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This Air Force C-130J flown by Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders had everyone in Lake Country talking. CONTRIBUTED

This Air Force C-130J flown by Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders had everyone in Lake Country talking. CONTRIBUTED

‘Fini Flight’

T. Michael Stone
If you happened to glance up at the vast sky on June 26, you might have spotted a U.S. Air Force C-130J flying at an unusually low altitude.It wasn’t a military exercise or the prelude to anything over Lake Country, but rather the final flight — known in Air Force circles as a “fini flight” — of Lt…

CRIME REPORTS

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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

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
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, one built around rest, recovery, and preparation for what head coach Glynn McDaniel believes could be a step forward for the program.McDaniel said…
Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: Jim Minter

Loran Smith
Then he sprang to his feet and said, “Come, let me show you my mule.”They walked outside, where a limp-looking mule stood as though he might collapse at any minute.“I’d like to sell you my mule,” the governor said.“How much do you want for him?” the man asked.“Five hundred dollars.”The man stared…
Morgan County’s Addisyn Freeman (3) guards Whitley Crumbley during a recent scrimmage. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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

Lady Dogs scrimmage under new leadership

Skyla Morris
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
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

Johnnie Satterfield

Johnnie Satterfield

News Staff
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 on February 21, 1943, to the late Rosa Mae McGinty Satterfield and Johnnie “Buck” Satterfield Sr., Johnnie grew up as a…
T. Michael Stone/Staff

T. Michael Stone/Staff

Fourth of July boat parade sets sail

Skyla Morris
Lake Oconee residents celebrated Independence Day by taking to the water for the seventh annual Lake Oconee Boat Parade. This event brought together families, friends, and plenty of patriotic spirit.The parade began at 2 p.m., with participants decorating their boats for prizes and dressing in…
Quinsha Goss

Quinsha Goss

Deputy arrested and fired for misuse of Flock system

T. Michael Stone
A Greene County deputy was arrested and fired July 7 after an internal investigation found she allegedly accessed and used the county's Flock camera system outside the scope of his official law enforcement duties.Deputy Quinsha Goss, who was assigned to patrol operations, accessed the Flock system…
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC places temporary moratorium on data centers after inquiries

Skyla Morris
Film and data center regulations were discussed at the Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting on 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.…
Putnam County citizens react to a 3-2 vote by the county’s planning-and-zoning commission to allow Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone to withdraw its initial quarry permit application “without prejudice.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County citizens react to a 3-2 vote by the county’s planning-and-zoning commission to allow Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone to withdraw its initial quarry permit application “without prejudice.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Seeing Red: P&Z approves quarry application withdrawal

Ian Tocher
The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3-2 last Thursday night to allow Putnam County Stone (PCS) to withdraw its controversial granite quarry rezoning application without prejudice.The decision, made before a packed meeting room at the county administration building, ended months…
This Air Force C-130J flown by Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders had everyone in Lake Country talking. CONTRIBUTED

This Air Force C-130J flown by Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders had everyone in Lake Country talking. CONTRIBUTED

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‘Fini Flight’

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If you happened to glance up at the vast sky on June 26, you might have spotted a U.S. Air Force C-130J flying at an unusually low altitude.It wasn’t a military exercise or the prelude to anything over Lake Country, but rather the final flight — known in Air Force circles as a “fini flight” — of Lt.

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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

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

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Titans reload with depth, look ahead to Columbus

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Lake Oconee Academy softball isn’t starting the summer in a rush.
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Smith: Jim Minter

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Jim Minter was a downhome country boy who loved birddogs, a pinch of Red Man...
Morgan County’s Addisyn Freeman (3) guards Whitley Crumbley during a recent scrimmage. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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

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Lady Dogs scrimmage under new leadership

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body Morgan County’s girls’ basketball team held its annual Red and White...
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