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Dan Chapman/File Photo

Dan Chapman/File Photo

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GWM’s Meet the Author features Dan Chapman

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
John Muir set out on foot in 1867 to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures from Kentucky to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir’s journey to see how nature has fared since Muir’s time.
The new roundabout at Carey Station Road and Highway 44 is expected to improve traffic flow at the intersection, especially in mornings and afternoon for pickup of students at Lake Oconee Academy. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The new roundabout at Carey Station Road and Highway 44 is expected to improve traffic flow at the intersection, especially in mornings and afternoon for pickup of students at Lake Oconee Academy. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Five roundabouts planned for Highway 44

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 4, 2023
If you’ve been wondering how Lake Country drivers are going to handle that new roundabout planned for the Highway 44 (Lake Oconee Parkway) and Linger Longer Road intersection, you can multiply that by five. It’s a long way off. At least six years.
Brandi Price and Sanford Arnold are business partners at Greensboro’s new tea shop. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Brandi Price and Sanford Arnold are business partners at Greensboro’s new tea shop. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Specialty teas come to Downtown Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Nothing helps quench a thirst on a warm day than an ice-cold glass of tea, whether it be sweet or plain. What’s better is knowing that your tea beverage can pack a wallop of key nutrients and benefits to your body, including a necessary burst of energy throughout the day.
Sheriff Howard Sills exits a boat after recovering the body of Shirley Dermond from the waters of Lake Oconee.

Sheriff Howard Sills exits a boat after recovering the body of Shirley Dermond from the waters of Lake Oconee.

New evidence discovered in Dermond slayings

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 4, 2023
This week marks the nine-year anniversary of the slayings of Russell and Shirley Dermond, residents of the quiet and prestigious gated Great Waters community in Putnam County.
Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies. GOOGLE/Photo

Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies. GOOGLE/Photo

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Appeals court overturns decision on Rivian bonds

Josh Lurie
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The term “usufruct” has emerged again as the Court of Appeals of Georgia has issued its ruling overturning Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Brenda Trammel’s decision to deny validation of bonds necessary to advance the Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing facility planned for...
Company officials and doctors from Athens Orthopedic Clinic took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new facility scheduled to open by next summer in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Company officials and doctors from Athens Orthopedic Clinic took part in a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new facility scheduled to open by next summer in Greene County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Athens Orthopedic breaks ground in Greensboro

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on April 21, at the site of a new Greensboro clinical office it’s building on Lake Country Drive, across from Singleton Marine on Hwy 44.
Bob Hughes/File Photo

Bob Hughes/File Photo

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Madison-Morgan Chamber president to step down July 1

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The longtime president of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce, Bob Hughes, recently announced he is stepping down after 12 years on the job. The Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce voted to accept Hughes’ resignation after due consideration, effective July 1, 2023.
The Lake Country Chorus performed for the first time at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

The Lake Country Chorus performed for the first time at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

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Lake Country Chorus presents: ‘Singing Days a Week’

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Lake Country Chorus presented Singing Days a Week April 20, at Festival Hall in Greensboro under the baton of Artistic Director Donna C. Valvo, Instrumental Director Tom Shalin, accompanist Amy Reber, and choreographers Maureen Brower and Charlotte Mosteller.
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