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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Scam alert: Trump supporter loses more than $100K

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an elaborate scam that apparently targets Trump supporters and reportedly took advantage of a local resident who may have lost more than $100,000 as a result.According to reports, the victim contacted Lt.
Students presented their TED talks at Lakeside Church as part of the first-ever TEDxYouth event in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Students presented their TED talks at Lakeside Church as part of the first-ever TEDxYouth event in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Students share ideas worth spreading at ‘Beyond Limits’ event

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Greene County School System achieved a historic milestone on March 28 by organizing TEDxYouth: Beyond Limits, becoming the first school district in Georgia to host an official TEDxYouth event.
Sheryl McCollum

Sheryl McCollum

GWM hosts biggest crime & wine event yet

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Crime & Wine experience has become the most popular event hosted by the Georgia Writers Museum, drawing well over 1,000 attendees across past gatherings held at the museum, Del Webb, Cuscowilla, and other venues.The next installment — set for May 16 — is expected to be the largest yet.
Members of Georgia Humanities posed with panelists Cathy Cox, Gov. Nathan Deal, and Legislator Calvin Smyre shortly before their discussion on democracy and the current condition of state and federal politics took place. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Members of Georgia Humanities posed with panelists Cathy Cox, Gov. Nathan Deal, and Legislator Calvin Smyre shortly before their discussion on democracy and the current condition of state and federal politics took place. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Deal and Smyre discuss democracy for Voices and Votes

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The month-long Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy, “Voices and Votes,” that opened Saturday morning at the Putnam County Annex building, served as the backdrop that evening for a wide-ranging and candid discussion on the state of the nation’s political system.
Morgan County Primary and Elementary School students sing the national anthem to open the Thursday morning groundbreaking ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County Primary and Elementary School students sing the national anthem to open the Thursday morning groundbreaking ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

MCCS breaks ground on new K-5 combined school

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Morgan County Charter Schools kicked off construction of its new K-5 facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 23.The board of education celebrated by turning the soil with several community members, local officials, and teachers in attendance.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills discusses the Dermond case with reporters recently in his office. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills discusses the Dermond case with reporters recently in his office. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Sheriff discusses Dermond case 12 years later

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 30, 2026
This week will mark 12 years since the brutal slayings of Russell and Shirley Dermond in the Lake Oconee area.
Greene County African American Museum founder and historian Mamie Hillman and her husband, John Hillman Sr., listen to one of the speakers before the marker is unveiled. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Greene County African American Museum founder and historian Mamie Hillman and her husband, John Hillman Sr., listen to one of the speakers before the marker is unveiled. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

New historical marker unveiled in Greensboro

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 30, 2026
In 2026, the Georgia Historical Society will install only five new historical markers across the state—one of which was unveiled Sunday on the courthouse lawn in Greensboro.
Thomas "Tog" Goss

Thomas "Tog" Goss

PGH names new CEO

Thomas Goss
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Following an extensive three-month search that included more than 90 candidates, the Putnam County Hospital Authority Board has announced the selection of Thomas “Tog” Goss as the incoming chief executive officer of Putnam General Hospital (PGH).Goss will officially assume his new role on June 1.
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