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George Washington, Lady Liberty, and the American Eagle — each was well represented Saturday on Lake Oconee during the USA’s 250th anniversary celebration. SEE MORE CELEBRATIONS >> PAGES C1 & B1 T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Boats par ade for Fourth

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2026

George Washington, Lady Liberty, and the American Eagle — each was well represented Saturday on Lake Oconee during the USA’s 250th anniversary celebration.

CRIME REPORTS

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2026

SHERIFF’S OFFICEPascual Lopez Capriel, 26, was arrested July 1 and charged with speeding (98 mph in a 70 mph zone), DUI (alcohol), driving without a valid license and open container.John Thomas Brockman, 61, was arrested July 1 and charged with terroristic threats and acts.Amonica Olana Gibson, 41,…

Kaitlyn Mamay delivers a pitch during the 2025 season for Lake Oconee Academy. The junior returns as the reigning Region Pitcher of the Year and will play a key role as the Titans look to make a deeper postseason run in 2026. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans reload with depth, look ahead to Columbus

Lance McCurley

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Lake Oconee Academy softball isn’t starting the summer in a rush.Instead, the Titans are taking a slower, more intentional approach to the offseason, which is one built around rest, recovery, and getting ready for what head coach Glynn McDaniel believes could be a step forward for the program…

Jim Minter

Loran Smith

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Jim Minter was a downhome country boy who loved birddogs, a pinch of Red Man — original loose leaf — and a shot of Tullamore Dew, his favorite Irish whiskey. That, of course, is an abridged summary.There was a heck of a lot more to him than that. Knowing him and spending countless hours with him…

Morgan County’s Addisyn Freeman (3) guards Whitley Crumbley during a recent scrimmage. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Lady Dogs scrimmage under new leadership

Skyla Morris

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Morgan County’s girls’ basketball team held its annual Red and White Scrimmage on June 24 in the school’s competition gym. The Wednesday afternoon event included athletes from both middle and high school rosters, in preparation for the 2026-27 season, which begins in November.The recent event…

Why not us?

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Dear Editor,As Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are prompted to acknowledge the patriotism, heroism, and valor our forefathers displayed when confronting overwhelming obstacles in their struggle for independence. So during this weekend,…

Johnnie Satterfield

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Johnnie “Pop” Satterfield, Jr., an 83-year-old lifelong resident of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, July 6, 2026. Born to the late Rosa Mae McGinty Satterfield and Johnnie “Buck” Satterfield, Sr. on February 21, 1943, Johnnie grew up as a…

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Submit your events to news@lakeoconeenews.usSee more events and a regional events calendar online at lakeoconeenews.us.LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.GREENEJULY 11 & 25What: Greensboro Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Broad & East Streets More Info: Fresh-grown local produce,…

4th of July boat par ade sets sail

Skyla Morris

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Lake Oconee residents gathered on the 4th of July to celebrate their 7th annual boat parade, in honor of the USA’s 250th anniversary. The event kicked off at 2 p.m. with participants decorating their boats for prizes and dressing up with friends and family.The annual event takes place in the Morgan…

Quinsha Goss

Deputy arrested and fired for misuse of Flock system

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, July 9, 2026

A Greene County deputy who allegedly accessed and utilized the county’s Flock camera system outside of official law enforcement duties was arrested and fired July 7 following an internal investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office.Deputy Quinsha Goss, who was assigned to patrol operations,…

BOC places temporary moratorium on data centers after inquiries

Skyla Morris

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Film and data center regulations were discussed at the Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting July 7, leading to policy changes and a temporary moratorium.Early in the meeting, the board approved updates to the Morgan County Film and Video Policy, as discussed in the prior meeting. According…

Hans Dawson

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Boats par ade for Fourth

Thursday, July 9, 2026

George Washington, Lady Liberty, and the American Eagle — each was well represented Saturday on Lake Oconee during the USA’s 250th anniversary celebration.