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Just some of the bicycles and other toys purchased last year for the Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign, which the Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson hopes to exceed this year. CONTRIBUTED

Just some of the bicycles and other toys purchased last year for the Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign, which the Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson hopes to exceed this year. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton Fire Dept. ready to fill Fireman Santa’s Sleigh again

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Tis the season for giving, and the Eatonton Fire Department (EFD) is getting into the Christmas spirit through its 16th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign for kids and families living within city limits. Officially, Eatonton’s city boundary extends in a 2.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greensboro mayor fights off challengers

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams appears to have fought off two challengers to remain the mayor of Greensboro for four more years, defeating Vince Lewis and Greensboro City Councilman Christopher Moore.But it was close. Unofficial results indicate Williams tallied 326 votes, but Lewis got 307.
Gloria Hood recently expanded her small business, Sew Gloria Designs, into a brick-and-mortar store with various colorful resources for the craft-loving community. CONTRIBUTED

Gloria Hood recently expanded her small business, Sew Gloria Designs, into a brick-and-mortar store with various colorful resources for the craft-loving community. CONTRIBUTED

Former GCSS teacher opens Athens craft store

Skyla Morris
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Gloria Hood, a former Greene County resident and educator, spent 27 years in the classroom as a special education math teacher before retiring early to focus on her small business, Sew Gloria Designs.
Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp holds a proclamation regarding Operation Green Light Putnam County, which encourages local citizens from Nov. 4-11, to “recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in a window of their place of business or residence.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp holds a proclamation regarding Operation Green Light Putnam County, which encourages local citizens from Nov. 4-11, to “recognize the importance of honoring all those who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying green lights in a window of their place of business or residence.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

BOC considers rezoning, rebates, rollback rates

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21 for its second of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
Andrew J. Richardson

Andrew J. Richardson

Man who attacked mother found guilty, sentenced to 20 years

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 30, 2025
A man who attacked his own mother has been sentenced to 20 years by Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell after a Morgan County jury convicted him of two counts of aggravated assault, one count of exploitation and intimidation of an elder person, one count of battery family violence, and one count...
The Greene College & Career Academy was awarded during the Governor’s Workforce Development Summit, held Oct. 20-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene College & Career Academy was awarded during the Governor’s Workforce Development Summit, held Oct. 20-21 at the Georgia World Congress Center. CONTRIBUTED

Greene College and Career Academy earns statewide honor

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The Greene College and Career Academy was recently recognized with statewide honors as Georgia College and Career Academy of the Year. The award was presented to the career academy’s administration during the Governor’s Workforce Development Summit, held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Oct.
Nolan L. Huger

Nolan L. Huger

Charleston man arrested on trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 30, 2025
A South Carolina man was arrested on a cocaine trafficking charge after a Greene County deputy pulled him over on Oct. 22.Nolan Leroy Huger, 39, of Charleston, also faces charges of tampering with evidence and a window tint violation.According to reports, Sgt.
Cindi Fetch, owner of Community Roots, lost more than half of her space inside the market as a result of the building’s fire in July. She is finding creative ways to use front space that wasn’t impacted from the damage. CONTRIBUTED

Cindi Fetch, owner of Community Roots, lost more than half of her space inside the market as a result of the building’s fire in July. She is finding creative ways to use front space that wasn’t impacted from the damage. CONTRIBUTED

Community Roots Market reopens three months after downtown fire

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Downtown Madison’s Community Roots Market has officially reopened to the public, resuming sales of goods from local farmers and producers. The small business temporarily closed in July after a fire destroyed a large portion of the building, including Betty Gene’s Diner.
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