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The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

MCMS dedicates Memorial Garden to Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson

Skyla Morris
Morgan County Charter Schools officially dedicated the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden on July 30 with a public ceremony after more than a year of planning.The Thursday morning ceremony took place in the newly dedicated space, adjacent to the Morgan County Middle School front entrance.The memorial…
Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) tosses a pass downfield over a defender during practice earlier this month. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County quarterback Gunner Braswell (11) tosses a pass downfield over a defender during practice earlier this month. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs ready for final tuneup against Cherokee Bluff

Lance McCurley
Morgan County will get one final opportunity to test itself before the games begin to count.The Bulldogs travel to face Class 4A Cherokee Bluff on Aug. 13 for a preseason scrimmage, giving them a chance to experience a game-like atmosphere before opening the regular season Aug. 21 at home against…
Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

News Staff
It is with heavy hearts that we share Bonnie Sullivan (Hankins) of Greensboro passed away peacefully July 28th in Augusta, GA surrounded by her family. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Mobile, AL to the late James L. Hankins and Zelma Hankins (Purvis).She is survived by her devoted husband, S. Mike…
Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

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Jeffrey Lynn Lemming, affectionately known as Jeff or Lemdog, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026 in Greensboro, Georgia, after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Jeff will be remembered for his wisdom, humor, charm, and…
Deborah Alison (Heck) Puppe

Deborah Alison (Heck) Puppe

Deborah Alison (Heck) Puppe

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Deborah Alison (Heck) Puppe, resident of Harbor Club in Greensboro, GA, passed away on Sunday, Aug 2, 2026, at the age of 77 at home after a long battle with a rare cancer.Debbie was born in Amsterdam, NY on Nov 17, 1948. Her family moved to East Greenbush, NY when she was 5 where she graduated…
Jeff Cronan

Jeff Cronan

Jeff Cronan

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Charles Jeffrey “Jeff” Cronan, 70, passed away unexpectedly while baling hay with his father on his farm in the Veazey community on Friday, July 31, 2026.Born in Covington, Georgia, on Jan. 26, 1956, he was the son of Charles Talmadge Cronan and the late Patricia Annette Burford Cronan. Many knew…
Greene County quarterback Brody Moreno works through a drill during practice earlier this week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Greene County quarterback Brody Moreno works through a drill during practice earlier this week. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Tigers take on Hancock Central in first test under new head coach

Lance McCurley
The first opportunity to see Greene County football in action under new head coach Chris MacFarland is finally here.After months of summer workouts and preparation, the Tigers completed the GHSA-mandated acclimation week and are now turning their attention toward Friday night’s scrimmage against…
The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

New coach, same standard for Spike Dogs

Lance McCurley
After a historic run of success, the Morgan County volleyball team enters the 2026 season with a new leader – but the same championship expectations.Ryan Sarrett takes over as head coach of the Spike Dogs following a coaching transition that saw Alan Shultz move back to lead the middle school…
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Dawgs’ days of summer

Loran Smith
It is difficult to carry on a conversation this time of year without the topic turning to football. Excitement will build steadily over the next four weeks, though the final days of preseason camp often bring a cloud of fatigue and impatience.College football fans can hardly wait for the season to…
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Letter to the Editor: Shared core values: unity and inclusion

News Staff
Dear Editor,From June 11 through July 19, the world was treated to the FIFA World Cup - the premier international soccer tournament, first held in 1930. Since then, 23 tournaments hosting senior men’s national teams have been held every four years, with the exceptions of 1942 and 1946 due to…
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Letter to the Editor: Pickens confirms commission candidacy

News Staff
Dear Editor,I want to say, “Thank you,” to the more than 1,000 people who signed my nomination petition. Your support has helped place me on the ballot this November as a candidate for chairman of the Putnam County Board of Commissioners.I will bring a servant’s heart to this position. This is not…
Thao Nguyen, a sophomore at UGA and Mae Daniel, a GCSU graduate student, spent their summer as interns with The Wheelhouse, assessing the needs of small business owners in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Thao Nguyen, a sophomore at UGA and Mae Daniel, a GCSU graduate student, spent their summer as interns with The Wheelhouse, assessing the needs of small business owners in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

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Wheelhouse interns share experience assessing businesses

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Body The Wheelhouse, a Madison-based nonprofit organization, is known for helping...
The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson did the honors of cutting the ribbon for the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden July 30 at Morgan County Middle School. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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MCMS dedicates Memorial Garden to Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Morgan County Charter Schools officially dedicated the Rabern-Jackson Memorial Garden on July 30 with a public ceremony after more than a year of planning.The Thursday morning ceremony took place in the newly dedicated space, adjacent to the Morgan County Middle School front entrance.

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The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

The Morgan County volleyball team poses for a photo after attending a summer camp at Coastal Carolina University. CONTRIBUTED

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New coach, same standard for Spike Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body It is with heavy hearts that we share 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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