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Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced his retirement a few months earlier than expected. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County superintendent Virgil Cole retires early

Staff Report
Monday, March 3, 2025
In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his plans to retire early due to health reasons related to a recent diagnosis.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

ELITE Academy prepares students for life beyond MCHS

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 27, 2025
This school year, Morgan County High School’s special education department has launched the ELITE Academy, a transition program for adult students to gain valuable job, social, and independent living skills.Special education teacher Sonya Meyer told the Morgan County Board of Education on Feb.
Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Learning how to bury the hatchet in Greensboro

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Jim Clemente, a writer and former FBI behavioral analyst at O3C Partners, and 321 Stop Bullying launched the “Bury the Hatchet” Movement Tour on Feb. 22 at the Greensboro First Methodist Church campus off Broad Street.
Lots of Greene County 4-H’ers excelled at District Project Achievement. CONTRIBUTED

Lots of Greene County 4-H’ers excelled at District Project Achievement. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County 4-H’ers excel at District Project Achievement

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
On Feb. 15, 15 counties from across Georgia participated in Cloverleaf District Project Achievement at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. More than 361 youth from these counties participated in public speaking and culinary competitions.
The Greene County Republican Party will convene precinct caucuses on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County Republican Party will convene precinct caucuses on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. CONTRIBUTED

Republican Party to hold caucus, county convention

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Greene County Republican Party will convene precinct caucuses on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Greene County Republican Party Convention. The county convention will convene at 10 a.m.
The Meat Locker opened its doors to the community on Feb. 27. CONTRIBUTED

The Meat Locker opened its doors to the community on Feb. 27. CONTRIBUTED

The Meat Locker opens its doors to the community

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Meat Locker, a new family-owned and community-focused market, will officially open its doors on February 27th at 6:00 AM. Darin and Lisa Simmons own the store, which promises to offer fresh, high-quality meats, produce, and more while maintaining a small-town family atmosphere.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

$1.1M in pay raises approved for county employees

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A room full of county employees applauded the Morgan County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday after the board unanimously approved $1.1 million in pay raises.The raises came after new Sheriff Tyler Hooks asked the board on Feb.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene County BOC approval paves way for Wendy’s in lake area

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request during its Feb. 11 meeting, which could lead to the opening of a new Wendy’s restaurant in the lake area.City Manager Byron Lombard told the BOC that James T. Boswell of Associated Restaurant Ventures, Inc.
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