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The newest golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee was designed by acclaimed designer Tom Fazio. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The newest golf course at Reynolds Lake Oconee was designed by acclaimed designer Tom Fazio. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Reynolds opens Richland, seventh golf course

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The new Richland Golf Course is now open at Reynolds Lake Oconee, continuing the renowned private lakefront community’s tradition of world-class golf.Richland’s acclaimed designer, Tom Fazio, spent the day at Reynolds on Thursday, Oct.
The Morgan County contingent of the Georgia Retired Educators Association receives a proclamation from the Morgan County Board of Commissioners designating Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day. Pictured with the contingent during the BOC’s Oct. 15 meeting are District 1 commissioner and retired educator Donald Harris (far left) and board chairman Bill Kurtz (far right). HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The Morgan County contingent of the Georgia Retired Educators Association receives a proclamation from the Morgan County Board of Commissioners designating Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day. Pictured with the contingent during the BOC’s Oct. 15 meeting are District 1 commissioner and retired educator Donald Harris (far left) and board chairman Bill Kurtz (far right). HANNAH BARRON/Staff

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Morgan County BOC proclaims Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 24, 2024
With retired educators in attendance, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners designated Nov. 3 as Retired Educators Day with a proclamation during its meeting on Oct. 15.The proclamation followed Gov. Brian Kemp’s lead.
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Thieves break into four cars, steal one of them

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Two unidentified individuals went on an entering-auto binge in the early morning hours of Oct. 15 at the Holiday Inn parking lot in Madison. At the end of the binge, the pair had hit four cars and made off with one.According to reports, Officer Reese Hasel was dispatched to the hotel at around 6 a.
Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown (left) and challenger Richard Garrett spoke before interested voters last Thursday at the Butler-Baker school in Eatonton. A follow-up faceoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown (left) and challenger Richard Garrett spoke before interested voters last Thursday at the Butler-Baker school in Eatonton. A follow-up faceoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam BOC candidates face voters in lively Q&A

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Incumbent Republican Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown and Democratic challenger Richard Garrett faced approximately two dozen engaged voters last Thursday from the stage at the decommissioned Butler-Baker school in Eatonton.
A site plan for the K-5 complex. CONTRIBUTED

A site plan for the K-5 complex. CONTRIBUTED

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Morgan County BOE talks plans for new primary, elementary complex

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Morgan County Board of Education shared the plans for a new primary and elementary school during a public hearing held Oct. 14 to phase out the current schools.Morgan County Primary School is the school system’s oldest campus, having been built in 1958.
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Commissioners approve zoning items

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a final plat request for Jumping Rock — Section II during its Oct. 8 meeting. Twenty lots will be subdivided from 21.63 acres in the Reynolds Lake Oconee development.
The RaceTrac development on Hwy 441 just south of I-20 will include a 81,000-square-foot store and 22 fuel pumps. (CONTRIBUTED)

The RaceTrac development on Hwy 441 just south of I-20 will include a 81,000-square-foot store and 22 fuel pumps. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Another RaceTrac coming to Lake Country

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A new RaceTrac opened in Greensboro in August, and it appears Madison will follow suit in a year or so.On Oct. 14, the Madison City Council approved a map amendment and a zoning variance that will allow for a new RaceTrac travel center on the east side of Hwy. 441, just south of I-20.

JDA distributes $2M to local schools, counties

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
On Sept. 24, the Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton & Walton Counties (JDA) voted unanimously to approve another revenue distribution of $2 million to the four counties and school districts it serves. The JDA delivered this revenue on Oct. 3.
Representative Trey Rhodes (right) is pictured with family members of Clarence Lee “Mutt” Rhodes Jr. during the interchange dedication Oct. 1. (CONTRIBUTED)

Representative Trey Rhodes (right) is pictured with family members of Clarence Lee “Mutt” Rhodes Jr. during the interchange dedication Oct. 1. (CONTRIBUTED)

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I-20 interchange dedicated to Clarence Lee ‘Mutt’ Rhodes Jr.

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
On a particular day of remembrance, family, friends, and community members gathered at the Siloam Community Center on Oct. 1 to unveil new signage dedicating the I-20 and State Route 77 interchange (Exit 138) to long-time resident and public servant, Clarence Lee “Mutt” Rhodes Jr.
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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.
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