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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

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.A one-percent Special Local...
Carl Jones

Carl Jones

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.
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

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.To earn the recognition, a senior must have the highest single-test-date SAT score at their high...
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.
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

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.According to the resolution detailing the plan, the...
Lang Van Tran

Lang Van Tran

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.Lang Van Tran, 36, of Evans, is charged with fleeing or...
Joy E. Kuper

Joy E. Kuper

Woman arrested on child cruelty charges again

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 13, 2025
A Greene County woman has been arrested for allegedly hitting children for the second time in six months, according to reports obtained from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies charged Joy Elizabeth Kuper, 46, with battery, cruelty to children in the third degree, and cruelty to children in...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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.According to the concept plan submitted by applicant Dell Law Firm, the complex will...
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.Cormican said Jones’ body was about 45 feet underwater, hung up on a tree approximately 100 yards...
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