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A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to bring county’s first ”live, work, play” development to Greensboro. Airabella, after several reviews, will be built on 132 acres off Linger Longer Road. MAUREEN STRATTON/STAFF

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to bring county’s first ”live, work, play” development to Greensboro. Airabella, after several reviews, will be built on 132 acres off Linger Longer Road. MAUREEN STRATTON/STAFF

Airabella breaks ground on Linger Longer Road development

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The first “Live, Work, Play” development in Greensboro made its exciting debut at a well-attended groundbreaking at its new site off Linger Longer Road.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart applauds for Charley Trippi after Trippi blew out all the candles on his cake on his 100th birthday at his home in Athens. Trippi, one of the greatest players and athletes in Bulldogs history, died Wednesday. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart applauds for Charley Trippi after Trippi blew out all the candles on his cake on his 100th birthday at his home in Athens. Trippi, one of the greatest players and athletes in Bulldogs history, died Wednesday. (Photo by Tony Walsh/UGA Athletics)

Charley Trippi, a University of Georgia legend, passes away

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
ATHENS — University of Georgia legend Charley Trippi passed away at the age of 100. According to Loran Smith Senior Associate Athletic Director Claude Felton, Trippi “died peacefully at his home in Athens” on Wednesday morning.
Tex and Diane McIver/CONTRIBUTED

Tex and Diane McIver/CONTRIBUTED

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Tex McIver denied bond by Fulton judge

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 13, 2022
After the Supreme Court of Georgia reversed his conviction on June 30 and he was released from prison on Sept. 1, Claud “Tex” McIver was once again standing before a Fulton County judge on Friday, Oct. 7.
Shelia Carson-Drake

Shelia Carson-Drake

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Shelia Drake vies for Board of Education District 1 seat

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A woman who hails from a long line of Greene County educators and whose mother is the namesake of a middle school is running for a seat on the Greene County Board of Education. Her seat is currently held by Steve Kilgore for District 1.
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Morgan County Sheriff's Department/CONTRIBUTED

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Madison, Greensboro police team up to catch suspect in stolen truck

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Madison and Greensboro Police Departments teamed up to put an end to a pursuit that began on West Broad Street during the early morning hours of Sept. 30. According to the GPD, officers were patrolling West Broad Street when they spotted a car traveling without headlights on.
Pictured are, from left, Dr. Darren Rhym, GCHS teacher of the year; Sharda Massey, GCSS teacher of the year; and Mira Evans, GCPS teacher of the year. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are, from left, Dr. Darren Rhym, GCHS teacher of the year; Sharda Massey, GCSS teacher of the year; and Mira Evans, GCPS teacher of the year. CONTRIBUTED

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GCSS names 2022-23 Teachers of the Year

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Greene County School System named Sharda Massey its 2023 District Teacher of the Year and recognized all three school Teachers of the Year at a reception on Oct. 4.
Elliot and Andrea Perkins have spent four years preparing Unity Grove Farm. iAN TOCHER/Staff

Elliot and Andrea Perkins have spent four years preparing Unity Grove Farm. iAN TOCHER/Staff

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Labor of love for Unity Grove Farm owners

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 13, 2022
It’s been a long time coming, but Andrea and Elliott Perkins are finally reaping the rewards of their effort at Unity Grove Farm, on Hwy. 212, near the Twin Bridges area of Lake Sinclair in southwest Putnam County.
A beautiful life’s fi nal place of rest

A beautiful life’s fi nal place of rest

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RICH: A beautiful life’s final place of rest

Ronda Rich
Thursday, October 13, 2022
It’s been at least 20 years since I visited Winston Churchill’s grave in the tiny English village, a stone’s throw from Blenheim Palace, the ancestral seat of Churchill’s uncle, the Duke of Marlborough, where the history- making Prime Minister was born.
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