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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene BOC approves resolution for Eddy, zoning items

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners started the Sept. 10 meeting by paying tribute to Greene County Battalion Fire Chief Chris Eddy’s heroism and ultimate sacrifice. Eddy was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 4 when he responded to a tractor-trailer fire.
Festival Hall in Greensboro will present its final show in the 2024 Jazz Legacy Project series on Oct. 10. (CONTRIBUTED)

Festival Hall in Greensboro will present its final show in the 2024 Jazz Legacy Project series on Oct. 10. (CONTRIBUTED)

Festival Hall presents music of Ella Fitzgerald Oct. 10

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will present its final show in the 2024 Jazz Legacy Project series on Oct. 10, with “Ella Fitzgerald, From Apollo Girl to Memorex Lady.
After the walk, participants got in line for a photo. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

After the walk, participants got in line for a photo. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Harbor Club hosts 9/11 remembrance walk

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Last Wednesday, firefighter Bob Welsh led a remembrance walk at Harbor Club in Greensboro, where attendees followed him on a mile-long walk from the golf course cart barn to the flagpole at the neighborhood’s entrance.After a minute of silence in quiet prayer, the flag was lowered at 8:46 a.m.
The Morgan County Board of Education unveils its literacy bus, themed around “If You Give a Child a Book.” (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

The Morgan County Board of Education unveils its literacy bus, themed around “If You Give a Child a Book.” (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Morgan County Board of Education unveils literacy bus

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Morgan County will soon see a literacy bus driving around the community. The Morgan County Board of Education unveiled the bus at its Sept. 9 meeting.What was once a rundown school bus is now a bright blue bus painted with images related to the theme “If You Give a Child a Book.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lawmakers hear earful on high water rates

Dave Williams
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Lake Oconee-area property owners complaining of exorbitant water rates urged Georgia lawmakers Wednesday to bring private water systems in Georgia under the same regulations that apply to municipal systems.
Georgia Board of Elections member Janelle King speaks about election integrity at the Greene County Republican Party meeting Sept. 12. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Georgia Board of Elections member Janelle King speaks about election integrity at the Greene County Republican Party meeting Sept. 12. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greene GOP hears defense of new state election rule

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Georgia Board of Elections member Janelle King told Greene County Republicans on Sept. 12 that a recent controversial change in county election rules is important.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Morgan County Fire Rescue will hold a live fire training exercise. (CONTRIBUTED)

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Morgan County Fire Rescue will hold a live fire training exercise. (CONTRIBUTED)

Morgan County holding fire training exercise Saturday

News Staff
Thursday, September 12, 2024
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Morgan County Fire Rescue will hold a live fire training exercise at 1011 Speed Lane, Madison.  The event will begin at approximately 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 4 p.m.
A committee will evaluate space in the 175-year-old Greene County Courthouse to determine the best plan to relieve crowding. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

A committee will evaluate space in the 175-year-old Greene County Courthouse to determine the best plan to relieve crowding. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Committee to consider courthouse crowding in Greene County

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 12, 2024
On Tuesday, the Greene County Board of Commissioners appointed five members to the Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation (CVSA) committee.
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