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Morgan County Sheriff’s Investigators Sgt. Chase Young, Chad Lanier and Joseph Pritchett, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt. Harry Luke (in green shirt) show the drugs they worked to get off the streets. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Sheriff’s Investigators Sgt. Chase Young, Chad Lanier and Joseph Pritchett, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt. Harry Luke (in green shirt) show the drugs they worked to get off the streets. CONTRIBUTED

Agencies work together to arrest drug supplier

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Morgan County deputies helped wrap up a drug case that Lt. Harry Luke of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office had been working on for quite a while.For years, each time Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt.
First Call Pregnancy Center’s 20th anniversary celebration consisted of many members of the community, including families, volunteers, and staff members. CONTRIBUTED

First Call Pregnancy Center’s 20th anniversary celebration consisted of many members of the community, including families, volunteers, and staff members. CONTRIBUTED

First Call Pregnancy Center celebrates 20th anniversary

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 9, 2025
First Call Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization based in Greensboro that assists parents facing unplanned pregnancies in Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Hancock, and Taliaferro counties. The nonprofit was founded in 2005 and hosted its 20th anniversary celebration Oct.
Joshua J. Robinson

Joshua J. Robinson

Fairgrounds flareup results in arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A Monroe County man, who got into an altercation with a Madison police officer during the “Tailgate 2025” event held at the Madison Fairgrounds Sept. 27, was arrested on multiple charges.Joshua J.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

ICE conducts operation in Morgan County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aren’t just detaining and deporting individuals from border towns and big cities.Recently, the agency was involved in a case in Morgan County.
Greene County Young Life members hold up three fingers each to represent the “Three L’s of Discipling” within the organization’s ministry, including the Person of Christ, the Work of Christ, and the Invitation of Christ. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Young Life members hold up three fingers each to represent the “Three L’s of Discipling” within the organization’s ministry, including the Person of Christ, the Work of Christ, and the Invitation of Christ. CONTRIBUTED

Young Life of Greene County hosts annual banquet

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Since 1941, the international Christian ministry Young Life has reached out to students from middle school to college age.
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.
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