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Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

‘It just changed the whole trip’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Morgan County resident Danny Tillery and his family walked on Bourbon Street around midnight, a few hours before Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve.When Tillery woke up on Jan. 1, he learned about how Jabbar had killed more than a dozen...
A Greene County Fire Department truck sustained heavy damage in a single-vehicle accident on New Year’s Eve, sending its driver and passenger to two area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. CONTRIBUTED

A Greene County Fire Department truck sustained heavy damage in a single-vehicle accident on New Year’s Eve, sending its driver and passenger to two area hospitals for treatment of their injuries. CONTRIBUTED

Two firefighters hurt in accident

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Greene County Fire Rescue is hoping that 2025 turns out to be a better year than the last.The GCFR family lost beloved Battalion Chief Chris Eddy last year, and just before the calendar turned to 2025, two firefighters were injured in an accident.According to a press release from Greene County,...
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

National day of mourning set for President Carter

Dave Williams
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains.Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest-living ex-president, one ordering all U.S. and Georgia flags to fly at half-staff at...
Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

State-placing cheerleaders, others recognized at BOE

Story And Photos By Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Recognitions for students and staff members highlighted the Morgan County Board of Education meeting on Dec. 9.Morgan County High School’s competition cheerleaders were recognized for placing third in the AA state competition — the program’s best finish in school history.
Kailan M. Hunter

Kailan M. Hunter

Lithonia man arrested on drug trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 2, 2025
A Lithonia man was arrested by a Greene County deputy on multiple charges on Dec. 16 after a glass jar containing 2.5 ounces of MDMA was found in his vehicle during a traffic stop.In addition to trafficking in narcotics charges, Kailan Michael Hunter, 35, of 3576 Cragstone Rd., is also being...
Judge LaVerne Ogletree is pictured with her retirement gavel during a reception Dec. 27. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Judge LaVerne Ogletree is pictured with her retirement gavel during a reception Dec. 27. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Longtime judge celebrated at retirement ceremony

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 2, 2025
LaVerne Ogletree has banged her gavel for the last time after serving as Greene County’s probate judge and chief magistrate judge for 45 years.Her service was recognized during a retirement reception at Festival Hall on Dec. 27, as people gave remarks about her service to Greene County.“This is...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County man charged in fatal crash

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 26, 2024
A Morgan County man has been charged with second-degree vehicular homicide for the death of a University of Georgia student who died in a crash on Nov. 29.Jackson Alan Dodgen, 19, a sophomore from Brunswick, died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Whataburger officially opened its doors in Eatonton last Wednesday off Hwy. 441.

Whataburger officially opened its doors in Eatonton last Wednesday off Hwy. 441.

Whataburger now open in Eatonton

Story & Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Just five months after breaking ground in Eatonton, Whataburger opened on a cool, foggy morning last Wednesday. Located near Walmart and Waffle House alongside Hwy. 441 on the west side of town, Eatonton’s newest fast-food outlet immediately started doing brisk business.
Leon Culver Kelly

Leon Culver Kelly

Putnam inmate killed in state facility in Macon

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 26, 2024
A longtime Putnam County man was killed in a state prison recently, according to authorities.According to his obituary, Leon Culver Kelly, 47, of Eatonton, died Monday, Dec. 9, leaving his family and friends to cherish his memory.“Leon touched so many people’s hearts; he would give you the shirt...
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