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Trees end high-speed police pursuit

Trees end high-speed police pursuit

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Trees end high-speed police pursuit

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Morgan County deputies arrested an Augusta man on multiple charges on July 24 after a police pursuit ended when the man’s vehicle struck a tree.
Babysitter shoots at thief; suspect nabbed

Babysitter shoots at thief; suspect nabbed

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Babysitter shoots at thief; suspect nabbed

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, July 28, 2022
An Eatonton man with an extensive criminal history is once again in jail after he tried to bust into the home of a woman who was babysitting young children and then stole her vehicle.
Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Milestones test scores hint at Greene education growth

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 28, 2022
When climbing a mountain, success is measured in small steps. Such is the challenge that has faced Georgia schools for years. Once famously near the bottom of the list of states for education, Georgia ranked 30th in last year’s U.S. News and World Report K-12 school survey.
Discussing the entrances and exits of school rooms as they examine the high school’s floor plan are, from left, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, Eatonton police Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman and officer/certified instructor Nathan Mason, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Discussing the entrances and exits of school rooms as they examine the high school’s floor plan are, from left, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, Eatonton police Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman and officer/certified instructor Nathan Mason, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Law enforcement preparing for active shooter situations

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With Putnam County students returning to school in about two weeks, local law enforcement officers underwent training Monday to learn more about school shootings, the type of person who might be a school shooter and to tour each of the county’s public schools and discuss their operational response.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Issue Based Comprehensive Plan approved by Morgan BOC

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
During their 5 p.m. meeting last Tuesday, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners reviewed and discussed multiple topics at length, the most notable being the county’s Issue-Based Comprehensive Plan.
The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

The Athens Tech property in Greene County is leased from the Development Authority. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County Development Authority looking at Athens Tech

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Athens Tech has had a significant presence in Greene County for a number of years since it was located here in 1998. Its aim is to offer core classes, diploma programs, community and continuing education classes, adult literacy services, and career development assistance.
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Police Blotter (7/22)

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Dickson Road address in Rutledge in reference to a stolen firearm. The complainant said a black Ruger LCP II .380 worth $500 was taken from her three months ago.
Mayor John Reid (right), presents a framed print of Eatonton City Hall to Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor John Reid (right), presents a framed print of Eatonton City Hall to Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock. CONTRIBUTED

Federal funds arrive for Eatonton City Center Stage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Southwest Outreach representative Sheknita Davis visited Eatonton on July 7, to deliver $250,000 in federal funding for renovations to downtown’s City Center Stage.
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City council passes resolution on Jimmy Davis Park

Mark Engel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Eatonton City Council Monday night took action on the future of Jimmy Davis Park. Following a closed executive session on “property acquisition,” the body voted unanimously to allow Mayor John Reid to sign a resolution relating to the rundown recreation facility in southeast Eatonton.
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