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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County commissioners hire new attorney

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Morgan County finally has legal representation after not having an attorney since January, following the termination of Christian Henry.The Board of Commissioners hired “governmental boutique” Jarrard & Davis as the county attorney during a special-called meeting on May 13.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Residents react to Madison’s transportation proposal

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
On May 5, the Madison City Council chamber was packed with concerned residents for a town hall meeting that allowed them to participate in the discussion of a transportation plan called “Madison on the Move,” which was published on the city’s website.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA discusses funding options for new middle school

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling told the Board of Governors last Monday that an architectural and engineering firm has toured the school’s campus to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for the new middle school.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Developer takes legal action against county

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
In 2024, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning request from A1 to PUD for a 264-acre property near Veazey Connector, allowing the creation of 365 lots for the Lake Oconee Estates & Beach Club.
Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Driver slams into Greene County patrol units

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Two Greene County deputies and a motorist narrowly avoided serious injuries on I-20 on May 11 when a distracted driver collided with patrol units and caused a chain-reaction accident. According to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Deputy Ryan Hall and Sgt.
Greene County K-9 officer Griff helped Deputy Leo Sierra uncover 6.5 pounds marijuana during an April 30 traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County K-9 officer Griff helped Deputy Leo Sierra uncover 6.5 pounds marijuana during an April 30 traffic stop. CONTRIBUTED

South Carolina men arrested on drug charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A pair of South Carolina men were arrested April 30 when a Greene County deputy discovered 6.5 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle.Preston Artavious McCalister and Brendon Tahj Barton, both of Aiken, South Carolina, face charges of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County woman killed in tragic accident

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the death of a Morgan County woman who was killed April 26 when she fell out of a vehicle traveling on Linger Longer Road in the Reynolds Lake Oconee area of Greene County.
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