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South Carolina man caught with 9 oz. of cocaine

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A Greene County deputy arrested a South Carolina man on May 13 after discovering 9 ounces of cocaine powder inside a grocery bag hidden in a Nissan’s center console.Mario Chavez-Plata, of Myrtle Beach, has been charged with a window tint violation, driving without a license, and trafficking cocaine.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Hersey, Ray, Olson win GOP nominations for BOC

Josh Lurie
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners was set to have a new look in 2027, regardless of the election, as Chairman Bill Sharp and Commissioner Jeff Wooten chose not to run for re-election.
Candees A. Hadley

Candees A. Hadley

Donuts, a tractor and a wrestling match lead to arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Morgan County deputies arrested a woman on May 16 after authorities say she stole a tractor, passed out inside a man’s home, and later got into a wrestling match with another woman.Candees Alexis Hadley, 35, of Laton, is charged with theft by taking and criminal property damage.
A chain hangs from the overturned Nissan as Hurt’s Towing prepares to remove it from the woods at the end of East Sumter Street Monday. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

A chain hangs from the overturned Nissan as Hurt’s Towing prepares to remove it from the woods at the end of East Sumter Street Monday. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

Stolen car crashes while fleeing police

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A man accused of fleeing authorities after allegedly committing a crime in Washington County hit a dead end in Eatonton on Monday.
The East Georgia Concert Chorale will perform “Music for the Soul” on May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The East Georgia Concert Chorale will perform “Music for the Soul” on May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

East Georgia Concert Chorale to benefit Our Father’s Kitchen

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
When soaring melodies, lush harmonies, moving texts, and beautiful voices combine, souls can be stirred in heartwarming ways.The East Georgia Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr.
2026-27 MCHS Principal Noah Harrell

2026-27 MCHS Principal Noah Harrell

MCCS announces hires of principals, assistant principal

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Morgan County Charter Schools recently announced new leadership hires set to begin at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for the 2026-27 school year. The BOE officially approved the hires on May 11 after exiting an executive session at its monthly board meeting.
Angela M. Young

Angela M. Young

Tennis booster club treasurer arrested

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 14, 2026
According to an investigation being conducted by Lt. Dylan Hinds of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, more than $7,000 was recently found missing from a Morgan County High School Booster Club Account for the girls' tennis team.
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