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The Bruce’s Legacy boat is parked in the rain after owner Keith Cormican used it to locate the drowned body of Gary Jones on Lake Oconee. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

The Bruce’s Legacy boat is parked in the rain after owner Keith Cormican used it to locate the drowned body of Gary Jones on Lake Oconee. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Family, rescuers give insight on search for missing boater

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The month-long mystery of the missing boater on Lake Oconee came to an end Sunday.  A specialized search and recovery team from Wisconsin found the body of Gary Jones.
Lang Van Tran

Lang Van Tran

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Deputy makes arrest after 16-mile chase

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A Vietnamese man who spoke little English led deputies on a 16-mile chase that began near milepost 117 on I-20 and finally ended with a precision immobilization technique (PIT) maneuver by a Morgan County deputy in Greene County on Feb. 26.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Greene County BOC approves business complex

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 13, 2025
During its March 11 meeting, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning change from A1 to B2 for 34.8 acres located at 4631 Lake Oconee Pkwy., paving the way for a professional/business complex.
Keith Cormican talks to news reporters Sunday after he found Gary Jones’s body.

Keith Cormican talks to news reporters Sunday after he found Gary Jones’s body.

Body of missing boater recovered

Lynn Hobbs
Sunday, March 9, 2025
The body of Gary Jones was recovered about noon Sunday, March 9, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said.Keith Cormican of Bruce’s Legacy in Wisconsin found Jones’s body on the 29th day of the search.
Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Candidates for the Morgan County Board of Commissioners’ District 1 and 5 seats participated in a forum last week, including (l-r) Carl Jones, Ed Latham, Cedric Robertson, Claudia Crenshaw, Nathan Park, and Zeke Lambert. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Forum introduces Morgan County BOC candidates

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Early voting for the March 18 special election kicked off last week. On Feb. 27, Madison City Hall hosted a Q-and-A forum to introduce the candidates running for the District 1 and 5 seats on the Morgan County Board of Commissioners.
Dr. Virgil Cole

Dr. Virgil Cole

UPDATE: Cole retires early; interim superintendent named

Staff Report
Thursday, March 6, 2025
In a letter sent to the community last Friday, Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole announced his intent to retire early due to health reasons.Cole thanked the school system and community for the opportunity to serve and said his decision to retire early, on Feb.
These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

These suspected psilocybin mushrooms were sent to the crime lab for analysis. CONTRIBUTED

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South Carolina man arrested for trafficking

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 6, 2025
A Greene County deputy arrested a Blythewood, South Carolina, man on Feb. 27 for trafficking in psilocybin mushrooms, which are classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.The suspect, Darrian Marquis Schofield, 28, was also cited for alteration of a license plate.According to reports, Lt.
Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s Rachel Kinsaul calls her mom and husband to celebrate after winning the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Kinsaul receives national award, named state TOTY finalist

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 6, 2025
During an all-school assembly Tuesday, Morgan County High School ag teacher Rachel Kinsaul was surprised with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award.Dubbed the “Oscars of teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards recognize the best teachers across the nation.
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.
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