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12-year-old arrested for threats against Putnam County school

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Another Putnam County student has been arrested for making threats at school, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.On Thursday, Sept. 19, a Putnam County Middle School teacher overheard the threat and immediately reported it to Principal Monica Macklin, who called Cardwell.

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Residents respond to Madison community survey

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The residents of Madison have spoken.The recently completed community survey results show that hundreds of Madison residents offered opinions about what they like about Madison and their concerns about its future.Sean P.

Josh and Lauren Sprayberry (left) were joined by family members in a ceremonial groundbreaking last Thursday for the Len Resort & Residences, slated for completion in May 2026 on the Putnam County shores of Lake Oconee. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Len Resort breaks ground, outlines project

Ian Tocher

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Len Resort & Residences on the Putnam County side of Lake Oconee last Thursday afternoon attracted a sizable crowd, largely made up of Putnam and Greene counties’ movers and shakers, including politicians, business owners, real estate executives, and county...

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Allegations stack up against Madison city manager

Hannah Barron

Thursday, September 26, 2024

John Klimm, Madison’s city manager since 2022, is facing allegations from city employees of bullying and ineffective leadership.In an anonymous letter sent to the mayor and city council on July 16, city employees alleged they have been “subjugated to a toxic work environment.

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Greensboro adopts curfew for local youth due to safety

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, September 26, 2024

According to Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson, the Greensboro Police Department and the Greensboro City Council have imposed a curfew for youths under 18.Nelson said the measure aims to improve the safety and well-being of Greensboro youth and the community at large.Curfew hours begin at 10 p.m.

North Carolina man arrested after I-20 pursuit

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North Carolina man arrested after I-20 pursuit

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A Morgan County deputy arrested a North Carolina man Sept. 20 after a chase that reached speeds in excess of 130 miles per hour.Ronald Wayne Irvin, 25, of Parkton, N.C.

Head of Gatewood Schools Jeff Decker (center with bow) made the cut to officially open Gatewood’s new high school, though the building has been in use since school resumed early last month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Gatewood officially opens new high school building

Ian Tocher

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Though it’s been in use since school resumed Aug. 12, Gatewood Schools hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday night to officially open its new high school building.

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Morgan BOC debates rules around digital signs

Hannah Barron

Thursday, September 19, 2024

An appeal to allow a digital sign in the county stirred debate during the Morgan County Board of Commissioners Sept. 3 meeting.On July 9, Lanford and Company submitted an application to install a digital billboard at the Ace Hardware property on Eatonton Highway.

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Implied threat results in arrest of 17-year-old

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, September 19, 2024

The tragic shooting that left two teachers and two students dead at Apalachee High School had a ripple effect at schools all over the state, and Morgan County was no exception.Adavion Jamal De’Shawn Clark, 17, of Madison, was arrested Sept.

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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.

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