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Party brawl sends one to hospital, two behind bars
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Two people were arrested after a party got out of hand over the weekend.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Phase 2 work has begun on Highway 44, which has started with clearing for erosion control.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the second phase of the project to widen Highway 44 in Greene County has begun.GDOT’s District 2 Communications Officer told the Lake Oconee News that Pittman Construction Company began working on Phase 2 last week.The company is…
After securing back-to-back GHSA State Championships, Lake Oconee Academy cheerleaders will go after the “three-peat” this year. CONTRIBUTED
After capturing back-toback state championships in traditional competition cheer, Lake Oconee Academy enters the 2026 season with another experienced group determined to keep the program’s winning tradition alive.With veteran athletes returning to both varsity competition squads, the Titans believe…
Open Final
When a new face becomes prominent in the sports world, media criers become fascinated by the “inside” story and hunt for the hidden gems of his or her life and career.Ryan Fox, now New Zealand’s favorite son, is a regular guy who flies coach, dresses like he shops at Goodwill, and drinks a lot of…
Junior quarterback Gunner Braswell prepares to throw a pass downfield during a 7-on-7 competition at UGA in June. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
With preseason preparations entering their next phase, Morgan County officially opened the GHSA’s mandatory acclimation week as the team begins transitioning from summer workouts to full football practices.The Bulldogs wrapped up a summer schedule that included 7-on-7 competitions at the University…
AHA presents St. Mary’s ‘Get With The Guidelines’ awards
St. Mary’s Health Care Systems’ hospitals in Athens, Lavonia, and Greensboro received a total of 11 American Heart Association (AHA) quality achievement awards. These awards recognized St. Mary’s commitment to following up-to-date, researchbased guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and…
Teaching and worship were part of ATLAS camp’s summer programming for rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students. CONTRIBUTED
ATLAS Ministry recently completed three weeks of summer camp, hosting 120 campers each week and celebrating a season filled with faith, friendship, growth, and meaningful community support.ATLAS Camp serves rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students in a gospel-centered environment designed…
When a woman needs a gun
Our dear friend, Maxine, has had her share of woes. On the other hand, she has had sweet blessings. She is thinly built with delicate features, warm smiles, and trademark Southern woman kindness and courtesy.Maxine is stepping quietly, unnoticed by the angels as much as possible, through this world…
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey. “We take convenience, customer opinion, the vehicle and more into consideration for…
Paint Between the Lines combines authors with artists
Imagine seeing stories and poems come to life in an exciting, amazing new way. That’s what you can expect from the inaugural Paint Between the Lines, an innovative new collaboration between Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and The Artisans Village’s popular annual exhibit, Dual Vision: Art Through…
Rotarians Destiny McClendon (left) and Jennifer Pennington present an inflatable kayak valued at $300 from prize sponsor Watersports Central to Rotary Raffle Week 29 winner Danielle Gaver, who was unavailable for the photo. CONTRIBUTED
Rotarians Destiny McClendon (left) and Jennifer Pennington present an infl atable kayak valued at $300 from prize sponsor Watersports Central to Rotary Raffl e Week 29 winner Danielle Gaver, who was unavailable for the photo.
GWM welcomes best-selling author Gwaltney
Southern Literary Review wrote: “Robert Gwaltney undoubtedly has one of the most stunning imaginations of any author now writing. Winner of the Georgia Writer of the Year Award for First Novel – he brings his second novel, Sing Down the Moon, taking readers into a mythical barrier island off the…
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MCCS shares several updates ahead of 2026-27 school year
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The Morgan County Board of Education met July 20 to discuss the upcoming...
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Harbor Club resident Ken McPherson transformed a roadside patch of weed-infested grassland into an inviting wildflower garden for neighbors and visitors to enjoy. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Wildflowers take root to replace weeds
Ian Tocher
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What once was an overgrown patch of roadside weeds and neglected grass has...
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Phase 2 work has begun on Highway 44, which has started with clearing for erosion control.
Phase 2 begins on Highway 44
Thursday, July 30, 2026
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the second phase of the project to widen Highway 44 in Greene County has begun.GDOT’s District 2 Communications Officer told the Lake Oconee News that Pittman Construction Company began working on Phase 2 last week.News
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition
Grease Monkey: Standing apart from competition
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Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Paint Between the Lines combines authors with artists
Paint Between the Lines combines authors with artists
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Imagine seeing stories and poems come to life in an exciting, amazing new...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Rotarians Destiny McClendon (left) and Jennifer Pennington present an inflatable kayak valued at $300 from prize sponsor Watersports Central to Rotary Raffle Week 29 winner Danielle Gaver, who was unavailable for the photo. CONTRIBUTED
Rotary Raffle Week 29
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Sports
After securing back-to-back GHSA State Championships, Lake Oconee Academy cheerleaders will go after the “three-peat” this year. CONTRIBUTED
LOA cheer eyes another championship run
Lance McCurley
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After capturing back-toback state championships in traditional competition...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Open Final
Open Final
Loran Smith
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When a new face becomes prominent in the sports world, media criers become...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Junior quarterback Gunner Braswell prepares to throw a pass downfield during a 7-on-7 competition at UGA in June. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff
Dogs participate in acclimation week
Lance McCurley
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With preseason preparations entering their next phase, Morgan County...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Community
AHA presents St. Mary’s ‘Get With The Guidelines’ awards
AHA presents St. Mary’s ‘Get With The Guidelines’ awards
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
Teaching and worship were part of ATLAS camp’s summer programming for rising kindergarten through sixth-grade students. CONTRIBUTED
ATLAS celebrates a summer of camp, community support
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ATLAS Ministry recently completed three weeks of summer camp, hosting 120...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Employees and supporters of Seniors Helping Seniors Mid-South Georgia cheer as the ribbon is cut late last Tuesday to officially recognize the opening of the unique, new facility in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED
Lake Country welcomes Seniors Helping Seniors
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The Greene and Putnam County Chambers of Commerce held a joint ribbon...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Obituaries
Harold Samuel Boyce
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Harold Samuel Boyce, 75 of Buckhead, passed away on July 20, 2026. Mr.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Phyllis Couch
Phyllis Couch
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Phyllis Marie King Couch of Eatonton passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026,...
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Johnnie Satterfield
Johnnie Satterfield
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Johnnie “Pop” Satterfield Jr.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
