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The kitchen of the Bonner’s Triple B Restaurant was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. CONTRIBUTED

The kitchen of the Bonner’s Triple B Restaurant was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. CONTRIBUTED

Popular Morgan County eatery damaged by fire

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 10, 2025
A Morgan County restaurant that has been a local favorite for more than half a century is currently closed after a fire damaged the building last weekend.According to Morgan County Fire Chief Garrett Smith, firefighters responded to a structure fire call at around 11 p.m.
Protest signs share messages about the Trump administration during the Hands Off! event in Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Protest signs share messages about the Trump administration during the Hands Off! event in Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Hands Off! rally held in Madison’s Town Park

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Madison was among more than 1,200 communities across all 50 states that held rallies on April 5 in opposition to recent policies and executive orders from the administration of President Donald Trump.
Dimas S. Ruiz

Dimas S. Ruiz

Man charged with killing coworker

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 10, 2025
A Greensboro man is being charged with murder after a shooting at the Plantation Quail business on Highway 15 between Greensboro and Siloam on April 4.According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Greensboro Police Department responded to 1940 Hwy.
BREAKING NEWS | LAKE OCONEE NEWS

BREAKING NEWS | LAKE OCONEE NEWS

GBI asked to investigate shooting at Plantation Quail

T. Michael Stone
Friday, April 4, 2025
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has asked the GBI for assistance in the investigation of a shooting that took place this morning at Plantation Quail on Hwy 15 between Greensboro and Siloam. Preliminary reports say the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was named to the Georgia Power 50, a list of leaders helping to shape politics in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman was named to the Georgia Power 50, a list of leaders helping to shape politics in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Madison mayor named to Georgia Power 50

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman, an unabashed Democrat, has no plans for the Governor’s Mansion or the White House, but the Democratic party could certainly do worse.
Board members of the newly minted Morgan County Sheriff’s Foundation include (l to r) Steve Whitcomb, Brad Morgan and Robert Trulock. CONTRIBUTED

Board members of the newly minted Morgan County Sheriff’s Foundation include (l to r) Steve Whitcomb, Brad Morgan and Robert Trulock. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Sheriff’s Office forms foundation

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc., a new non-partisan, non-profit organization, has been established to strengthen public safety in Morgan County by leveraging the recently passed Law Enforcement Strategic Support bill.
Marie Bostwick

Marie Bostwick

GWM presents Times’ best-selling author

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
In 1960, women were not allowed to serve on a jury, get a credit card, go on birth control pills, enter a contract without their husbands’ approval, or even get an Ivy League college education. On average, they earned 60 cents for every dollar a man earned. Got your attention?
Outdoor enthusiast Oconee Joe offers guided kayak and boat trips throughout all sections of the upper Oconee River watershed leading into Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoor enthusiast Oconee Joe offers guided kayak and boat trips throughout all sections of the upper Oconee River watershed leading into Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Oconee Joe offers local kayaking, boat tours

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 3, 2025
As the weather warms up, outdoor enthusiast Oconee Joe is providing a unique experience for locals.Oconee Joe offers guided trips throughout all sections of the upper Oconee River watershed leading into Lake Oconee. He is passionate about his work and looks forward to the season ahead.
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