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The Madison Police Department recently received a $41,710 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison Police Department recently received a $41,710 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department awarded tech grant

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Madison Police Department has been awarded a $41,710 Technology Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation.The grant will upgrade the department's tools and technology, enhancing...
Nilesh Kumar S. Patel

Nilesh Kumar S. Patel

Convenience store raids yield four arrests

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Authorities said the owners and clerks of two convenience stores in Eatonton were arrested last week.Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said he had received numerous complaints that the stores were paying out cash winnings on their gambling machines.“I got numerous complaints and we’re just...
Members of the Heart and Soul Gala Committee, including event chair Riezl Baker (far left), pose with members of the Reynolds Properties team in the operating room waiting area at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Heart and Soul Gala Committee, including event chair Riezl Baker (far left), pose with members of the Reynolds Properties team in the operating room waiting area at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. CONTRIBUTED

Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties supports Heart and Soul Gala

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, which provides real estate sales services for new homes, resales, and homesites in Reynolds Lake Oconee, recently announced its sponsorship of the 2025 Heart and Soul Gala.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene BOE hears proposals for building, sign

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education heard two project proposals during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 16.The JROTC department presented a proposal for an annex building totaling just under 15,000 sq. ft., located near the high school gym and adding to the existing JROTC space.Leaders said...
The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

One Morgan: Community rallies after tragic accident

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Morgan community has shown what it means to be “One Morgan,” jumping into action to help one another following the tragic ATV accident last Monday that killed 12-year-olds Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson but also injured 12-year-old Bryson Hammond.After being posted on Tuesday, meal trains for...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Buckhead stores burglarized

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A pair of convenience stores in the Buckhead area were burglarized last week.Morgan County deputies responded to the Sunoco off Seven Islands Road on the morning of Jan. 16 about a burglary.
L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam BOC chairman breaks tie to confirm HB 581 opt-in

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 30, 2025
It came down to one word.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison Exxon burglarized, lottery tickets stolen

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Madison police officers were dispatched to the Exxon off Monticello Highway on Jan. 19 in reference to a burglary in progress.Officers noted when they arrived that the alarm had been activated and the glass on the left side of the store was broken.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Special election coming for open District 5 seat on county commission

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A special election will be held on March 18 to fill the Morgan County District 5 commissioner vacancy left by Bill Kurtz's recent resignation.Qualifying will be held at the Morgan County Elections Office (237 N. 2nd St., Madison) from 9 a.m. on Jan. 29 to 1 p.m. on Jan. 31.
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