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Madison CVB asks to close Monday through Wednesday

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 5, 2024
For the last several years, Madison’s downtown welcome center on East Jefferson Street has been open 360 days a year, closing only on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.However, declining hotel-and-motel tax revenue and visitor numbers prompted the Board of...
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins presents Sheriff Robert Markley (left) with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his time serving Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins presents Sheriff Robert Markley (left) with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of his time serving Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Retiring Sheriff Markley recognized at U.S. Capitol

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley was recognized by the U.S. Capitol this week as he prepares to turn in his badge.U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, whose district includes Morgan County, visited the sheriff’s office Monday and presented Markley with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of...
Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Terrance Banks has left the Greene County High School football program after three consecutive home playoff berths. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Banks no longer head coach at Greene County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, December 5, 2024
After three seasons, Terrance Banks is out as the head football coach at Greene County High School.Rumors surfaced on social media before Thanksgiving Break that Banks was no longer with the program, but on Dec. 2, the Lake Oconee News confirmed the news with GCHS athletic director Chad...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Residents raise concerns about animal control

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Residents’ concerns about animal control dominated the Board of Commissioners' Nov. 19 meeting, with many asking the commissioners for more help finding “forever homes” for Morgan County’s furry friends.Shannon Logan said she recently found two young indoor cats that were dumped out of a...
Dion Roy Evans

Dion Roy Evans

Two men caught with stolen car and trailer

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
On Nov. 18, a Greene County deputy arrested two men on multiple charges after his preliminary investigation revealed that neither of them owned the truck they were driving, the trailer they were pulling, or the car on the trailer.Dion Roy Evans, 30, of 1597 Terry Mill Rd., Atlanta, was charged with...
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

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.Participating artists included Steve Kippels, Chris Ball, Cynzia Sanchez, Mary Busman, Linda...
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

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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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.According to Sheriff Donnie Harrison, the contractor attempted to attach a cable to a pole when the line being strung across the...
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.
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