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Man shot in Union Point; suspect in custody

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 13, 2022
One man is in jail and another is hospitalized in Athens following a shooting in Union Point on Oct. 10. Antonyo Jamone Brown, 20, of Union Point faces charges of aggravated assault and will also be charged with child endangerment because there were children in the area at the time of the shooting.
Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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‘Ring of Honor’ ceremony adds to Tiger culture

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, former athletic director Eddie Hood wanted to create something that brought Greene County alumni back to interact with current students and athletes.
Lance McCurley/File Photo

Lance McCurley/File Photo

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Graduation rate at its highest point ever in Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Morgan County Charter School System heard good news at its monthly meeting Oct. 10. MCCSS Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole called the meeting to order. The board approved the minutes from its Monday, Sept. 12 meeting, as well as the special called meeting in August.
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File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Man eludes arrest by driving into the woods

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A man driving a Land Rover at dangerously high speeds along rural roads in western Morgan County was able to elude Morgan County deputies after he drove across a field and into the woods on Oct. 1.
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 deal might be near

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 13, 2022
There might be a resolution to the long-running Lake Oconee Academy lawsuit against the Greene County Board of Education. The lawsuit, filed by LOA in September 2020, accuses the school district of failing to pass through enough money to fund all of LOA’s students.
Facilitators instruct attendees at the BOE community input sessions for strategic plan development. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Facilitators instruct attendees at the BOE community input sessions for strategic plan development. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Greene County School System concludes community input sessions

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Greene County School System (GCSS) just concluded its series of three public community planning and input sessions for the development of its next strategic plan. The school system is only one of a few statewide that initiates public input for the development of its plan.
Pets with Santa is this Saturday

Pets with Santa is this Saturday

Pets with Santa is this Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The annual Pets with Santa will be held this coming Saturday, Oct. 6, at the old stables in The Grove in Harbor Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No sign-up is required, and photos will be taken by photographer Leigh Lofgren, who started this event 18 years ago.
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Greensboro man arrested after brief 100-mph-plus pursuit

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A Greensboro man was arrested by deputies after a brief chase on I-20 that reached speeds of more than 110 mph. Oswaldo Hernandez, 20, faces charges of reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, failure to signal when changing lanes and speeding (101 mph in a 70-mph zone).
If constructed, the Rivian manufacturing plant on a 2,000-acre site along the Morgan-Walton county line would be five times the size of its plant in Normal, Illinois. WIKICOMMONS

If constructed, the Rivian manufacturing plant on a 2,000-acre site along the Morgan-Walton county line would be five times the size of its plant in Normal, Illinois. WIKICOMMONS

Rivian incentives in limbo

Josh Lurie
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The basis for a $700 million local property tax break for a $5 billion Rivian manufacturing plant was shot down by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell as she ruled in favor of a petition by opposition group Morgan County Land, Sky & Water Preservation.
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