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The site plan and artist rendering for the Rivian property includes green space. CONTRIBUTED

The site plan and artist rendering for the Rivian property includes green space. CONTRIBUTED

Bumpy road for Rivian

T. Michael Stone
Friday, May 6, 2022
According to reports, the Morgan County Board of Tax Assessors balked at approving a tax exemption proposal involving the planned Rivian EV plant on April 27.
“This is not what we expected and we’re disappointed,” LOA Board attorney Dick Schmidt’s reaction to the Board of Education’s latest settlement offer in a statement Tuesday to the Lake Oconee News. MARK ENGEL/Staff

“This is not what we expected and we’re disappointed,” LOA Board attorney Dick Schmidt’s reaction to the Board of Education’s latest settlement offer in a statement Tuesday to the Lake Oconee News. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Everyone ‘disappointed’ but LOA lawsuit continues

Mark Engel
Friday, May 6, 2022
Roger Fields was disappointed. Also, he was angry. “We feel very slighted by them,” he told the Lake Oconee News on Tuesday.

Two women attacked by dogs in Madison

T. Michael Stone
Friday, May 6, 2022
Madison police officers were notified about unrestrained canines chasing and biting people in the area of Madison Avenue April 25. According to reports, one dog was black and grey and the other brown, a witness said the brown dog was a boxer. Sgt.
The groundbreaking ceremony consisted of faculty, LOA board members, BOE members, community leaders and many students of all ages at LOA who are thrilled about this building and programming in the near future. CONTRIBUTED

The groundbreaking ceremony consisted of faculty, LOA board members, BOE members, community leaders and many students of all ages at LOA who are thrilled about this building and programming in the near future. CONTRIBUTED

Fine Arts building

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy officially commenced the groundbreaking on its new Fine Arts Center on its campus earlier this month. This project was celebrated with an on-site ceremony, featuring performances by the LOA Jazz Band and an introduction by LOA CEO, Dr. Otho Tucker.
The reception included a cake made by Merci Beaucoup Fine Cakes & Pastry. CONTRIBUTED

The reception included a cake made by Merci Beaucoup Fine Cakes & Pastry. CONTRIBUTED

Alice Walker’s new book launch hosted by GWM

Lynn Hobbs
Friday, April 29, 2022
About 150 people got to visit with Alice Walker as she launched her new book during an event at the Plaza Arts Center on April 12. Walker and her friend, Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, discussed the book via Zoom.
Volunteers enjoy a free meal together, hosted by The Plaza Arts Center, as thanks for their time and dedication to the center. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Volunteers enjoy a free meal together, hosted by The Plaza Arts Center, as thanks for their time and dedication to the center. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

The Plaza Arts Center hosts volunteer appreciation day

Bailey Ballard
Friday, April 29, 2022
The Plaza Arts Center hosted a volunteer appreciation party on April 21 in celebration of the many efforts their volunteers make for the betterment of the center.
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Progressive brunch and shopping with author Karen White

News Staff
Friday, April 29, 2022
Karen White is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 30 books, including the Tradd Street mystery series, The Last Night in London, Dreams of Falling, The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, and A Long Time Gone.
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