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Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Terry Lawler and Jason Easley were separated by just 16 votes in the May 19 primary for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners, but Lawler won by 27 votes in the runoff, tallying 570 votes to Easley's 543.Since no Democrats qualified for the post, Lawler will replace Angela...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Eighteen-year-old drowns at Lake Rutledge

T. Michael Stone
Friday, June 12, 2026
An autistic 18-year-old man visiting Lake Rutledge with the Atlanta mentorship group Purpose 2 Inspire was found deceased in the water during the early morning hours of June 11, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Tyler Hooks said his agency received a call about the missing...
Representatives of Putnam County Stone encouraged support for its quarry proposal at Saturday’s Dairy Festival in Downtown Eatonton. (Putnam County Stone’s Facebook page)

Representatives of Putnam County Stone encouraged support for its quarry proposal at Saturday’s Dairy Festival in Downtown Eatonton. (Putnam County Stone’s Facebook page)

Putnam County Stone requests application withdrawal

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone has formally requested to withdraw its controversial rezoning application to establish a rock quarry along Dennis Station Road.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

County opens data center discussion, licenses to sell alcohol tabled

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Putnam County Commission met on June 5, with commissioners tackling alcohol licensing enforcement, commercial growth, and how the county might prepare for emerging technologies like data centers.Commissioners unanimously voted to table an alcohol license application submitted by Welcome to the...
Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. (From LunaLite on Instagram)

Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. (From LunaLite on Instagram)

Commissioners award contract for Independence Day drone show

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Last month, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hosting a drone show celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary.District 2 Commissioner Richard Garrett, who researched options for the event, recommended awarding a $39,500 contract to LunaLite Drone Show Technologies,...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Plenty to be decided by Tuesday’s runoff

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 11, 2026
If you haven’t voted early, you have one more chance to have your voice heard in the June 16 primary runoff.Republican candidates Jason Easley and Terry Lawler emerged as the clear favorites in the race for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners during the primary election.
L-R: Greene County Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika, Michelle Perry, and Rick Perry took part in organizing item donations during the Tuesday morning event. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Greene County Food Pantry Chairman Steve Ruzika, Michelle Perry, and Rick Perry took part in organizing item donations during the Tuesday morning event. CONTRIBUTED

Feed the Need

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Greene County Food Pantry hosted its “Feed the Need” Food Drive on June 9 in collaboration with BankSouth at its Greensboro location.
Pictured is the unidentified man who is accused of attempting to rob the Bank of Madison on Eatonton Road Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured is the unidentified man who is accused of attempting to rob the Bank of Madison on Eatonton Road Tuesday morning. CONTRIBUTED

Police Investigating attempted robbery at Bank of Madison

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Authorities are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred Tuesday morning at the Bank of Madison's Eatonton Road branch.According to Madison Police Department Assistant Chief Colin Campbell, the incident took place around 10:08 a.m. on June 9 when a white male believed to be in his 40s...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Georgia Power secures new lowered rate agreement with PSC

Ty Tagami
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Georgia Power customers will see a slight reduction in their monthly bills after the state agency that regulates the monopoly utility approved rate changes late last month.The Georgia Public Service Commission, a five-member elected body, had previously frozen the company’s electricity rates for...
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