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Former CDC leaders worry about agency’s direction, impact on public health

Ty Tagami
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Former leaders of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday at the invitation of Democratic lawmakers to express their concerns about the future of the Atlanta-based disease-fighting agency and its potential impact on the public.
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Rivian opponents wait for judge’s decision

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Construction is expected to begin within the next year on Rivian Automotive’s $5 billion, 2,000-acre Stanton Springs electric vehicle manufacturing facility. Many Morgan County residents remain opposed to the plant, however, as the company increases efforts to make progress.
The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

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Safari park improves Madison’s visibility

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Despite budget cuts, the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau has been able to keep the city highly visible in the tourism market, according to CVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa Leon, who addressed the Madison City Council meeting held Aug. 29.
Former Smithsonian employee Melissa Swindell is now the director of the Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Former Smithsonian employee Melissa Swindell is now the director of the Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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GWM to host Smithsonian ‘Voices and Votes’ exhibit

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Georgia Writers Museum (GWM), in partnership with the Old School History Museum and The Artisans Village, will host a nationally touring Smithsonian Institution exhibit next spring exploring American democracy.
Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store opens

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lake Oconee’s Saint Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital officially opened its new Upscale Thrift Store on Aug. 26. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the same day.
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Candidates qualify for city elections in Lake Country

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Morgan County will hold only one municipal election, but Greene County will have a plethora of candidates to choose from on Nov. 4.Three candidates emerged for Greensboro mayor during the qualifying period held from Aug. 18 to Aug.
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