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Frank Rowan, Lake Oconee Lodge scholarship chair, presents awards to (L-R) Ridhadhi Sukha, Gabriella Blythe and Sydney Pattison. CONTRIBUTED

Frank Rowan, Lake Oconee Lodge scholarship chair, presents awards to (L-R) Ridhadhi Sukha, Gabriella Blythe and Sydney Pattison. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Elks present high school scholarships

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
This time of year means two things for local high school seniors: graduation ceremonies, scholarships, and awards from Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849.Each year, Elks Lodge 2849 awards six $1,000 Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarships to seniors from local communities.
A large, open-sided tent provided much-needed shade and a place to sit down during the Lake Oconee Humane Society benefit event.

A large, open-sided tent provided much-needed shade and a place to sit down during the Lake Oconee Humane Society benefit event.

Event brings the heat with focus on pet adoption

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The Vining Group had a customer and community appreciation event Saturday benefiting the Lake Oconee Humane Society (LOHS), formerly known as the Oconee Regional Humane Society, at the Village Park grounds in Greensboro.
Troubadour Project rocked Oconee Brewery in Greensboro Saturday. (LEIGN LOFGREN/Staff)

Troubadour Project rocked Oconee Brewery in Greensboro Saturday. (LEIGN LOFGREN/Staff)

Circle of Love fundraiser features The Troubadour Project

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The golden era of rock-n-roll came to Greensboro’s Oconee Brewing Company on Saturday evening as The Troubadour Project played to benefit The Circle of Love, an emergency safe shelter and resource center for domestic violence victims and their children in Greensboro.
Emily Allen

Emily Allen

LOYA announces 2024 scholarship recipients

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Lake Oconee Youth Alliance (LOYA) empowers underserved youth through mentoring and scholarship programs for post-secondary education. Since 2018, LOYA has provided undergraduate recurring scholarships to 67 HOPE and PELL-eligible area students attending in-state colleges and universities.
The Swingin’ Medallions on stage. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

The Swingin’ Medallions on stage. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Swingin’ Medallions come to Greensboro

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, June 6, 2024
On Saturday night, the Swingin’ Medallions came to Festival Hall for the Circle Ranch “Help Heal A Kid’s Heart’ fundraiser at Festival Hall.Founder and Executive Director Jody Sandwick thanked the sponsors and those who had supported Circle Ranch by attending the evening.
William Mitchell

William Mitchell

Miller completes Teach Gwinnett Program

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The family of William Mitchell wishes to congratulate him on completing the Teach Gwinnett Program in Gwinnett County.The Teach Gwinnett Program is an alternative preparation program for current teacher professionals of the Gwinnett County School system.
Zelda, a 1-year-old Whippet Mix, has been in and out of the shelter but was recently adopted. COURTESY OF MARNI SHINDELMAN

Zelda, a 1-year-old Whippet Mix, has been in and out of the shelter but was recently adopted. COURTESY OF MARNI SHINDELMAN

HSMC celebrates 30 years of service to community

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) has provided shelter animals with homes since 1994. Located at 1170 Fairground Road in Madison, the shelter houses a wide variety of dogs and cats needing forever homes.The shelter recently reached its capacity for both dogs and cats.
Morgan County High School students stand during the ceremony. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Morgan County High School students stand during the ceremony. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Morgan County High School Class of 2024 graduates

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 last Friday, with 224 graduating seniors celebrating in front of family and friends at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison.MCHS Principal Dr.
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