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The vehicle driven by Cynthia McClelland struck a tree to end a five-mile pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

The vehicle driven by Cynthia McClelland struck a tree to end a five-mile pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

Ingles employee injured while fleeing police

According to Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford, an Ingles employee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on Cunningham Road after leading police officers on a five-mile chase following an incident at the grocery store.
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Crime Reports (1/5 Edition)

MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Lower Apalachee Road address Dec. 28 in reference to stolen items. Quantavious Marquis Smith, 31, of Madison was arrested Dec.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Mystery surrounds Eatonton man’s death

The last time Michael Maddox was seen by his family, he was excitedly asking them about his birthday, which was only a few days away at the time. The 62-year-old Maddox had stopped by his guardian/caretaker’s house around 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 19 to discuss his upcoming birthday on Dec.
Madison Police Department/CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department/CONTRIBUTED

Three arrested in Morgan County after pursuit

A trio of men riding in a car that had reportedly been involved in a shots-fired incident at the Orchard Grove apartments in Madison were arrested Dec. 29 on multiple charges following a brief pursuit.
Charlie Robert Rodriguez Diaz

Charlie Robert Rodriguez Diaz

Christmas Eve family time results in arrest

A Putnam County father was arrested on Christmas Day on charges related to abusing his children. Putnam County jail reports reveal Charlie Robert Rodriguez-Diaz, 49, of Walnut Way, Eatonton, was arrested shortly after 9 a.m. Dec.
Will Ingram

Will Ingram

Madison man arrested again in Greene County

A Madison man who has been arrested in Greene County multiple times was arrested again on New Year’s Eve after deputies found him on the property of the Exxon station on East Broad Street, a business he had been banned from by police in the past.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Builder of ‘The Cove’ addresses Harbor Club concerns

Following up on a contentious meeting held with Harbor Club residents last month, the attorney representing builder Kolter Land Partners LLC has confirmed a number of changes to a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD).

EPWSA deals with major leaks, freezing

Three days and nights of sub-freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend brought burst water pipes and frozen well pumps to households all across Putnam County with the thaw that began Monday afternoon.
Michael Maddox

Michael Maddox

Body of man missing since Dec. 19 found

The body of a man who had been missing for more than a week was discovered Tuesday by a friend, authorities say. Michael Maddox, 62, was found behind a house, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said Tuesday afternoon.