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Jodi York of Families 4 Families explains to the audience at Crossroads Baptist Church what requirements exist to become foster parents in Georgia. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Jodi York of Families 4 Families explains to the audience at Crossroads Baptist Church what requirements exist to become foster parents in Georgia. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Families 4 Families shares foster care information

Lena Hensley
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Jodi York, a recruiter from the non-profit organization Families 4 Families (F4F), held an information session at Eatonton’s Crossroads Baptist Church March 19, for people interested in becoming foster parents.
Ingle was recently presented with awards for being the GHSA Class A Division II Region 8 Athletic Director of the Year as well as the GHSA Class A Division II State Athletic Director of the Year.

Ingle was recently presented with awards for being the GHSA Class A Division II Region 8 Athletic Director of the Year as well as the GHSA Class A Division II State Athletic Director of the Year.

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LOA’s Ingle named Athletic Director of the Year

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Most athletic programs at Lake Oconee Academy have been thriving over the last several years and athletic director Chris Ingle is one of the main contributors to their development.
Greensboro police officers found this Cz-PO9 9mm handgun and a large amount of Ecstasy during a traffic stop in the area of East Broad Street. CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro police officers found this Cz-PO9 9mm handgun and a large amount of Ecstasy during a traffic stop in the area of East Broad Street. CONTRIBUTED

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Stop for seatbelt violation results in drug arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Greensboro police officers arrested a man on drug and weapons charges on April 1 following a traffic stop, which was initiated because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. Alvin Peaks Jr.
County Assistant Chris Edwards (left) discusses planning initiatives with area residents. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

County Assistant Chris Edwards (left) discusses planning initiatives with area residents. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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County presents strategic plan before final adoption

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 6, 2023
There was a large community turnout to review the initial comprehensive strategic plan for Greene County. Held last week, more than 50 county residents came to hear and see planning boards that outline supportive measures and to understand the plans underway.
Christopher Hill

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PCSO, EPD combine efforts to stop drug sales

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 6, 2023
For the past several months, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke have been investigating drug sales in the city and some in the county. Five “street dealers” were arrested last week and warrants were issued for more, according to Luke.
Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

Putnam High students line the edges of the room at the Live and Drive Book Fair they organized and presented March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum.

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GWM hosts PCHS Live and Drive Book Fair

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 30, 2023
As part of their curriculum for Project Success, a school-year-long service leadership class for seniors taught by Rebekah Esau at Putnam County High School, students conceived of, organized and presented the Live and Drive Book Fair Mar. 10, at Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) in downtown Eatonton.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Man arrested on meth trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A man who said he had recently moved to Eatonton was arrested on trafficking methamphetamine charges on March 20 after a Greene County Deputy found a white powder in his car that the man said was merely sugar. According to a report obtained from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy D.J.
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