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Two Madison men arrested for murder

Two Madison men arrested for murder

Two Madison men arrested for murder

News Staff
A man was murdered at Rooty Creek last night (around 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9) and two men have been arrested in connection with the murder, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.Zachary Brandon Smith, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene at Flat Rock near Pea Ridge Road. Sills said he…
Lottie Marie Maddox Lewis

Lottie Marie Maddox Lewis

Lottie Marie Maddox Lewis

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Lottie Marie Maddox Lewis, age 90, of Morrow, Georgia, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Cindy, in Oviedo, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.Marie was born November 11, 1935, in Eatonton, Georgia, the daughter of Notley Glenwood Maddox…
Dogs senior wide receiver Cole Wesley runs past a Hebron defender in attempt to score during their Sept 25 game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs senior wide receiver Cole Wesley runs past a Hebron defender in attempt to score during their Sept 25 game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs fall to Blue Devils after costly first quarter

Skyla Morris
The Morgan County Bulldogs hit the road to Elbert County on Oct. 2, a week after claiming a dramatic home victory over Hebron Christian Academy to open region competition. Despite drawing close to a comeback in a second-half battle, the Dogs (3-3) fell to the Blue Devils on Friday night after…
Ray Lamb

Ray Lamb

Ray Lamb

Loran Smith
When the final service took place last week for longtime Tigers’ football coach Ray Lamb, it was held in the Commerce stadium that bears his name.Friends statewide, mostly fellow high school coaches, attended, along with local citizens and two college head football coaches: Clay Hendrix of Furman…
Luis Rodriguez (17), and Jon Funderburke (20) celebrate and signal a fumble recovery during the second quarter of last week’s game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Luis Rodriguez (17), and Jon Funderburke (20) celebrate and signal a fumble recovery during the second quarter of last week’s game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans defeat Tigers for first time in program history

Skyla Morris
Homecoming was a night to remember for the Lake Oconee Academy Titans, who kicked off region play with cross-town rival Greene County Oct. 2. The Titans (6-1) made history on Friday night with their 24-14 victory, marking the program’s first win over the Tigers.With the recent victory, the Titans…
Georgia AutoGroup builds reputation on service, community focus

Georgia AutoGroup builds reputation on service, community focus

Georgia AutoGroup builds reputation on service, community focus

News Staff
Georgia AutoGroup, a family-owned and operated dealership serving Eatonton, Lake Oconee and surrounding communities, is building its business around a simple philosophy: provide dependable vehicles at fair prices while treating customers like family.Led by John Smith and his son, Jesse, Georgia…

Come From Away coming soon to Festival Hall

News Staff
The Lake Country Players (LCP) are about to bring one of Broadway’s most inspiring and acclaimed musicals to downtown Greensboro, as Come From Away will be featured next month at historic Festival Hall.Based on remarkable true events that unfolded in the immediate days following the Sept. 11, 2001…
Beyond the grave (part one)

Beyond the grave (part one)

Beyond the grave (part one)

Ronda Rich
She leaned across the table in the diner she owned. Her gorgeous eyes were flaming.“Ain’t nobody gonna talk about my Daddy.” She tapped the table with her long, polished fingernail. “I’ll kick their tail and drag them around the town square.”From beyond two graves emerges two different stories. One…
GWM welcomes The Goth Garden

GWM welcomes The Goth Garden

GWM welcomes The Goth Garden

News Staff
Gardeners and non-gardeners, this presentation is for you (and so appropriate for the spooky season!).Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is excited – and a little scared! – to introduce author Felicia Feaster as its Halloween season Meet the Author presenter. Feaster will talk about her new book, The…
Rotary Raffle Week 38 winner Rich Johns accepted from Rotarian Micki Tanner his prize of a $300 Home Depot gift card, sponsored by ProSouth Electric. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Raffle Week 38 winner Rich Johns accepted from Rotarian Micki Tanner his prize of a $300 Home Depot gift card, sponsored by ProSouth Electric. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary Raffle Week 38

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Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson engages with GCCA culinary students. CONTRIBUTED

Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson engages with GCCA culinary students. CONTRIBUTED

Jackson visits Greene College & Career Academy

News Staff
Rick Jackson, candidate for Georgia governor, visited Greene College & Career Academy in August. The purpose was twofold – tour the facility and learn more about the one-of-a-kind career coaching program that was a key factor in GCCA becoming last year’s number-one College & Career Academy…
Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

News Staff
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Laughter, mystery, and a little supernatural mischief are coming to The Plaza Arts Center in...
Two Madison men arrested for murder

Two Madison men arrested for murder

Two Madison men arrested for murder

Saturday, October 10, 2026

A man was murdered at Rooty Creek last night (around 6:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9) and two men have been arrested in connection with the murder, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.Zachary Brandon Smith, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene at Flat Rock near Pea Ridge Road.

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Ray Lamb

Ray Lamb

Ray Lamb

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 8, 2026
When the final service took place last week for longtime Tigers’ football coach Ray Lamb, it was...
Luis Rodriguez (17), and Jon Funderburke (20) celebrate and signal a fumble recovery during the second quarter of last week’s game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Luis Rodriguez (17), and Jon Funderburke (20) celebrate and signal a fumble recovery during the second quarter of last week’s game. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans defeat Tigers for first time in program history

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Homecoming was a night to remember for the Lake Oconee Academy Titans, who kicked off region play...
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Obituaries 

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Bonnie Sullivan (Hankins) of Greensboro passed away...
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