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Shoplifter caught red-handed in store

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 22, 2022
An Athens man who was caught shoplifting in the Eatonton Walmart reportedly thought he couldn’t be arrested because he was still inside the store. He is now currently behind bars in the Putnam County jail, according to jail reports.
The state Public Service Commission held firm Tuesday on a 5,000-customer cap on Georgia Power’s rooftop solar program. (Photo courtesy of Capitol Beat)

The state Public Service Commission held firm Tuesday on a 5,000-customer cap on Georgia Power’s rooftop solar program. (Photo courtesy of Capitol Beat)

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State energy regulators approve Georgia Power rate hike

Dave Williams
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The state Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a $1.8 billion rate increase requested by Georgia Power Tuesday that embraced most of an agreement between the agency’s staff and the company presented last week.
A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED

A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. CONTRIBUTED

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Father dies in fire trying to rescue his son

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 22, 2022
A Morgan County father lost his life on Dec. 16 after rushing into a burning home in a valiant effort to save his son who was trapped in a bedroom. Thomas Hawk, 39, was found in the home’s main hallway after firefighters were able to douse the fully involved structure enough to go inside.
The Spirit of Christmas

The Spirit of Christmas

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The Spirit of Christmas

News Staff
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Grinch provided the showstopper Dec. 15, at the conclusion of The Spirit of Christmas Thru A Child’s Eyes, featuring the Lake Country Chorus at the First United Methodist Church in Greensboro
While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

While the LOA Board was in a closed, executive session, the audience became an instant open, public chat session with members of the BOE about education issues facing the county. BOE Chairman Mike Lynch (seated, center) and Roger Fields (standing, left), representing the Lake Country Conservatives, a group actively seeking an end to the LOA lawsuit, join in the discussion. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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LOA-BOE settlement teeters on brink of approval

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 22, 2022
The Greene County Board of Education unanimously voted in an open session on Dec. 15 to approve a new settlement offer, hoping to end a legal dispute with Lake Oconee Academy. “I feel ecstatic,” BOE Chairman Mike Lynch told the Lake Oconee News.
Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference. CONTRIBUTED

Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference. CONTRIBUTED

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Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy language arts teacher Caroline St. John was the keynote speaker at this year’s We3 Women’s Conference in Conyers. The We3 Women’s Conference is a Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce event. We3 was started in 2017 and stands for women's empowerment, engagement and education.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Dyar elected to Piedmont SWCD board

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Watkinsville’s Andy Dyar was elected on Nov. 8, to represent Greene County in the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Dyar will serve the Conservation District for a four-year term.
Carter Cadwallader performed at Greensboro’s Festival Hall to help raise funds for a piano purchase. CONTRIBUTED

Carter Cadwallader performed at Greensboro’s Festival Hall to help raise funds for a piano purchase. CONTRIBUTED

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Festival Hall fundraiser features young pianist

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Festival Hall – Greensboro’s event facility and home to several productions, special events and more – was recently the featured venue for a successful fundraiser. The fundraiser raised close to $4,000 toward a future piano purchase, according to Executive Director Nicole Chillemi.
PCHS students Ty Young, Hunter Cousino, Taylor Wilson, Aidan Brock and Cameron Lawson tell the board about their experiences at the conference. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

PCHS students Ty Young, Hunter Cousino, Taylor Wilson, Aidan Brock and Cameron Lawson tell the board about their experiences at the conference. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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PCHS students make local history presentation to BOE

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 15, 2022
On Monday, the Putnam County Board of Education approved several agenda items and listened to the Putnam Representatives for the National Humanities Conference presentation.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Man walking, dancing in roadway struck, killed by vehicle

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 15, 2022
An Eatonton man who reportedly was dancing in the street was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday evening. Jontrell Waller, 39, of Eatonton, was killed around 6:35 p.m. Dec. 9, said Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
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