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Georgia voters show strong confidence in 2024 elections

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A poll of Georgia voters conducted after last month’s elections directed a high confidence level in voting.According to the survey of 1,541 Georgians who voted in the presidential election, 98% said they didn’t experience any problems casting a ballot.In addition, 98.5% said they felt safe casting...
Eeyore, survivor of two hurricanes, was recently rescued by a family in Oglethorpe County. CONTRIBUTED

Eeyore, survivor of two hurricanes, was recently rescued by a family in Oglethorpe County. CONTRIBUTED

Eeyore, survivor of two hurricanes, rescued

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Eeyore, a sweet miniature mule, now resides in the loving care of Gary and Char Price, owners of PF Pet Rescue in Oglethorpe County.Eeyore was a happy man living on a livestock farm in South Georgia when two hurricanes with embedded tornadoes struck and destroyed his home.
Georgia Writers Museum was recently named Georgia’s Best Museum. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum was recently named Georgia’s Best Museum. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum named Georgia’s Best Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) has been selected as the best museum in Georgia by Georgia Business Journal’s Best of Georgia contest.Forty-seven statewide museums were nominated for the distinction.“We appreciate the many patrons who voted for the museum,” GWM President Lou Benjamin said.
Donald Harris

Donald Harris

Donald Harris: A legend remembered

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Donald Harris, the incumbent District 1 commissioner for Morgan County and a beloved public servant, died of cancer on Dec. 6.Harris left behind his wife Geraldine and son Donald.Born Feb. 2, 1948, Harris was a native of Morgan County and a graduate of Pearl High School.His service to the community...
Fire Chief Rodney Wiggins learns aerial rescue techniques from an arborist at Arbor Equity Dec. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Fire Chief Rodney Wiggins learns aerial rescue techniques from an arborist at Arbor Equity Dec. 4. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Firefighters, arborists hold joint training

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Firefighters from Greene County Fire Rescue and local arborists ascended to new heights on Dec. 4 as they completed aerial rescue training at Arbor Equity’s Greensboro property.Arbor Equity, a tree preservation firm, provides tree pruning, tree removal, and other plant healthcare services across...
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Graphic from NewsBreak

Pedestrian killed, another injured, crossing highway

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Two men tried to cross Eatonton Road on the evening of Dec. 8, and both were struck by vehicles.Jimmy Love, 67, of Athens, succumbed to his injuries at the scene, according to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), and Robert Higgins, 65, of Madison, was airlifted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta with serious...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Georgia economy to grow in 2025 but more slowly

Dave Williams
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Georgia’s economy will continue growing next year, but at a slower rate than in 2024, the dean of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business said Friday.The state’s economy is projected to grow by 2.4% in 2025, down from 3.1% this year, Ben Ayers told a packed ballroom of business...
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Mestres addresses animal control concerns

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 5, 2024
County manager Adam Mestres recently responded to some public comments made about animal control’s high euthanasia rates.He addressed the comments during the Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, discussing how Morgan County Animal Services handles euthanasia cases, as well as services provided...
The Rutledge Depot and Library will receive renovations and upgrades. CONTRIBUTED

The Rutledge Depot and Library will receive renovations and upgrades. CONTRIBUTED

Rutledge depot to close for renovations

Staff Report
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The Rutledge Community Depot and Library will enter 2025 with new flooring, ceiling tiles, repaired windows, and other upgrades.According to the depot’s Facebook page, the Rutledge City Council awarded a project bid last week to Bill Ward of Ace Handyman Services East Metro Atlanta a project bid...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison mulls purchase of street sweeper

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 5, 2024
The City of Madison has always contracted out street sweeping services, but that practice may be about to end if the council decides it is time to purchase its own sweeper.According to city manager John Klimm, the city has been getting inconsistent service from contractors in recent years, and...
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