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Madison man arrested following threats of violence

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A Madison resident has been arrested on several charges after he allegedly threatened to kill customers on Aug. 23 at a Madison Waffle House. Larry D. Smith, 65, faces two counts of obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers and making terroristic threats and acts.
Dr. Perry Lee/CONTRIUBTED

Dr. Perry Lee/CONTRIUBTED

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Lee announces campaign to keep BOE chairman seat

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
After recently assuming the position of chairman, Dr. Perry Lee has announced his intentions to seek his first full term as chairman of Greene County’s Board of Education (BOE).
An accurate representation of the building’s original purpose brings back memories for those old enough to remember. CONTRIBUTED

An accurate representation of the building’s original purpose brings back memories for those old enough to remember. CONTRIBUTED

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OSHM transports visitors back in time

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
There’s plenty of old-school influence around Eatonton and Putnam County, but none so literal as the Old School History Museum in the south wing of The Plaza Arts Center on Madison Street.
STMA Executive Committee President Don Roman with Lisa Thomas Conner presented “House by Pond,” a Steffen Thomas original drawing, to Board Treasurer Bob Cuellar (center), whose term recently expired. Board VP Brian Titus also has timed out from STMA’s board, but he was not present at the Aug. 19 meeting.

STMA Executive Committee President Don Roman with Lisa Thomas Conner presented “House by Pond,” a Steffen Thomas original drawing, to Board Treasurer Bob Cuellar (center), whose term recently expired. Board VP Brian Titus also has timed out from STMA’s board, but he was not present at the Aug. 19 meeting.

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Steffen Thomas Museum remains in good hands

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Officials of the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) delivered the organization’s annual financial report Aug. 19 to a small group of patrons and benefactors attending a meeting at the museum in rural Buckhead, near Madison.
Leaking pipes create runoff behind a downtown property, spilling into the foundation MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Leaking pipes create runoff behind a downtown property, spilling into the foundation MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Greensboro water woes going largely unaddressed

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The city of Greensboro has been experiencing water leakage woes for some time, enough so that some residents have both filed suit and met with attorneys to advise next steps.
Drew Camp, a former Georgia football player and Madison resident, and his family during a Bulldogs’ game more than a decade ago. CONTRIBUTED

Drew Camp, a former Georgia football player and Madison resident, and his family during a Bulldogs’ game more than a decade ago. CONTRIBUTED

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Camp returning home to play against Bulldogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Former Morgan County quarterback Cal Camp will live out his dream on Saturday by playing a game at Sanford Stadium, but he will be competing against top-ranked Georgia as an opponent. Camp, a Madison native, plays for the UT-Martin Skyhawks, who the Bulldogs will host on Saturday.
The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

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Rivian charges ahead after judge signs bond validation

Josh Lurie
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The judge who initially denied the validation of bonds to provide tax incentives for the Rivian electric vehicle plant has now signed an order to uphold the bonds. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell initially ruled against the bonds on Sept.
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BOE hears updates to safety, new school; approves budget

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education heard updates on school safety and the new elementary school along with approving the FY24 budget and millage rate. Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin and Safety Director Ken Vance gave a report on school safety to begin the meeting.
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