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Judge rejects new hand-count election rule

Dave Williams

Thursday, October 17, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has blocked a new rule governing Georgia’s election requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

Molly Lesnikowski in her studio. (CONTRIBUTED)

MAGallery opens two shows this month

News Staff

Thursday, October 17, 2024

MAGallery in downtown Madison has announced the opening of two special shows on Oct. 18. The first will feature the handpainted canvas rugs of artist Molly Lesnikowski, and the second will feature the Madison Artists Guild’s annual Holiday Market.The evening will kick off from 6-8 p.m.

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Greene County man charged in shooting

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, October 17, 2024

A 21-year-old Greene County man was arrested Oct. 2 and charged with reckless conduct following an incident in which a Greene County High School student was accidentally shot in the leg.Robert “R.J.

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LOA fares well on Math Milestones

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 17, 2024

All grade levels and Algebra I students at Lake Oconee Academy outperformed the state on the Math Milestones last year.LOA’s instructional leadership team shared the data during the Board of Governors meeting on Oct. 7.

The Bulldog Pumpkin Patch, located in front of Morgan County Middle School, is open through Halloween. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Celebrate Halloween at the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Halloween is around the corner, and the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch in front of Morgan County Middle School has all the pumpkins — from the minis to the “spookies.

Prior to the start of the Oct. 4 Putnam County Commission meeting, Commission Chairman Bill Sharp (holding frame) invited County Human Resources Director Cynthia Miller to join him and (l-r) Commissioners Daniel Brown, Jeff Wooten, and Stephen Hersey in a proclamation recognizing the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Putnam County commissioners discuss STR hotel-motel tax

Ian Tocher

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Putnam County Commission held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on Oct. 4.

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CVB presents encouraging tourism report

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Tourism continues to be a significant source of revenue for Madison and Morgan County, and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Jennifer Rosa summarized recent activity during a Madison City Council work session held on Oct. 4.According to Rosa, visitor spending in Morgan County was up 1.

The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Courthouse space committee begins work

Mark Engel

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation committee (CVSA) finally held its first meeting Tuesday to plan its strategy for solving problems of crowded conditions in offices and general repair needs at the 175-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro.

Members of the Morgan County High School Quarterback Club deliver water to Warren County. (CONTRIBUTED)

Spontaneous relief efforts started to aid Helene victims

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, October 10, 2024

It is easy to see selfishness everywhere, even under the best of circumstances, but when people are suffering and in need, community members often show generosity.It’s not just guilt or phoniness, either, but something built into the human race.

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Chamber hears from Augusta member about Hurricane Helene

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Stories of the devastation from Hurricane Helene highlighted the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet on Tuesday.Stories included a message from Evan Clark, who is employed by Chamber member Matthews Motors, which is based in Augusta and Aiken.

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