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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Child airlifted to hospital after dog attack

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 12, 2025
A pair of Rottweilers attacked a four-year-old girl on June 5 at a home in Morgan County, according to a report filed by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.The homeowner, Janice Estep, said that she and her granddaughter had been playing with the two dogs in the front yard prior to the incident,...
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam HFH

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 5, 2025
During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County, GBI investigating death of infant

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a six-day-old infant, according to a statement issued by Sheriff Tyler Hooks.“I am saddened to confirm the tragic death of a six-day-old infant at 1271 Blue Springs Dr.,” Hooks said.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BUIs, accident mar holiday fun on lake

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Although it is a somber national holiday meant to remember and honor persons who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military, Memorial Day weekend is also considered the first “lake holiday” of the summer season.
The Oconee Brewing Company has officially closed, as the building the business operated in has been sold. CONTRIBUTED

The Oconee Brewing Company has officially closed, as the building the business operated in has been sold. CONTRIBUTED

Oconee Brewing toasts goodbye

Hannah Barron
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Oconee Brewing Company owners publicized on Facebook Tuesday that the brewery will be going “dormant.”Company owners announced that the building, which had been home to the brewery for 7.5 years, has been sold.
Daniel Newsome

Daniel Newsome

Driver caught with 18 pounds of marijuana

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A North Carolina man who fled from a traffic stop in Greene County and later crashed was arrested May 28 when deputies found approximately 18 pounds of marijuana in his trunk.Daniel Newsome, 25, of Hope Mills, N.C., faces multiple charges, including speeding, failure to maintain lane, fleeing or...
The Georgia Safari Conservation Park celebrated one year of business on Monday, June 2, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. JESSICA MALLOY/Contributed

The Georgia Safari Conservation Park celebrated one year of business on Monday, June 2, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony by the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. JESSICA MALLOY/Contributed

Georgia Safari celebrates one year of operation

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Madison’s Georgia Safari Conservation Park (GSCP) celebrated its first anniversary in business on Monday, June 2.In honor of the milestone, the park hosted a brief ceremony featuring refreshments and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce attended.Before the ribbon...
Karen Lindsay

Karen Lindsay

Morgan County woman arrested in connection to husband’s death

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A Morgan County woman has been arrested on multiple charges related to the death of her husband during an altercation that occurred on May 31 at 1741 Baldwin Dairy Rd., according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.Karen Lindsay, 58, has been charged with felony aggravated assault against a...
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