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The Prior Farms development will be located just south of Beacon Heights Baptist Church off Carmichael Road. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison Council approves zoning for affordable housing

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Madison City Council dealt with a full slate of zoning issues at its most recent meeting held on May 8, approving another Low Income Tax Housing Credit (LITHC) development that represents the fourth such project brought to Madison in the last decade.

Following the fashion show, models, presenters and organizers gathered on stage from l-r: Ashley Culberson, Lisa Hanscom, Diana Arendt, Juleen DuBois, Josephine Giles, Rick Franks, Suzanne Ramsey, Melinda Spivey, Dr. Jay Spivey, Sarah Spivey, Charlotte Mosteller, Charlotte Engel, Tammy Beatty, Nellie Quiros and Cindy Falanga.

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First Call puts fashion first in May fundraiser

Photos & Story By Leigh Lofgren

Thursday, May 18, 2023

First Call Pregnancy Center (FCPC) held its 5th annual Spring Fashion Show Fundraiser on May 9, at Festival Hall in Greensboro. Doors opened early for shopping hosted by Spivey Jewelry & Fashion, followed by event hosts Dr. Rick Franks and Melinda Spivey kicking off the fun-filled event at 11 a.m.

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Rich: One is given, one is taken

Ronda Rich

Thursday, May 18, 2023

A few years ago, a long and treasured friendship was lost. Not to death. Not then, at least. It was snatched away in a stealthy way that began with a car accident and a broken leg. The enemy, who stole from me a dear friend, looked remarkably innocent. A small, round, white.

Council paves way for new Madison hotel

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Council paves way for new Madison hotel

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Madison City Council approved a text amendment and expanded a height limitation in its zoning ordinances during its last meeting that will pave the way for an upscale Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel with 84 rooms. Fairfield currently has a hotel in Athens and another in Milledgeville.

Astronaut Joan Higginbotham, whose time with NASA included a flight on the Space Shuttle Discovery, speaks to Greene County High School students. CONTRIBUTED

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Acclaimed African American astronaut inspires Greene County students

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, May 18, 2023

If you ever wanted to see a full auditorium of high school kids fall silent, you needed to be at Greene County High School’s presentation from a NASA Astronaut last week.

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Preliminary plat approvals signal continued growth

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, May 18, 2023

If there ever was a doubt Greene County – with its manicured subdivisions, lakeside beauty and enviable location among east and west neighbors Augusta and Atlanta was growing – recent preliminary plat approvals dispel that.

Michael Seth Perrault during trial. File Photo/Lake Oconee news

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Georgia Supreme Court denies Perrault new trial

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Prison walls will apparently remain Michael Seth Perrault’s home for the rest of his life. On May 2, the Supreme Court of Georgia denied the former Eatonton Police officer’s request for a new trial. Perrault was found guilty of the murder of his wife in a February 2022 trial.

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Chancey: A Good Day for a Baptism

David Chancey

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Baptisms are always a special occasion, a worship service highlight. This outward expression of one’s spiritual commitment to Christ brings much joy. Some are more memorable than others. One of my most unique ministry experiences happened one bright fall morning several years ago.

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Bowling picked to lead LOA as Tucker steps down

Mark Engel

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Dr. Brad Bowling, upper school director at Lake Oconee Academy, will become the executive director of LOA effective July 1. The LOA Board of Governors voted Monday night to offer Bowling a two-year contract for the top position at the Greene County charter school.

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Short-term rentals ordinance taking shape

Rufus Adair

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners may not have made any final decisions on a short-term rental (STR) ordinance during a Monday morning work session, but enough general consensus emerged to direct the staff to draft a new version.

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