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Neighbors have formed a group to protest a “barndominium” property. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors have formed a group to protest a “barndominium” property. CONTRIBUTED

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‘Barndominium’ causes controversy in Greshamville

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 12, 2023
A new “barndominium” building and the interpretation of some key descriptions in prior and new zoning laws have a group in Greshamville, an unincorporated Greene County city, angry at what they feel is an eyesore for this small community.
The Alice Walker mini-musuem sits to the right of the door inside the library and features a variety of signed books, books to read, history on Walker’s life, and a desk to write at. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Alice Walker mini-musuem sits to the right of the door inside the library and features a variety of signed books, books to read, history on Walker’s life, and a desk to write at. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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EPCL debuts Alice Walker mini-museum

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Eatonton-Putnam County Library (EPCL) unveiled on Oct. 3, its new Alice Walker Mini-Museum, featuring the life and works of Eatonton native Alice Walker.
The land across Highway 44 from the former Athens Tech building (lower right) is being considered for development of a 364-acre light industrial park. The property is currently located in Greene County but the developer is asking for it to be annexed to the City of Greensboro. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The land across Highway 44 from the former Athens Tech building (lower right) is being considered for development of a 364-acre light industrial park. The property is currently located in Greene County but the developer is asking for it to be annexed to the City of Greensboro. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Proposed developments could increase truck traffic at Exit 130

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Work continues at Exit 130 of I-20 in Greene County on a new Holiday Inn Express, Longhorn Steak House and RaceTrac gas station that will soon join recently opened Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s shops.
Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

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LOA crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy hosted its third annual Homecoming football game this past Friday night. During halftime of the Titans’ game against Augusta Prep, the school named its Homecoming king and queen. D’Karrah Terrell was named Queen while Thomas Miller was crowned King.
Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones was the featured speaker at the awards luncheon hosted by Ritz Carlton at Reynolds last week. COURTESY OF LAUREN BROCK

Georgia Lt. Governor Burt Jones was the featured speaker at the awards luncheon hosted by Ritz Carlton at Reynolds last week. COURTESY OF LAUREN BROCK

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Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosts annual awards luncheon

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Mika Mills, president of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, took to the stage last week at Reynolds to recognize Greene County business leaders.
The sparse details available concerning the future of this tract of land are fueling a great deal of speculation about what might be coming. CONTRIBUTED

The sparse details available concerning the future of this tract of land are fueling a great deal of speculation about what might be coming. CONTRIBUTED

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Madison annexation tabled for proposed distribution center

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Madison City Council has postponed a public hearing concerning the annexation of property originally scheduled for its Oct. 9 meeting until the Nov. 13 meeting at the request of the applicant.
Theonie Alicandro of the Drew Company last month described plans to restore and renovate the currently empty Hotel Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Theonie Alicandro of the Drew Company last month described plans to restore and renovate the currently empty Hotel Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Developer shares background of Hotel Eatonton project

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Theonie Alicandro, chief operations officer and general counsel for the Drew Company, said it all started in October 2022 when a request for proposal (RFP) notice crossed her desk in Boston.
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Greene United site claims education is in danger

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 5, 2023
A website has been launched and advertised locally through billboards and print media calling for “educational excellence for all” in Greene County, although, to date, no one has taken responsibility for it.
Mary Cate Strickland (right) was named Morgan County's Homecoming queen on Friday night. She was accompanied by her father. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Mary Cate Strickland (right) was named Morgan County's Homecoming queen on Friday night. She was accompanied by her father. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Morgan, Greene counties 2023 Homecoming ceremonies

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Morgan County High School and Greene County High School recently hosted Homecoming games this past Friday. During halftime of each football game, each school introduced its Homecoming courts.
In its regular bi-monthly meeting, the Greensboro City Council Monday met to hear about difficulties repairing the water and sewer system and approved a new purchasing policy for the city. MARK ENGEL/Staff

In its regular bi-monthly meeting, the Greensboro City Council Monday met to hear about difficulties repairing the water and sewer system and approved a new purchasing policy for the city. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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City Council hears water woes, approves new policy for purchasing

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Greensboro City Water Department continues to struggle with repairs to the antiquated water and sewer system. Department head Freddie Evans told councilmembers Monday night that the big challenges are finding contractors and replacement parts.
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