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Two former NGA teachers arrested

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested two former Nathanael Greene Academy teachers on sexual misconduct charges.On March 21, Bonnie Elizabeth Brown, age 25, of White Plains, was charged with improper sexual contact by an employee, agent, or foster parent.On June 14, 2024, the Greene...
Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman is named the winner of the district-level Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship X-perience competition as confetti rains down. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School junior Addison Hilsman is named the winner of the district-level Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship X-perience competition as confetti rains down. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Hilsman wins Morgan County entrepreneurship competition

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Last Tuesday, three of Morgan County’s youngest entrepreneurs delivered their business pitches before a panel of judges during the final round of the district-level Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship X-perience (FLEX) competition held at the high school.According to the FLEX website, the...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

County ‘town hall’ event addresses development

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Putnam County Commission held its second of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings last Tuesday, preceded by a second, special Town Hall-style meeting to address public concerns about what has become known as “The Goodwill Project,” proposed for alongside Harmony Road on the eastern edge of...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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...
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.“Over the past year, the Greene...
Leeann Miles

Leeann Miles

Madison woman arrested for alleged theft of $350,000

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Washington D.C. isn’t the only place where the books are being scrutinized.Following an investigation that lasted five months, a Madison woman has been arrested on allegations she stole more than $350,000 from Solid Site Services and Solid Paving and Concrete from January of 2023 to August of 2024...
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