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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

School system reports 93.1% graduation rate

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Morgan County Charter Schools (MCCS) recently revealed a 93.1% graduation rate for the Class of 2025. The announcement came four months after Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for 257 students, its largest senior class to date.
Inspired by an open-book photo of a Bible (right), Brian Danson created an allmetal sculpture featuring a pair of disembodied hands playing a harp that drew enough votes for him as the event’s Peoples’ Choice-winning artist. CONTRIBUTED

Inspired by an open-book photo of a Bible (right), Brian Danson created an allmetal sculpture featuring a pair of disembodied hands playing a harp that drew enough votes for him as the event’s Peoples’ Choice-winning artist. CONTRIBUTED

Dual Vision delivers again for Artisans Village Guild

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Artisans Village Guild (AVG) hosted more than 350 guests last Thursday night for its 9th annual Dual Vision reveal, held for the fourth-straight year at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton.
Jakyrey Benson

Jakyrey Benson

Deputy intercepts possible prison contraband

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 25, 2025
A Greene County deputy arrested two Augusta men who may have been involved in a scheme to deliver contraband to Georgia prisons.Jakyrey Benson, 19. And Jaquise Benson, 21, was both charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute on Sept. 15.
The HSMC had another successful year hosting “Paws for Pistons,” receiving several donations for the shelter. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The HSMC had another successful year hosting “Paws for Pistons,” receiving several donations for the shelter. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Paws for Pistons: Humane society hosts annual car show

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Humane Society of Morgan County hosted its “Paws for Pistons” charity car show in downtown Madison on Sept. 21. The annual event, free to the public, took place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“My Verizon phone and AT&T phone through work don’t really work at her house,” Hassel Weems told the Putnam County Commission, referring to his mother’s property where she wants to lease a small area to a cellular tower builder. “Those people can’t call 911 if the power is out.” CONTRIBUTED

“My Verizon phone and AT&T phone through work don’t really work at her house,” Hassel Weems told the Putnam County Commission, referring to his mother’s property where she wants to lease a small area to a cellular tower builder. “Those people can’t call 911 if the power is out.” CONTRIBUTED

Putnam BOC approves another new cell tower

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Sept. 16 Putnam County Commission meeting opened with a Planning and Zoning hearing on a request to build a new 255-foot cell tower on land owned by 83-year-old BJ Weems, whose family has been on the property at 1103 Oconee Springs Road for nearly a century.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Separate vehicle pursuits result in two arrests

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Both Greene County law enforcement agencies were involved in vehicle pursuits last week.According to a report obtained from the Greensboro Police Department, officers were patrolling the area of Memorial Drive on Sept. 7 when they observed a male driving a four-wheeler on North East Street.
Greene County Fire and Rescue B Shift unveils the sign announcing the planned The Reddy Drill Yard named for Chris Eddy, which will be used for training once completed. HEATHER HARRIS/Staff

Greene County Fire and Rescue B Shift unveils the sign announcing the planned The Reddy Drill Yard named for Chris Eddy, which will be used for training once completed. HEATHER HARRIS/Staff

Training facility named after the late Chief Eddy

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Battalion Chief Chris Eddy of Greene County Fire and Rescue was honored by area firefighters, local government officials, and many friends and admirers at a ceremony held at Greene County’s Fire Department headquarters on the anniversary of his 2024 death.
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