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Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin (left) and Eatonton Mayor John Reid converse about the old elementary school building. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Putnam County School Superintendent Derick Austin (left) and Eatonton Mayor John Reid converse about the old elementary school building. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

BOE, Eatonton mayor discuss old school building

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Now that a new building is being constructed for Putnam County Elementary School, what will become of the old one once it’s vacated?At their work session Monday evening, Putnam County Board of Education members learned that the city of Eatonton is monitoring the school building.
Submitted by Matt Housworth

Submitted by Matt Housworth

Lake Country enjoys a Snow Day

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Lake Country enjoyed a snow day last week. Members around the community submitted photos for this week's edition of the Lake Oconee News.
Dylan C. Kendrick

Dylan C. Kendrick

Suspect steals lottery tickets, punches clerks

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 16, 2025
A Morgan County man has been charged with strong-arm robbery and two counts of simple battery after he allegedly stole lottery scratch-off tickets from a BP station and punched store employees in the process at Rutledge Crossing on the afternoon of Jan. 5.
Mark Blanton

Mark Blanton

Blanton ‘excited to serve’

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Mark Blanton, Greene County’s new District 4 commissioner, said he is excited to serve and plans to foster open communication with the entire county.“I certainly want to be an advocate for the folks in District 4 on important issues, and I want to seek their input actively.
Bill Kurtz

Bill Kurtz

Kurtz resigns as commissioner

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Bill Kurtz, the chairman of the Morgan County Board of Commissioners who was just sworn in for his second term as District 5 commissioner, has tendered his resignation.
Otho Tucker

Otho Tucker

Tucker looks to serve all students in Greene County

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 9, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education enters the new year with a new chairman. Otho Tucker will serve his first meeting as chairman on Jan. 16.“I would like to thank the community for its overwhelming support during the election process.
Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

‘It just changed the whole trip’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Morgan County resident Danny Tillery and his family walked on Bourbon Street around midnight, a few hours before Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve.When Tillery woke up on Jan.
A Greene County Fire Department truck sustained heavy damage in a single-vehicle accident on New Year’s Eve, sending its driver and passenger to two area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. CONTRIBUTED

A Greene County Fire Department truck sustained heavy damage in a single-vehicle accident on New Year’s Eve, sending its driver and passenger to two area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. CONTRIBUTED

Two firefighters hurt in accident

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Greene County Fire Rescue is hoping that 2025 turns out to be a better year than the last.The GCFR family lost beloved Battalion Chief Chris Eddy last year, and just before the calendar turned to 2025, two firefighters were injured in an accident.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

National day of mourning set for President Carter

Dave Williams
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains.Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest-living ex-president, one ordering all U.S.
Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

State-placing cheerleaders, others recognized at BOE

Story And Photos By Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Recognitions for students and staff members highlighted the Morgan County Board of Education meeting on Dec. 9.Morgan County High School’s competition cheerleaders were recognized for placing third in the AA state competition — the program’s best finish in school history.
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