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Morgan County’s Class of 2025 sings the alma mater shortly after receiving their diplomas. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County’s Class of 2025 sings the alma mater shortly after receiving their diplomas. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County bids farewell to the Class of 2025

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 on May 23 at Bill Corry Stadium in Madison. Two hundred fifty-seven graduating seniors received their diplomas at the ceremony, with friends and family celebrating in the stands.
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Piedmont Water holds community meetings

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Piedmont Water held its annual community meetings earlier this month at Lakeside Church, drawing customers from the Landings, Reynolds Lake Oconee, and Cedar Cove Hickory Point neighborhoods.
Elizabeth Wood Hall

Elizabeth Wood Hall

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Woman arrested for allegedly stabbing husband

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A Greene County woman was arrested May 23 after allegedly stabbing her husband four times, according to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.Elizabeth Wood Hall, 46, faces charges of aggravated assault in the wake of the incident.
Several leaders from Madison and Loganville pay tribute to fallen soldiers as “Taps” plays near the ceremony’s conclusion. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Several leaders from Madison and Loganville pay tribute to fallen soldiers as “Taps” plays near the ceremony’s conclusion. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Town Park hosts 27th annual Ride For America ceremony

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Madison’s American Legion Calvin George Post 37, alongside Loganville’s Post 233, hosted the 27th annual Ride for America on Memorial Day, May 26. Three hundred motorcyclists made the trip from Loganville’s Post 233 to Madison Town Park for the ceremony.
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Residents respond to Lake Oconee Estates lawsuit

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Residents living near Veazey Connector are upset with a lawsuit filed three weeks ago by Lake Oconee Estates & Beach Club against Greene County involving the Board of Commissioners’ denial of a rezoning request.
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Putnam HFH announces Carter Crossing project

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 29, 2025
During a luncheon held on May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County announced the development of Carter Crossing, located in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road.
The Morgan County Board of Education recognized its 2025 Support Persons of the Year during its May 12 meeting, including (l-r) Morgan County High School’s Sheryl Carr, Morgan County Middle School’s Kelly Whitlock, Morgan County Elementary School’s Earleen Foster, and Morgan County Primary School’s Melba Williams. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The Morgan County Board of Education recognized its 2025 Support Persons of the Year during its May 12 meeting, including (l-r) Morgan County High School’s Sheryl Carr, Morgan County Middle School’s Kelly Whitlock, Morgan County Elementary School’s Earleen Foster, and Morgan County Primary School’s Melba Williams. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Morgan County BOE recognizes staff; approves tentative FY26 budget

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Several Morgan County teachers and staff members were celebrated during the Morgan County Board of Education’s May 12 meeting.The 2025 Teachers of the Year (TOTY) and Support Persons of the Year (SPOTY) were recognized.
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Morgan County BOC discusses proposed $49.6M FY26 budget

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners discussed a broad agenda of concerns during its May 20 meeting. The FY26 budget was the primary focus of the meeting, with the board showcasing the budget proposal to the public.The FY26 budget report proposes a total budget of approximately $49.
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