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Deputy Leo Sierra found a drone under a blanket during a traffic stop and later uncovered contraband likely headed to a Georgia prison. CONTRIBUTED

Deputy Leo Sierra found a drone under a blanket during a traffic stop and later uncovered contraband likely headed to a Georgia prison. CONTRIBUTED

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Possible prison contraband intercepted by Greene County deputies

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Greene County deputies foiled two more attempts to smuggle contraband into a Georgia prison last week.Chais Spencer, of 57 Hardwick St.
Community members gathered May 13 for the unveiling of benches dedicated in memory of middle school students Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident in January. CONTRIBUTED

Community members gathered May 13 for the unveiling of benches dedicated in memory of middle school students Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident in January. CONTRIBUTED

Memorial benches dedicated to Avett Jackson, Bennett Rabern

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 22, 2025
A pair of memorial benches were unveiled at Tracy Brown Field to honor Avett Jackson and Bennett Rabern, two Morgan County Middle School students who tragically lost their lives in an ATV accident earlier this year.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Greensboro discusses future city hall plans

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Greensboro City Council is poised for significant changes this year, as it moves forward with plans to implement a new city hall.In their brief regular session on May 19, the city council discussed plans to demolish the current city hall on North Main Street.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Morgan County commissioners hire new attorney

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Morgan County finally has legal representation after not having an attorney since January, following the termination of Christian Henry.The Board of Commissioners hired “governmental boutique” Jarrard & Davis as the county attorney during a special-called meeting on May 13.
All smiles at the closing of the ceremony with special guests and Garden Club members. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

All smiles at the closing of the ceremony with special guests and Garden Club members. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Blue Star Memorial revealed in Greensboro

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 15, 2025
A Blue Star Memorial Marker dedication ceremony was held on May 8 in Greensboro.
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Residents react to Madison’s transportation proposal

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
On May 5, the Madison City Council chamber was packed with concerned residents for a town hall meeting that allowed them to participate in the discussion of a transportation plan called “Madison on the Move,” which was published on the city’s website.
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LOA discusses funding options for new middle school

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling told the Board of Governors last Monday that an architectural and engineering firm has toured the school’s campus to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for the new middle school.
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Developer takes legal action against county

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 15, 2025
In 2024, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning request from A1 to PUD for a 264-acre property near Veazey Connector, allowing the creation of 365 lots for the Lake Oconee Estates & Beach Club.
Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

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Driver slams into Greene County patrol units

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Two Greene County deputies and a motorist narrowly avoided serious injuries on I-20 on May 11 when a distracted driver collided with patrol units and caused a chain-reaction accident. According to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Deputy Ryan Hall and Sgt.
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