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Sheriff Howard Sills/File Photo

Sheriff Howard Sills/File Photo

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Sills invited back into Georgia Sheriffs’ Association

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills is back in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. Almost five years since he tendered his resignation to the association, the members of the GSA Board of Directors sent Putnam’s longest-recorded serving sheriff a letter inviting him back into their membership.
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(Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com)

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Crime Reports (1/19 Edition)

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 19, 2023
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Morgan County deputies were dispatched to Sandy Creek Road address on Jan. 11 regarding a possible automobile theft. The complainant said his white F-350 was missing from where it had been parked in the driveway at his mother’s house. It was last seen on Dec. 26.
Markus R. Tull

Markus R. Tull

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Accused thief gets more than he bargained for

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Madison police officers were summoned to Walmart on Jan. 7 to investigate a shoplifting incident and wound up seizing a cache of drugs when the shoplifter asked that the items he paid for be placed in his car. Markus Rashad Tull, 28, of Social Circle, was arrested on Jan.
The City of Madison hopes to secure a grant that would allow replacement of inoperable Williamsburg style light fixtures on the square. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The City of Madison hopes to secure a grant that would allow replacement of inoperable Williamsburg style light fixtures on the square. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison applies for $650K in grant funds

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Madison’s Senior Planning Officer Monica Callahan has asked the city to apply for three grants, including a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP) grant from the Department of Community Affairs...
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Lake Oconee News/File Graphic

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Greensboro seeks to fill two key positions

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Fresh into his term as the new mayor of Greensboro, Corey Williams is seeking to fill two key positions for the city. Recent advertisements seeking a finance director have brought three candidates forward. The city is also seeking a new city manager as Larry Postell is approaching retirement.
Bonnie Martinez is the owner of downtown Greensboro’s new popular Coffee Shop. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Bonnie Martinez is the owner of downtown Greensboro’s new popular Coffee Shop. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Bonnie’s Coffee Shop a welcome addition to downtown Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Coffee is the next best thing to many who wake up to its intoxicating aromas and delight in its caffeine infusion when consumed. Downtown Greensboro is now home to a new coffee shop that both downtown merchants and visitors are frequenting.
Harbor Club welcomes new residents. (File Photo)

Harbor Club welcomes new residents. (File Photo)

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Harbor Club welcomes new residents

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Harbor Club is a gated lakefront community nestled along the shoreline of Lake Oconee in Greene County.
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Morgan County BOC elects chairman, vice chairman for 2023

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. The meeting began with reelecting of District 3 commissioner Ben Riden and District 5 commissioner Bill Kurtz to their positions.
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Athens Tech partners with Greene County BOE, CCA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Athens Technical College, one of 22 vocational facilities in the state, will be vacating its location at 1051 Athens Tech Drive in Greensboro and has partnered with the Board of Education at its College and Career Academy.
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