Voting results are in for the presidential primary in Greene and Morgan County as well as the Morgan SPLOST referendum.According to Jennifer Doran, Morgan County’s Elections Director, 21.66 of Morgan County’s registered voters showed up to vote in the election. Republican Donald J. Trump received 2…
A disagreement between two groups of people led to the shooting heard in downtown Greensboro in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3, Greensboro Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson told the Lake Oconee News.No one was injured, but residents in the area of North Walnut and East North streets…
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced March 7 that it is delaying indefinitely its plan to build an EV plant east of Atlanta, near Madison. Instead, Rivian said it will initially begin building its new R2 midsize SUV at its present location in Illinois.“Rivian’s Georgia plant remains…
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antiques mall that sells more than just antiques, is open for anyone looking to shop in the area and find something unique.The antiques mall is located at 816 U.S.Highway 41 in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Carol Robeson, one of…
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties (RLOP) has announced Traci Johnson as its February Salesperson of the Month.“Traci provides her clients with the utmost customer service, personalizing each experience, and the endless commitment to detail she provides sets her apart from others.I am thrilled with…
BankSouth, a leading financial institution headquartered at Lake Oconee in Greensboro and serving the state of Georgia, has announced Dawn Taylor as its chief credit officer.Taylor is a seasoned banking executive with extensive expertise in credit services and lending. She has demonstrated…
Participants in the 13th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, can enjoy 6.5 miles of new trail in Greene County, cross the new Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek in Athens, or go gravel grinding for the first time in the event’s history.Scheduled for Saturday,…
Several years ago, I cohosted a radio show that was recorded in a studio on Nashville’s famed Music Row.Top on my wish list of guests was songwriter Rodney Crowell. His songs range from light and fun to deep and thought provoking. “Cool” – a word I seldom use to describe a person – is perfect for…
The Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) has announced The Big Event for 2024, a free, one-day festival March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Oconee Village (1000 Vista Drive) in Greensboro.An exhibition of 180 local businesses, the family- friendly Big Event festival showcases home…
How does a peanut farmer become governor of Georgia and president of the United States? With the help of Dorothy “Dot” Padgett, who will be Georgia Writers Museum’s “Meet the Author” guest at noon April 2, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.Padgett, who recently celebrated her 96th birthday, will…