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Wiggins bring passion for firefighting to position as county’s new chief

Maureen Stratton

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Rodney Wiggins’ desire to be a career firefighter has been a goal of the new Greene County Fire Chief from his early years growing up in Jonesboro. Both Wiggins’ grandfather and father were firefighters in Georgia. In 1948, his grandfather established Jonesboro’s volunteer department.

Making a check presentation to fund a bulletproof vest for Greensboro Police’s K9, are, beginning at third from left: 100 Who Care Del Webb Lake Oconee’s Betty Albin, recipient GPD officer Justin Taylor and Koki, Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, GC Safe & Secure Foundation’s Kelley and Charles Middleton, and other members of 100 Who Care Del Webb LO. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Public safety workers shown appreciation

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Public safety workers received some tangible love from the community recently, thanks to donations made by 100 Who Care Del Webb, Lake Oconee, and Parkside Main 8 Theatre, all via the Greene County Safe & Secure Foundation.

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Police Blotter (7/8)

News Staff

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE On June 22, deputies arrested Ke’Shaundra Arnold of 5003 East Sligh Ave., Tampa, Florida, on a probation violation. On June 25, deputies arrested Robin Bass of 65 Latimer Ridge Road, Haneapath, South Carolina, for public intoxication and simple battery.

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Morgan County Courthouse getting a facelift

Lance McCurley

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

The Morgan County courthouse, located in downtown Madison, will soon be getting some “much-needed” repairs. The Morgan County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the request at Tuesday’s meeting.

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Piedmont Water hikes Reynolds rates as water tests conclude

Mark Engel

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Piedmont Water’s 30-day test period is scheduled to conclude this week for its new $15 million water treatment plant serving the Reynolds Water System. The facility will pull and treat up to two million gallons of water each day from Lake Oconee.

Jeff Lister is running for Tony Roland’s vacant seat on council. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Lister announces bid for newly open seat on Greensboro council

Maureen Stratton

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

A Greensboro City Council seat has opened up with the resignation of Tony Roland, who just won the position in the last election. Jeff Lister, a Greensboro resident since 2019, is throwing his name into the ring for a special called election to be held later in November.

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Supreme Court overturns McIver’s murder conviction

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

A light has appeared at the end of the tunnel for Claude “Tex” McIver, who was convicted in April 2018 in the shooting death of his wife, Diane, and sentenced to life in prison. Last week, the Supreme Court of Georgia overturned the murder conviction.

In a passionate presentation, Jill Rhodes chastised members of the Greene County Board of Education for “ripping the school out of Union Point.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

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BOE told ’We will fight for our school in Union Point’

Mark Engel

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Jill Rhodes was one of two passionate speakers to challenge the Greene County Board of Education at its June 16 meeting. “I am coming here today to stand up for the city of Union Point, for the school we have in Union Point,” Rhodes told board members.

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Complaint filed challenging vote on Rivian agreement

Josh Lurie

Thursday, June 30, 2022

A complaint filed in Morgan County Superior Court challenges a May 25 vote by the Morgan County Board of Tax Assessors in support of PILOT bonds related to the Rivian electric vehicle plant.

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Police Blotter (7/1)

News Staff

Thursday, June 30, 2022

MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Anfernee Diego Waller, 27, of Madison was arrested June 22 and charged with speeding (71 mph on Old Buckhead Road near Highway 441) and driving with a suspended license.

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