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Madison clinic expands access to veterinary care

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Urgent Care Veterinary Partners (UCVP) has opened in Madison to provide after-hours care to Lake Country’s pets.UCVP is housed inside Main Street Vet, joining the practice and its boarding/grooming facility, The Lodge, at 1311 Eatonton Rd. Hours of operation are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and 1 p.
Morgan County High School recently recognized Kentucky Outlaw as the valedictorian and Rishi Patel as the salutatorian for the Class of 2025. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County High School recently recognized Kentucky Outlaw as the valedictorian and Rishi Patel as the salutatorian for the Class of 2025. CONTRIBUTED

Valedictorian, salutatorian named at Morgan County

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County High School recently recognized Kentucky Outlaw as the valedictorian and Rishi Patel as the salutatorian for the Class of 2025. “Their years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led to this incredible achievement,” the Morgan County Charter School System wrote on Facebook.
The Greene County jail resumed operations March 18 after nearly a year of renovations. CONTRIBUTED

The Greene County jail resumed operations March 18 after nearly a year of renovations. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County jail reopens

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 20, 2025
It took a little longer than expected, but the Greene County jail is back in business.According to Sheriff Donnie Harrison, the jail resumed all operations on March 18, and inmates who had been housed in the Morgan County jail returned to Greene County’s facility.
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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SPLOST 10 resurrected in joint city-county meeting

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Mayor John Reid and Chairman Bill Sharp presided over a relatively rare joint meeting of the City of Eatonton Council and Putnam County Commission at 5 p.m. Monday to discuss reintroducing SPLOST 10 to pay for multiple municipal and countywide projects and expenses.
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Morgan adds commissioners; Greene passes SPLOST

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County has two new commissioners following Tuesday’s special election.Former Madison police officer Carl Jones, a Democrat, beat Republican Ed Latham and Democrat Cedric Robertson for the County Commission District 1 seat. Jones won with 58.
Middle school and high school students selected for the All-State Band and All-State Chorus are recognized. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Middle school and high school students selected for the All-State Band and All-State Chorus are recognized. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Students celebrated at Morgan County BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Education’s March 10 meeting featured several recognitions.First, the BOE recognized STAR Student Rishi Patel, who couldn't attend the meeting, and STAR Teacher Pam Hooten.
Baynes Creek, a new mixed-income subdivision, will address the affordable housing shortage for local workforce. CONTRIBUTED

Baynes Creek, a new mixed-income subdivision, will address the affordable housing shortage for local workforce. CONTRIBUTED

Baynes Creek begins development in Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Work is underway on Baynes Creek Development, a new mixed-income subdivision in Greene County. It is designed to provide affordable housing for essential workers and entry-level buyers in the community.
The 176-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro will soon get a facelift. MARK ENGEL/File photo

The 176-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro will soon get a facelift. MARK ENGEL/File photo

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Greene BOC moves forward with courthouse renovation

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a plan on March 11 to designate space allocation and rehabilitate the historic courthouse in downtown Greensboro, following several meetings of the Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation Committee.
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