
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Body ‘59 It has become customary in recent years for the leading football schools...
Greene County junior Kaden Cummings (3) rushed for 96 yards on eight carries and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, in the Tigers’ win over Wilkinson County on Aug. 28. MOMMA D’S PIX/Contributed

Greene County junior Kaden Cummings (3) rushed for 96 yards on eight carries and scored two touchdowns, including the game-winning score, in the Tigers’ win over Wilkinson County on Aug. 28. MOMMA D’S PIX/Contributed

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Tigers tame Wilkinson County for first win

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Body Greene County found itself in an early hole last Friday night, but the...
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Community 

David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

David and Jesse Hodge of Eatonton’s new Crooked D Creamery were on hand for the OSHM Ice Cream Social, explaining the ice cream-making process and giving out free, freshly made samples to an appreciative audience. CONTRIBUTED

OSHM hosts nostalgic ice cream social

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
Body Eatonton’s Old School History Museum (OSHM) at The Plaza Arts Center hosted...
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Obituaries 

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body It is with heavy hearts that we share that Bonnie Sullivan (Hankins) of...
Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Jeffrey Lynn Lemming, affectionately known as Jeff or "Lemdog," passed away...
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