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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

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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

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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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Greene County BOC discusses landscaping plans for future roundabouts

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Georgia Department of Transportation’s plan to widen Highway 44 continues to progress in Greene County.The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a GDOT maintenance agreement for roundabout and median landscaping expenses during its June 10 meeting.
The No Kings rally held at the intersection of Lake Oconee Parkway and Linger Longer Road attracted people from six counties, many carrying signs expressing opposition to President Trump’s policies. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The No Kings rally held at the intersection of Lake Oconee Parkway and Linger Longer Road attracted people from six counties, many carrying signs expressing opposition to President Trump’s policies. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Trump opponents hold ‘No Kings’ Rally

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 19, 2025
A relatively small but enthusiastic group of protesters gathered near the intersection of Lake Oconee Parkway and Linger Longer Road on Flag Day, which coincidentally was also President Donald Trump’s birthday, to express their dissatisfaction with his policies, including recent immigration raids...
Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks (left) as well as Chief Deputy Jason Welch and Captain Bo Kelly are ready to start patrolling the waters of Lake Oconee in the interest of public safety. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks (left) as well as Chief Deputy Jason Welch and Captain Bo Kelly are ready to start patrolling the waters of Lake Oconee in the interest of public safety. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Anchors aweigh: MCSO begins patrolling Lake Oconee

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Morgan County has a navy.After seven years without a boat, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office has acquired a vessel to patrol the 89 miles of shoreline it has on Lake Oconee and the Apalachee River.
Fenmoor Golf Club will be a private, members-only course designed by Steve Smyers and is expected to open in the fall of 2026. CONTRIBUTED

Fenmoor Golf Club will be a private, members-only course designed by Steve Smyers and is expected to open in the fall of 2026. CONTRIBUTED

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Reynolds reveals 8th golf course coming next year

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Reynolds Lake Oconee will complete the construction of its eighth golf course next year, further solidifying its position as one of the country’s premier golf communities. Fenmoor Golf Club will be a private, members-only course designed by Steve Smyers and is expected to open in the fall of 2026.
The floats by Stay Country and Luxury Dream Vacations were awarded following the 2025 Dairy Festival Parade. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The floats by Stay Country and Luxury Dream Vacations were awarded following the 2025 Dairy Festival Parade. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Dairy Festival delivers again for Eatonton

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Since the inaugural event in 1953, the Pilot Club of Eatonton has been presenting the annual Dairy Festival, held each June to officially commemorate Dairy Month.
This bag of suspected cocaine was found during a traffic stop June 4. CONTRIBUTED

This bag of suspected cocaine was found during a traffic stop June 4. CONTRIBUTED

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Two SC men arrested, one wanted by FBI

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Two South Carolina men were arrested on drug charges on June 4 following a traffic stop conducted by Greene County deputy Lt. Patrick Paquette on I-20.James Alford Taylor Jr., 37, of 354 Sea Island Pkwy., Beaufort, and Ishmael Rivers, 26, of 17 Old Country Dr.
Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for being named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for being named the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Morgan County BOE honors achievements; approves FY26 budget

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 12, 2025
During Dr. Susan Stancil’s first board meeting as superintendent on June 9, she and the Morgan County Board of Education recognized several students and staff members for their accomplishments.
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