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Morgan County High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony in the competition gym on May 22, as inclement weather took place. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony in the competition gym on May 22, as inclement weather took place. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County High School celebrates 244 graduates

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for the senior class on May 22 in the school’s competition gym.
Chavez-Plata

Chavez-Plata

South Carolina man caught with 9 oz. of cocaine

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A Greene County deputy arrested a South Carolina man on May 13 after discovering 9 ounces of cocaine powder inside a grocery bag hidden in a Nissan’s center console.Mario Chavez-Plata, of Myrtle Beach, has been charged with a window tint violation, driving without a license, and trafficking...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Hersey, Ray, Olson win GOP nominations for BOC

Josh Lurie
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners was set to have a new look in 2027, regardless of the election, as Chairman Bill Sharp and Commissioner Jeff Wooten chose not to run for re-election.After the results were counted Tuesday night, the three candidates who campaigned together for change will...
Candees A. Hadley

Candees A. Hadley

Donuts, a tractor and a wrestling match lead to arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Morgan County deputies arrested a woman on May 16 after authorities say she stole a tractor, passed out inside a man’s home, and later got into a wrestling match with another woman.Candees Alexis Hadley, 35, of Laton, is charged with theft by taking and criminal property damage.According to...
A chain hangs from the overturned Nissan as Hurt’s Towing prepares to remove it from the woods at the end of East Sumter Street Monday. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

A chain hangs from the overturned Nissan as Hurt’s Towing prepares to remove it from the woods at the end of East Sumter Street Monday. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

Stolen car crashes while fleeing police

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 21, 2026
A man accused of fleeing authorities after allegedly committing a crime in Washington County hit a dead end in Eatonton on Monday.Trabian Pass, 35, of Lawrenceville, is being held in the Putnam County Jail on charges of felony theft by receiving stolen property, two counts of fleeing or attempting...
Easley, Lawler face runoff for Greene’s District 1

Easley, Lawler face runoff for Greene’s District 1

Easley, Lawler face runoff for Greene’s District 1

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As expected, Georgia voters will go back to the polls June 16 to sort out who will be on the ballot in November, but the May 19 primary did cull the field quite a bit.Republicans Jason Easley and Terry Lawler were clear favorites in the race for District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of...
The East Georgia Concert Chorale will perform “Music for the Soul” on May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

The East Georgia Concert Chorale will perform “Music for the Soul” on May 28, at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro. CONTRIBUTED

East Georgia Concert Chorale to benefit Our Father’s Kitchen

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
When soaring melodies, lush harmonies, moving texts, and beautiful voices combine, souls can be stirred in heartwarming ways.The East Georgia Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Brian Williams, will provide that opportunity May 28 at the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro when it...
Chief John McIlvaine

Chief John McIlvaine

City tight-lipped after police chief put on leave

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the city of Madison has been placed on administrative leave and may not return to his post.According to city officials, Chief John McIlvaine, who was hired in August of 2024, was placed on leave on May 1 and is receiving full pay and benefits for the...
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