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Ken McCord in front of the former Oconee Brewing Company, now being launched as Barrel & Rail. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Ken McCord in front of the former Oconee Brewing Company, now being launched as Barrel & Rail. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Historic Greensboro building reopens as ‘Barrel and Rail’

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 16, 2026
A historic downtown building in Greensboro is getting a new lease on life as a modern event venue, marking another step in the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts.The structure, once home to a 1930s bottling plant and later the well-known Oconee Brewing Company, has been transformed into “Barrel...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Commissioners name interim county manager finalists

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
According to a press release on Monday afternoon, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners (BOC) has scheduled an executive session to conduct interviews this Friday to fill the position of interim county manager after longstanding County Manager Paul Van Haute recently announced plans to retire.On...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Failure of elections bill could lead to quick switch to hand-marked ballots

Mark Niesse
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Georgia lawmakers set up the possibility of a swift conversion to hand-marked paper ballots this year when they failed to pass a bill early Friday morning that would have gradually replaced the state’s touchscreen voting system.The Senate’s refusal to vote on the bipartisan elections bill leaves...
Sergio Alessandro Ramos Escutia

Sergio Alessandro Ramos Escutia

Another chase leads deputies through Union Point

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 9, 2026
A Greene County deputy chased a Greensboro man on a winding journey through the streets of Union Point in the early morning hours of April 3 until the driver finally relented and pulled over.Sergio Alessandro Ramos-Escutia, 23, of 1591 Grey Land Rd., Greensboro, is being charged with felony fleeing...
Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison and Greene County Elections Director Rebecca Anglin. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison and Greene County Elections Director Rebecca Anglin. CONTRIBUTED

Locals officials participate in fashion fundraiser

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks, Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Greene County Elections Director Rebecca Anglin, and Chief Garret Smith of Morgan County Fire and Rescue all participated in the Anchor Point SANE, Inc. “What They Were Wearing Fashion Show,” held March 26 at South Main...
L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Marketing and Development Manager Katherine Mahlberg, Habitat ReStore Manager Vicki Cottrell, and Executive Director Murali Thirumal are looking forward to Songwriters Night, April 18 at Briarpatch Farm in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Habitat hopes to hit right note with Songwriters Night

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 9, 2026
With guitars, good food, and a mission to build more homes, Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated fundraisers ever: a Songwriters Night designed to bring the community together while supporting affordable housing.Hosted by longtime supporters Mike...
L-R: Daniel Whitten, Jack Morris, Dominic Baxter, Engineering Instructor Brian Johnson, Seth Mullins, Ben Jarrell, Georgia-Pacific Mill Manager Wesley Stone, CTAE Director Jennifer Butler, Tanner Somogy, Markus Mann, Michael Stewart, Principal Melanie Sigler, GP Human Resource Ashby Smith, Coach Greg Thompson, and Ag Mechanics Instructor Briana Stoops. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Daniel Whitten, Jack Morris, Dominic Baxter, Engineering Instructor Brian Johnson, Seth Mullins, Ben Jarrell, Georgia-Pacific Mill Manager Wesley Stone, CTAE Director Jennifer Butler, Tanner Somogy, Markus Mann, Michael Stewart, Principal Melanie Sigler, GP Human Resource Ashby Smith, Coach Greg Thompson, and Ag Mechanics Instructor Briana Stoops. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia-Pacific Madison unlocks educational opportunities at MCHS

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood has presented Morgan County High School with a $13,000 donation to support multiple departments within the school’s Career Academy and provide scholarships for students continuing their technical education.Of the total contribution, $6,000 will support the forestry,...
Senior students recognized by their career coaches. CONTRIBUTED

Senior students recognized by their career coaches. CONTRIBUTED

Students earn $37,000 at Thillen Education Foundation recognition receptions

News Staff
Thursday, April 9, 2026
The Thillen Education Foundation, in affiliation with Greene College & Career Academy, recognized recipients of the Dave Dollar Awards during its second-semester receptions.The most recent Student Recognition Reception was held on March 17, when student earnings surpassed $37,000.
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