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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Smith Communications receives 21 GPA awards

Staff Report
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Awards were presented June 20 during the Georgia Press Association (GPA) convention at Jekyll Island to celebrate outstanding achievements in community journalism.In this year’s editorial contest, 482 awards were presented in 42 categories to 74 newspapers from 2,213 total entries.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (center) cuts the ribbon at the Carmichael Commons grand opening, alongside city council members and representatives of several contributing companies. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (center) cuts the ribbon at the Carmichael Commons grand opening, alongside city council members and representatives of several contributing companies. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Carmichael Commons cuts ribbon for townhome development

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Parallel Housing Inc. and Woda Cooper Companies Inc. held the grand opening for Carmichael Commons of Madison on June 18, accompanied by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The development, which cost $18.2 million, is located at 1202 Currybury Dr. and features 60 townhomes.
Jonathan Echols

Jonathan Echols

Rutledge man arrested on assault charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Jonathan Douglas Echols, 42, of Rutledge, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, battery on a pregnant female, and battery under the family violence statute after an incident that occurred on June 22 on Estes Road.
In a presentation at Barrel 118 on Friday night, Kevin Tomson-Hooper introduced four new artworks to the Eatonton Sculpture Trail, including “Delicate Balance,” which has been installed outside The Artisans Village Gallery on West Marion Street. IAN TOCHER/Staff

In a presentation at Barrel 118 on Friday night, Kevin Tomson-Hooper introduced four new artworks to the Eatonton Sculpture Trail, including “Delicate Balance,” which has been installed outside The Artisans Village Gallery on West Marion Street. IAN TOCHER/Staff

New artworks expand Eatonton sculpture trail

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Observant visitors to downtown Eatonton will no doubt notice a few changes to the sculpture trail introduced last year.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County Board of Commissioners adopt FY26 budget

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 19, 2025
During its meeting on Tuesday, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the final FY26 general fund budget of roughly $30.77 million. The entire budget, including capital project and special revenue funds, amounts to about $49.63 million.
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