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Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Forsyth Antiques and More celebrates anniversary

Forsyth Antiques and More, an antique store in Forsyth, is approaching its first anniversary. The business is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reach staff, call 478-550-3001.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

20 pounds of pot found in car

A Kansas man and a Texas man were arrested on marijuana trafficking charges on Oct. 17, following a traffic stop on I-20 in Greene County that resulted in the discovery of 20 pounds of marijuana.
John Pruitt, author of Tell It True: A Novel. CONTRIBUTED

John Pruitt, author of Tell It True: A Novel. CONTRIBUTED

Pruitt tells it true at Georgia Writers Museum

John Pruitt was the Georgia Writers Museum's (GWM's) Meet the Author speaker for October, discussing his new book, Tell it True: A Novel, a fictional story loosely based around the cold-blooded murder of African American U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn, a Bronze Star awarded World War II veteran.
FAFO the clown creeps through the dark with his chainsaw after being infected by the joyful madness. CONTRIBUTED

FAFO the clown creeps through the dark with his chainsaw after being infected by the joyful madness. CONTRIBUTED

Two sides of a horror story: The life of Richard Tanner

Deep in the woods, the moonlight barely highlights his white and red makeup and his wicked, upturned smile. But he’s there. Lurking and laughing, infected by the ‘joyful madness’. And then … the chain screeches as it scrapes to life with hysterical laughter following its trail.
The former BB&T bank branch was purchased to be a new city hall for the city of Greensboro but has only sat in disrepair for four years. MARK ENGEL/File photo

The former BB&T bank branch was purchased to be a new city hall for the city of Greensboro but has only sat in disrepair for four years. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Bank building purchase puts city on defense

A Greensboro real estate investor and resident have made her concern heard about an earlier purchase by the city of Greensboro. Maria Wayne inquired about the status of the former BB&T branch that has sat vacant since its purchase by the city in October of 2018.