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Smartphones and the various media outlets showcased on them inadvertently brought in the era of “Social Distancing.” Now, the coronavirus has turned that phrase into a lifesaving guideline.
Read moreIn case you haven’t heard, the March 24 Presidential Preference Primary has been rescheduled to May 19 because of concern over the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, March 24 appears to still be the deadline for returning mail-in absentee ballots. Any ballots for this race that are received at the election office following March 24 will not be counted.
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Restaurants across Georgia’s Lake Country are making changes based on the current recommendations from state and national leaders as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the country and world. Many fast food restaurants across the area are closing their dining rooms and urging patrons to use the drive-thru only. Some local eateries are also beginning to respond, offering curbside pickup and delivery options. Below, Lake Oconee News Associate Editor Leila Scoggins reached out to various fast food restaurants along the I-20 corridor to find out what they were doing in light of coronavirus.
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At noon on Monday, cars with anxious parents lined up on roads leading to Lake Oconee Academy. They were picking up their children for what might be the last time this school year.
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Chairman Mike Lynch and District 2 representative Joe Bashore will both face opposition in their bids to be re-elected to the Greene County Board of Education.
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illThe wave of fear and confusion concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the globe broke over Morgan County early this week when Gov. Brian Kemp and the Departments of Public Health, Public Safety and Natural Resources announced that Hard Labor Creek State Park would be used as a location for isolation and monitoring of patients who may have been exposed to the virus.
Read moreMorgan County’s election process kicked off March 2 with qualifying for local posts ending at noon March 6. Unlike the municipal election of 2019, Morgan County residents have some decisions to make.
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