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Rev. Joyce Crawford with Sheriff Donnie Harrison at Lakeside Church. CONTRIBUTED

Rev. Joyce Crawford with Sheriff Donnie Harrison at Lakeside Church. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff Harrison discusses drug abuse in Greene County

Special To The Lake Oconee News
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Greene County is exceptionally fortunate in having Donnie Harrison as our sheriff.In a recent meeting held at Lakeside Church, Harrison discussed the drug and alcohol abuse challenges we face here in Greene County and how our law enforcement addresses them.Harrison explained that the focus is on...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Former CDC leaders worry about agency’s direction, impact on public health

Ty Tagami
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Former leaders of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gathered at the Georgia Capitol on Tuesday at the invitation of Democratic lawmakers to express their concerns about the future of the Atlanta-based disease-fighting agency and its potential impact on the public.The timing...
Kendrick Franklin

Kendrick Franklin

Driver flees through yards, park and store parking lot

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 4, 2025
A Madison man was arrested on multiple charges on Labor Day following a police pursuit through yards in a residential area, a public park, and a convenience store parking lot.Kendrick Franklin, 44, of Madison, faces charges of felony fleeing, failure to maintain lane, reckless driving, DUI,...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Officials continue to tout potential benefits; PILOT payments received

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Rivian’s plans to construct its 2,000-acre Stanton Springs production plant along the Morgan-Walton county line are projected to bring 7,500 new jobs to the area.The $5 billion project is expected to create revenue within each of the counties in the Joint Development Authority, which includes...
The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

The newly opened 530-acre Georgia Conservation Safari Park is committed to inspiring others to have a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world. CONTRIBUTED

Safari park improves Madison’s visibility

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Despite budget cuts, the Madison-Morgan Convention and Visitors Bureau has been able to keep the city highly visible in the tourism market, according to CVB Executive Director Jennifer Rosa Leon, who addressed the Madison City Council meeting held Aug. 29.
Former Smithsonian employee Melissa Swindell is now the director of the Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Former Smithsonian employee Melissa Swindell is now the director of the Georgia Writers Museum. IAN TOCHER/Staff

GWM to host Smithsonian ‘Voices and Votes’ exhibit

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Georgia Writers Museum (GWM), in partnership with the Old School History Museum and The Artisans Village, will host a nationally touring Smithsonian Institution exhibit next spring exploring American democracy.The exhibit, “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,” will arrive April 20 and...
Curtis Atkinson

Curtis Atkinson

Driver stopped by spike strips; charged for DUI, drugs

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 28, 2025
A Snellville man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from a Greene County deputy, only to drive over spike strips deployed ahead of him near the Siloam exit.Curtis Atkinson, 29, faces charges of following too closely, failure to maintain lane, fleeing or attempting to elude a police...
Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Volunteers, staff, and members of the board of directors of Saint Mary’s Health care system celebrated the opening of the Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store Tuesday. The new shop also joined the Chamber of Commerce. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Good Samaritan Hospital’s Upscale Thrift Store opens

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Lake Oconee’s Saint Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital officially opened its new Upscale Thrift Store on Aug. 26.
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