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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Commissioners approve data center moratorium

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County Board of Commissioners had a brief agenda for its second monthly meeting on Feb. 10.During the 20-minute regular session, the commissioners discussed the possibility of placing an emergency moratorium on data centers due to one expected to be built within the county.
Kenneth D. Brown

Kenneth D. Brown

Shooting incident turns out to be false; caller jailed

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A flurry of law enforcement activity filled Lakeview Estates Drive and Lane last week in response to a 911 call from a man who said his mother had just been shot in the yard of their house.“Obviously, we responded in a manner one would for such a report,” Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Neighbors ask questions about Newborn’s Burnt Pine Farm

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held a work session on Feb. 17 in place of their second regularly scheduled business meeting. Multiple Morgan County residents spoke to the board during the two-hour meeting, expressing concerns about the meeting’s agenda.
Terry Dowdy (Thursday)

Terry Dowdy (Thursday)

N.C. man arrested twice at KOA campground

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A North Carolina man who was arrested after he ran amok at the KOA campground off Carey Station Road on Feb. 12 managed to get himself arrested again the following day when he refused to leave the campground.Terry Dowdy, 59, of Game Bird Lane, Murphy, N.C.
Last month, the Greene County School of Scholars began their work at GCES. During the recent BOE meeting, the administration reported multiple students’ improving on both behavior and academic levels. CONTRIBUTED

Last month, the Greene County School of Scholars began their work at GCES. During the recent BOE meeting, the administration reported multiple students’ improving on both behavior and academic levels. CONTRIBUTED

GCES reveals major student program success in BOE meeting

Skyla Morris
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Greene County Board of Education met on Feb. 12 for its second monthly meeting of 2026 and shared multiple updates from the beginning of the calendar year.
Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County High School recently announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Greene County hires new head football coach

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Greene County High School has recently named Chris MacFarland as its new head football coach.MacFarland brings more than 30 years of coaching and educational experience to the program.
Terry (left) and Gail Lawler (right). CONTRIBUTED

Terry (left) and Gail Lawler (right). CONTRIBUTED

Lawler announces run for Greene D1 Commission seat

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Past president of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and former Georgia legislator Terry Lawler has announced his intention to run for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners.
L-R: Dr. Brian Williams of Athens Orthopedic Clinic Urgent Care, AOC Sports Medicine, Dr. Logan Fields, AOC Joint Replacement Surgery, Dr. Clayton Wing, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King, AOC CEO Mike Boblitz, Sparta Mayor R. Allen Haywood, and AOC Sports Medicine, Dr. Steve Johnson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Dr. Brian Williams of Athens Orthopedic Clinic Urgent Care, AOC Sports Medicine, Dr. Logan Fields, AOC Joint Replacement Surgery, Dr. Clayton Wing, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King, AOC CEO Mike Boblitz, Sparta Mayor R. Allen Haywood, and AOC Sports Medicine, Dr. Steve Johnson. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Athens Orthopedic Clinic opens in Lake Country

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) is betting on a simple idea: healthcare works best when it’s local.
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