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Liz Kippels and Shari Ball meet up with Nancy and Jim Barton at the artist reception last Wednesday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Liz Kippels and Shari Ball meet up with Nancy and Jim Barton at the artist reception last Wednesday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Exciting art now available at Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A great evening of artists and guests mingled at Festival Hall last Wednesday evening for the Artist Reception, celebrating the newly hung art from more than a dozen participating artists and photographers.
Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Work on the Rivian EV manufacturing site on the border of Morgan and Walton counties was paused earlier this year while the company focused on its existing Illinois plant. MARK ENGEL/File photo

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Rivian lands federal loan to restart EV plant

Dave Williams
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A nearly $6 billion federal loan will help electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian restart construction of a $5 billion vehicle and battery plant near Covington, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., announced Tuesday.When it was announced in late 2021, the project was expected to create 7,500 jobs.
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Contractor killed in freak accident

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A contractor running utility cables along Washington Highway in Greene County died on the afternoon of Nov. 25 as the result of what is being called a freak accident.
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One zoning variance denied, another withdrawn

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Madison City Council dealt with several zoning issues during its meeting on Nov. 11.The first zoning question involved minimum lot area variances requested by Felipe Salvador and Elena Martin. The request asked that one lot be granted a variance from .25 acres to .
Morgan County breaks ground on the pavilion at the new recreation department complex, to be named for Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County breaks ground on the pavilion at the new recreation department complex, to be named for Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood. CONTRIBUTED

Rec pavilion dedicated to Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
On Oct. 29, Morgan County broke ground on the pavilion for the new recreation department complex.The pavilion was named in honor of Georgia-Pacific (GP) Madison Plywood, which presented a donation to the recreation department during the groundbreaking.
Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

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Will Oconee Brewery survive recent foreclosure filing?

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 21, 2024
What was once seen as a blighted building on the outskirts of downtown Greensboro in desperate need of repair blossomed into a beloved brewery and event venue under new ownership.A few years later, Oconee Brewing Company is facing foreclosure after a recent filing, with the bank holding the loans.
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s Katherine Mahlberg (left) and HFHP Executive Director Murali Thiramul welcomed keynote speaker Audrey King, senior vice president of regional external affairs for Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s Katherine Mahlberg (left) and HFHP Executive Director Murali Thiramul welcomed keynote speaker Audrey King, senior vice president of regional external affairs for Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

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Habitat for Humanity hosts Building Hope Gala

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam held its inaugural Building Hope Gala Nov. 14 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. A sold-out crowd of more than 150 patrons donated generously through various auctions and monetary gifts.
An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

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Airabella developer shares update

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Airabella Lake Oconee partner Kevin Bryant and project manager Abby Port shared an update on the “live-work-play” development during the Greene County Development Authority’s Nov. 12 meeting.Bryant and Port said the site plan is developing, and dirt has started moving.
Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers Chris Detweiler (left) and investigator Hargrove Jones, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers Chris Detweiler (left) and investigator Hargrove Jones, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

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Babysitter charged in murder of 5-month-old

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A babysitter was arrested on murder charges in the death of a baby she was watching in her home while the baby’s mother was at work, according to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell.Reyna Lopez, 42, of East Marion Street, Eatonton, was arrested on Nov.
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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.
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