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Greene County residents expressed a desire for the county to remain rural. The Future Development Map (above) allows for strategic growth, while maintaining the majority of the county’s land for conservation, farmland and forestry. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County residents expressed a desire for the county to remain rural. The Future Development Map (above) allows for strategic growth, while maintaining the majority of the county’s land for conservation, farmland and forestry. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County identifies areas for housing, retail and industry

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Greene County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved a wide-ranging update to the Comprehensive Plan that sets up specific areas of the county for future housing, industrial and commercial developments as well as community services, recreation, and broadband internet.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Madison council approves permit for apartment house

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Madison City Council approved a conditional use permit at its June 12 meeting that will allow a local developer to construct an apartment house. Zachary Williams, the owner of Z. Williams Development Company, plans to construct a single apartment building containing four apartment units.
Budget discussions are underway inside Madison’s city hall. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Budget discussions are underway inside Madison’s city hall. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison begins budget process; manager urges restraint

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Madison City Council began its month-long process of hammering out a budget for the upcoming year on May 26, and the new Madison City Manager John Klimm is adamant the city needs to reign in some of its spending and closely examine money it does spend.
Greensboro City Manager Jarvis Sims identifies housing opportunities to Chamber President Mika Mills. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greensboro City Manager Jarvis Sims identifies housing opportunities to Chamber President Mika Mills. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Greensboro kicks off comprehensive planning process

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Last week, the city of Greensboro kicked off its comprehensive planning process in an effort to help define and chart priorities needed for the city.

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Lake Oconee BBQ fest planned for Father’s Day

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club of Greensboro presents The Lake Oconee BBQ Fest, held at the Farm at Oconee on June 17 from 10 a.m. to dusk. Beginning with a competition between the professional circuit of smokers at the Georgia BBQ Association for the best pork, chicken or beef.
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Ronda Rich/Columnist

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Rich: The star witness no more

Ronda Rich
Thursday, June 8, 2023
A few years ago, I was a prosecution witness for a rather serious criminal trial. Humility aside, I was the star witness.
Pictured are, from left, Greg Lawton, Ryan Evans, Sherlyn Camacho-Bustamante, Jai’lyn Armour, Anna Lawton and Dr. Susan Young. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are, from left, Greg Lawton, Ryan Evans, Sherlyn Camacho-Bustamante, Jai’lyn Armour, Anna Lawton and Dr. Susan Young. CONTRIBUTED

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Lawton Scholarship adds three Greene scholars

News Staff
Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Lawton Family Scholarship has a seven-year history of awards to students of excellence, with three Greene County High School (GCHS) students receiving the Lawton Scholarship this year: Jai’lyn Armour, Sherlyn Camacho-Bustamante, and Ryan Evans.
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Man shot, killed at gas station; suspect turns himself in

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 8, 2023
An Eatonton man was shot at the Shell Food Mart Sunday afternoon and later died at the hospitals, authorities say. The alleged shooter was in custody approximately 24 hours later. Putnam County Coroner Hollis Harrison identified the victim as Frederick Scott Jr., 32, of Chase Circle, Eatonton.
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