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Piedmont Water lab supervisor Kyle Craig (second from left) speaks to visitors about his work in the site’s microbiology lab. CONTRIBUTED

Piedmont Water lab supervisor Kyle Craig (second from left) speaks to visitors about his work in the site’s microbiology lab. CONTRIBUTED

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Piedmont Water welcomes tour visitors

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Piedmont Water Company, a privately owned water and wastewater provider based in Eatonton, is one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast. The company operates a water treatment plant at Lake Oconee, offering monthly public tours.
The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions. CONTRIBUTED

The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions. CONTRIBUTED

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LOHS readies for ‘Wine, Wags, and Whiskers’

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lake Oconee Humane Society (LOHS) is preparing to host its fourth-annual “Wine, Wags, and Whiskers” fundraiser. The event will take place 6-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Festival Hall in Greensboro, featuring wine tastings, live music, and silent and live auctions.
Adahreyon Dessausure

Adahreyon Dessausure

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Teenager in stolen car caught after brief chase

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A North Carolina teenager driving a stolen car was arrested in Morgan County on July 20 after a brief pursuit on a congested portion of I-20.Adahreyon Dessausure, 17, of Greensboro, N.C., faces charges of theft by receiving stolen property, reckless driving and driving without a license as a result.
D’ivion Tullis

D’ivion Tullis

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Suspect who fled traffic stop caught in Newton County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A Covington man who fled from a traffic stop in Greene County last year is now in the Greene County jail after being arrested in Newton County on a charge of making a terroristic threat at the Covington Walmart on July 9.
Part history teacher and part motivational life coach, U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.) Lee Ellis kept his audience enthralled with remarkable tales of courage, perseverance, and hope surrounding his more than five years in a Vietnamese POW facility. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Part history teacher and part motivational life coach, U.S. Air Force Col. (ret.) Lee Ellis kept his audience enthralled with remarkable tales of courage, perseverance, and hope surrounding his more than five years in a Vietnamese POW facility. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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POW stay in ‘Hanoi Hilton’ provides life lessons

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Following an introduction by BankSouth President and CEO Harold Reynolds, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Lee Ellis took the stage at Lake Oconee Church last Thursday evening, where he presented “Leadership Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton,” a harrowing tale of courage, character, and resilience.
Melvin Tiller

Melvin Tiller

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Teenager arrested in drive-by shooting incident

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The Madison Police Department and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a drive-by shooting on Meadow Ridge Drive on July 20, which has resulted in one arrest. Bullets struck two homes, but no injuries were reported.According to reports, Sgt.
A Morgan County investigator secures suspect Daquan Unique Davis. CONTRIBUTED

A Morgan County investigator secures suspect Daquan Unique Davis. CONTRIBUTED

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Wild police chase leads to three arrests

Michael Stone
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Law enforcement personnel from Greene County, Morgan County, and the city of Greensboro arrested two men and a woman on July 10 after a lengthy chase and foot pursuit.Chrishawn Tyrone Johnson, 31, of Raeford, N.C.
Lakika Culp

Lakika Culp

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Putnam County woman jailed for theft from employer

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, July 17, 2025
An Eatonton woman was arrested last week for stealing approximately $2,000 worth of electronics while she was working at Walmart.Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said Lakika Culp had worked at Walmart in Eatonton for almost 20 years.
Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Schmuhl sworn in as GCSS superintendent

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education held a called meeting on July 10 to vote on the final approval of Dr. Arryn Schmuhl as the new GCSS superintendent. The BOE entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and Schmuhl was sworn in by Judge Russell Wall shortly after.
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