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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC approves private golf course, country club

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A private, members-only golf course and country club is coming to Flat Rock Church Road.During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request for two parcels totaling 725.117 acres.
JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Livestock show program celebrates new home

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Morgan County Board of Education celebrated the grand opening of the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab (MALL) on Nov. 18.The spacious building off Old Buckhead Road includes a classroom, barn space filled with stalls, and restrooms.
Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

State champion teams shine at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Morgan County High School’s varsity volleyball and fast-pitch softball teams were recognized as Class AA state champions during the Morgan County Board of Education meeting last Monday.The teams made school history on Nov. 2 by winning their respective state championships on the same day.
The proposed 5.2-mile signed detour would utilize US 278 (Atlanta Highway) and Newborn Road. CONTRIBUTED

The proposed 5.2-mile signed detour would utilize US 278 (Atlanta Highway) and Newborn Road. CONTRIBUTED

Public comment period opens for proposed Old Mill Road detour over I-20

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a Public Detour Open House (PDOH) comment period now open for a proposed three-month detour for the ongoing I-20 at Old Mill Road Interchange project (P.I. 0018361). Comments will be accepted until Nov. 29.
Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

STMA hosting ‘Out of Penumbra’ book signing

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead will host author William Charles Conner on Nov. 23 as he presents Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy of a self-described “journey from ignorance to art.
Commissioner-elect Richard Garrett

Commissioner-elect Richard Garrett

Garrett readies for Putnam county commission post

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 14, 2024
By a margin of just 18 votes, Richard Garrett defeated incumbent Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown. His election last Tuesday also marked the lone county commission seat in Georgia to swap from Republican to Democratic representation this time around.
Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education Nov. 11 for being the National FFA winner in grain production proficiency. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education Nov. 11 for being the National FFA winner in grain production proficiency. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Ag awards highlighted at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Agriculture was on full display during the Morgan County Board of Education’s Nov. 11 meeting.Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn was recognized as the 2024 National FFA winner in grain production proficiency.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

More details revealed in auto storage lot fatality

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrested a White Plains woman on criminal theft by taking charges following an investigation into the death of Brian Peters, 47, of Greensboro, who was killed while apparently attempting to remove catalytic converters from vehicles in the rear storage lot of...
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