The Haven at Lake Oconee hosts school supplies drive

The Haven at Lake Oconee, an assisted living facility in Greensboro, held its community event, “Back to School With Seniors,” on Aug. 22. The school supplies drive is one of the facility’s first major events since its opening in October of last year.

Two arrested in investigation of burglaries, thefts, counterfeits

A four-month rash of burglaries, mail thefts, identity fraud, and shoplifting reportedly came to an end last week with the arrest of two men in Putnam County. And although many arrests are made without incident, these two were anything but, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.

Qualifying for municipal elections begins

The three incumbent elected officials in the Madison City government have qualified to run for another term.Mayor Fred Perriman, District 2 Councilor Eric Joyce, and District 5 Councilor Betsy Wagenhauser made it official when the qualifying period began Aug.

Gaines to campaign for U.S. Congress

Republican State Representative Houston Gaines (R-Athens) announced July 31 that he will run for the 10th Congressional District as the current Congressman Mike Collins runs for the U.S. Senate.Gaines has served in the State House since 2019.

Millage rates now set in Morgan County

Morgan County’s taxing entities all set millage rates over the past week.The Morgan County Board of Commissioners set the 2025 rate Aug. 5 at 9.466, which represents the rollback rate, down from last year’s rate of 9.686.

BOC continues comprehensive plan discussion

Greene County’s Board of Commissioners held a public hearing during their Aug. 12 meeting to discuss revisions for the county’s comprehensive plan.

Housing shortage hinders Georgia’s growth

Georgia is adding people faster than it’s adding places for them to live.A recent study by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, titled Short Supply: How Many More Homes Does Georgia Need?

Tubing accident sends 7-year-old to hospital

A seven-year-old girl was injured in a tubing accident on Lake Oconee on Saturday. She was riding on the inflatable raft with an eight-year-old girl at the time, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.Shortly before 5 p.m.

Greensboro hears live tribute to Ray Charles

The Jazz Legacy Project brought to life the music of the legendary Ray Charles on Aug. 14 at Festival Hall. Vocalist Cleveland P.

GCSS reports Milestones 2024-25 score improvements

Greene County School System recently revealed an increase in performance levels among “most grade levels” of its students. The data is measured based on the results of the 2024-25 Georgia Milestones assessments, which are required for grades 3-12.The district released a press release on Aug.