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Bryce Abel

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Veterans take honor flight to Vietnam memorial

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Four Vietnam War veterans from Greensboro — Bryce Abel, Scott Cowern, Russ Gibson, and Bill Lewis — were part of a group of 14 veterans on board the 25th Middle Georgia Honor Flight that flew veterans to Washington, D.C. on March 29 to see war memorials.
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Kemp signs two tax cut bills

Dave Williams
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp had a pithy message as he signed two tax relief bills Tuesday.“Tax cut bill on tax day,” the Republican governor exclaimed as he prepared to sign legislation accelerating income tax reductions the General Assembly put in place last year.
Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman won the Georgia Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience competition earlier this month and took home a $10,000 prize. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman won the Georgia Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience competition earlier this month and took home a $10,000 prize. CONTRIBUTED

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Hilsman wins state entrepreneurship competition

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman is $10,000 richer after winning the Georgia Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience (FLEX) competition.
Lisa Simmons, co-owner of The Meat Locker with her husband Darin beside her, makes the official ribbon cut April 4 with Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (in sunglasses) looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Lisa Simmons, co-owner of The Meat Locker with her husband Darin beside her, makes the official ribbon cut April 4 with Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce President Robbie King (in sunglasses) looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Meat Locker officially arrives in Putnam County

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Though operating for more than a month now, The Meat Locker held its official ribbon cutting last Friday, jointly hosted by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce and its Baldwin-based counterpart.
Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

Law Enforcement Hall of Fame member Sheryl McCollum will again lead GWM’s popular Crime & Wine presentation early in May. CONTRIBUTED

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GWM’s popular Crime & Wine Experience returns

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Fortunately, the rate of unsolved cold cases is slowly declining. Soon, fewer than 30% of major crime cold cases will remain unsolved each year. Still, let a news announcer mention JonBenet Ramsey or Jimmy Hoffa, and people rush to their TVs.
Maureen Bowser, a nurse corps officer in the Navy Reserves, speaks with students. CONTRIBUTED

Maureen Bowser, a nurse corps officer in the Navy Reserves, speaks with students. CONTRIBUTED

LOA hosts successful Career Day for students

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Dreaming about the future is a cherished childhood pastime, whether children imagine becoming a firefighter, a sports star, a doctor, or a pilot. At Lake Oconee Academy, counselors dedicate themselves to nurturing these dreams, helping students explore career possibilities.
Piedmont Water owner Adam Shaifer (center) cuts the ribbon for the company’s Customer Care and Learning Center April 15 as employees, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, and community members celebrate. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Piedmont Water owner Adam Shaifer (center) cuts the ribbon for the company’s Customer Care and Learning Center April 15 as employees, the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, Greene County Chamber of Commerce, and community members celebrate. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Piedmont Water opens customer care center

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Piedmont Water, Lake Country’s leading provider of water and wastewater services, celebrated the grand opening of its Customer Care and Learning Center on April 15.
Marcus Daniel Lee

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Madison teen leads deputies on high-speed chase

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A Madison teenager fled from pursuing deputies at speeds of more than 130 miles per hour on April 11 before his attempt to elude the law ended in a ditch.Marcus Daniel Lee, 18, now faces a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and reckless driving.
Morgan County alum Quintavious Williams tragically passed away on April 5. FILE PHOTO

Morgan County alum Quintavious Williams tragically passed away on April 5. FILE PHOTO

Former student-athlete tragically dies

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 10, 2025
According to a report from the Appling County Sheriff’s Department, former Morgan County standout athlete Quintavious Williams passed away April 5 after allegedly being struck by a tree and was found unresponsive.Williams was 24 years old, and according to an obituary on Legacy.
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