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Lynch resigns as BOE chair; Lee appointed

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Many attendees of this week’s Greene County Board of Education meeting were disappointed to learn that chairman Michael Lynch will be retiring effective Feb. 28 due to a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
A Madison man found with 3.4 ounces of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana and a firearm was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

A Madison man found with 3.4 ounces of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana and a firearm was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

Madison man arrested on meth trafficking charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 23, 2023
After a month-long investigation, a Madison man was arrested on drug charges Feb. 15 following a traffic stop on Larkmartin Street in the Beacon Heights neighborhood.
Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Downtown Greensboro kicks off busy event season

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) held its inaugural event in downtown Greensboro under sunny skies with visitors coming to the city from near and far. Mardi Gras was celebrated through colorfully decorated storefronts and gift baskets to be won following a drawing held later.
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‘Tripledemic’ on decline in Georgia

Rebecca Grapevine
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Georgia’s “tripledemic” — the simultaneous outbreaks of flu, COVID, and respiratory synctical virus (RSV) — is on the decline, state epidemiologist Cherie Drenzek said Wednesday.
Proudly posing with the donated Blitzfire Nozzle are, from left, Gro Tec Department Manager Clayton Callaway, Gro Tec truck driver Tony Walker, EFD firefighter Tim Epps, Gro Tec Safety & Environmental Manager Dustin Pennington, EFD firefighter Matt Kitchens, firefighter Jaelynn Pressley, and Eatonton Fire Chief Eugene Hubert. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Proudly posing with the donated Blitzfire Nozzle are, from left, Gro Tec Department Manager Clayton Callaway, Gro Tec truck driver Tony Walker, EFD firefighter Tim Epps, Gro Tec Safety & Environmental Manager Dustin Pennington, EFD firefighter Matt Kitchens, firefighter Jaelynn Pressley, and Eatonton Fire Chief Eugene Hubert. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Fire Department receives new tool from Gro Tec

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Eatonton Fire Department firefighters now have a new weapon up their sleeves for fighting fires. The department recently received a Blitzfire Nozzle, donated by Gro Tec in Eatonton, a subsidiary of Pennington Seed.
The Madison City Council approved a setback variance for a parcel of property on N. Second Street. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison City Council approved a setback variance for a parcel of property on N. Second Street. CONTRIBUTED

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Madison approves financial agreement with B&G Club

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 16, 2023
During its most recent meeting, the Madison City Council dealt with a financial shortfall created by a gap between a grant and a contract. The city recently received a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as a fiscal agency flowthrough agency for the Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls Club.
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Crime Reports (2/17 Edition)

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Two Morgan County deputies were dispatched to a Broughton Trail address on Feb. 8 regarding the possible theft of animals.
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Road closure, power outages follow crash on bridge

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The bridge over Lake Oconee on Old Phoenix Road was completely closed for a brief time Saturday night and then again on Monday morning. In both instances, surrounding residences were without electricity because a pickup truck had crashed into a utility pole, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said.
Several roads intersecting Main Street in Madison are in need of attention. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Several roads intersecting Main Street in Madison are in need of attention. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison city officials consider road projects

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Madison City Manager John Klimm, Engineer Aaron Wadley, and Road Superintendent Erin Tewksbury presented a five-year plan for road maintenance and resurfacing during the Feb. 3 city council work session.
Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Traffic Signal Trauma

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Heads up to the folks fighting the widening of Highway 44 through Greene and Putnam Counties: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) can change its mind. On Thursday, Feb.
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