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Wanda Morris/CONTRIBUTED

GWM hosting 2023 Georgia Author of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Georgia Writers Museum is proud to host 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Wanda Morris as its “Meet the Author” presenter next month on her new mystery novel, Anywhere You Run.
With this expansion, the number of patients LOEC providers can see has increased. CONTRIBUTED

With this expansion, the number of patients LOEC providers can see has increased. CONTRIBUTED

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Lake Oconee Eye Care expands facilities

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Eye Care Vision Source recently announced the expansion of its facilities in Greensboro. “Our community is growing, and we plan to grow alongside it,” Lake Oconee Eye Care (LOEC) partner and optometrist Dr. Perry Lee said.
Tom Meyers and his therapy dog Ora Mae share a smile with Edna Slosvig at Lake Oconee Dentistry’s free day of dentistry for veterans, active military, and hometown heroes. CONTRIBUTED

Tom Meyers and his therapy dog Ora Mae share a smile with Edna Slosvig at Lake Oconee Dentistry’s free day of dentistry for veterans, active military, and hometown heroes. CONTRIBUTED

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Stars, Stripes and Smiles repeats annual success

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Dentistry (LOD) hosted its 8th annual Stars, Stripes & Smiles event on June 23, providing a free day of dental care to 56 area veterans and active military, as well as law enforcement, firefighters, DNR and EMS personnel. Drs. David and Patti Bradley, Dr. Shelly Pound, and Dr.
The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

'Seussical' the musical

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
In case you haven’t heard, the Circus McGurkus is in town! The world of Dr. Seuss is alive with The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn’s presentation of Seussical, the musical event of the summer.
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Four after arrested after fight at Hard Labor Creek

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 13, 2023
For the third-straight weekend, deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office were summoned to Hard Labor Creek State Park on July 8 to deal with unruly guests engaged in what appeared to be an alcohol-fueled brawl.
Cierra Porter, Marion Griggs of Black Votes Matter and Amelia Riley stand in front of the Greene County Courthouse. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Cierra Porter, Marion Griggs of Black Votes Matter and Amelia Riley stand in front of the Greene County Courthouse. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Mother sets sights on recall of Greensboro elected officials

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, July 13, 2023
A Greene County mother is exploring a recall of Greensboro’s mayor and three city council members over concerns regarding the handling of her son’s arrest by the Greensboro Police Department that led a jury to convict him to a lengthy sentence.
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BOE addresses budget, tax digest, public comments

Bailey Mccully
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its monthly work session on July 10, to give updates on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, address draft three of the budget, and discuss public comments from last month’s meeting.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart during Georgia’s annual G-Day scrimmage on Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

University of Georgia demands AJC retract article about sexual assault within the program

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The University of Georgia responded on Tuesday to an article written by Atlanta-Journal Constitution investigative journalist Alan Judd, whose report detailed how the Bulldogs’ football program allegedly handled sexual assault accusations against its student-athletes.
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Madison approves budget, water rate increases

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 6, 2023
As expected, the Madison City Council adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year following a June 28 public hearing, the last of three such hearings that began June 12. The new financial plan includes rate increases for Madison water and sewer services.
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