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Tentative approval was given for 81 single-family home lots on 66.69 acres. The preliminary plat has been reviewed and complies with the county’s code and the Georgia Plat Act. CONTRIBUTED

Tentative approval was given for 81 single-family home lots on 66.69 acres. The preliminary plat has been reviewed and complies with the county’s code and the Georgia Plat Act. CONTRIBUTED

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County gives tentative OK to second phase of Airabella

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Closely watched by both the county and area residents, Airabella, a 137-acre development, received tentative approval for its second phase of development at last week’s county commissioners' meeting.
Gov. Brian Kemp is re-elected for a second term. FILE PHOTO

Gov. Brian Kemp is re-elected for a second term. FILE PHOTO

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Kemp reelected in rematch with Stacey Abrams

Dave Williams
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp appeared headed toward winning a second term in office Tuesday with 90% of the vote counted as of 11:45 p.m. Tuesday night, Kemp was leading Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, 53.7% to 45.
Georgia Sheriff's Association/File Photo

Georgia Sheriff's Association/File Photo

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Operation Watchful Eye VII yields result in arrests, warrants

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A coordinated effort from Georgia Sheriffs across the state to conduct residence verifications and compliance checks on registered sex offenders, during the week of Oct. 24 to Oct. 31, has yielded increased results to the one conducted last year.
Greensboro police officers found tools of the drug trade in a suspect’s vehicle before making an arrest. CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro police officers found tools of the drug trade in a suspect’s vehicle before making an arrest. CONTRIBUTED

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Wanted man nabbed with plethora of drugs

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A man wanted by four law enforcement agencies in Georgia on charges ranging from kidnapping to rape was arrested by Greensboro police officers Nov. 1, according to Chief Rodricus Monford.
The Davis House, circa 1874, is poised for preservation after being purchased by Bart VanStekelenburg. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The Davis House, circa 1874, is poised for preservation after being purchased by Bart VanStekelenburg. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Historic Davis House property sells in Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A true Southern mansion built in 1874—featuring 22 rooms, 14 fireplaces, a gleaming mahogany staircase, original floors, decorative Doric white columns, and other stunning details unique to its age—has been sold in Greensboro after many years of sitting idle.
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File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Lake Country voters remain mostly red

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The midterm elections are in the books, and it appears Republicans have maintained their control of Georgia and their stranglehold on Lake Country as they have for several years.
From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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LOA-BOE legal wrangling continues despite agreement

Mark Engel
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors and Greene County Board of Education are continuing their chess match, despite the fact both parties have signed a draft agreement that would end LOA’s two-year-long lawsuit against the BOE over funding issues.
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