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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.
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian breaks ground on planned Stanton Springs factory

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rivian Automotive has moved forward with its plans to launch a 2,000-acre EV production plant at Stanton Springs North, breaking ground for the long-delayed project on Sept. 16. The ceremony involved several state officials — including Gov.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC approves $137,500 for farm protection grant

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met to discuss multiple updates and business concerns on Sept. 2.The meeting began with a presentation from the Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau to highlight the board’s 2024-25 report.
Gus Davis

Gus Davis

Employee takes more than $10,000 in copper wire

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 11, 2025
When a local business manager noticed copper wire mysteriously disappearing from the company’s inventory, he installed surveillance cameras. What he saw on the security videos prompted a call to the Eatonton Police Department.
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