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Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26 to mark the beginning of construction for Lake Country Village in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26 to mark the beginning of construction for Lake Country Village in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

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Ground broken for Lake Country Village

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Georgia real estate development company Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony June 26 at Lake Country Village, the mixed-use development it is building across Hwy. 44 from Harmony Crossing.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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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

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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

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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.
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