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Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

Will Oconee Brewery survive recent foreclosure filing?

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 21, 2024
What was once seen as a blighted building on the outskirts of downtown Greensboro in desperate need of repair blossomed into a beloved brewery and event venue under new ownership.A few years later, Oconee Brewing Company is facing foreclosure after a recent filing, with the bank holding the loans.
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s Katherine Mahlberg (left) and HFHP Executive Director Murali Thiramul welcomed keynote speaker Audrey King, senior vice president of regional external affairs for Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam’s Katherine Mahlberg (left) and HFHP Executive Director Murali Thiramul welcomed keynote speaker Audrey King, senior vice president of regional external affairs for Georgia Power. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity hosts Building Hope Gala

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam held its inaugural Building Hope Gala Nov. 14 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton.
An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

Airabella developer shares update

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Airabella Lake Oconee partner Kevin Bryant and project manager Abby Port shared an update on the “live-work-play” development during the Greene County Development Authority’s Nov. 12 meeting.Bryant and Port said the site plan is developing, and dirt has started moving.They spent time sharing the...
Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers Chris Detweiler (left) and investigator Hargrove Jones, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Reyna Lopez, front center, is escorted by Eatonton Police Department officers Chris Detweiler (left) and investigator Hargrove Jones, who are taking Lopez to jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Babysitter charged in murder of 5-month-old

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A babysitter was arrested on murder charges in the death of a baby she was watching in her home while the baby’s mother was at work, according to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell.Reyna Lopez, 42, of East Marion Street, Eatonton, was arrested on Nov. 13 and is being held without bond in Putnam...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC approves private golf course, country club

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A private, members-only golf course and country club is coming to Flat Rock Church Road.During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Greene County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use request for two parcels totaling 725.117 acres.Plans include 18 to 36 holes for golf, a lighted nine-hole short...
JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Livestock show program celebrates new home

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Morgan County Board of Education celebrated the grand opening of the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab (MALL) on Nov. 18.The spacious building off Old Buckhead Road includes a classroom, barn space filled with stalls, and restrooms.The MALL is opening doors — quite literally — by giving the...
Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

State champion teams shine at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Morgan County High School’s varsity volleyball and fast-pitch softball teams were recognized as Class AA state champions during the Morgan County Board of Education meeting last Monday.The teams made school history on Nov. 2 by winning their respective state championships on the same day.First to...
The proposed 5.2-mile signed detour would utilize US 278 (Atlanta Highway) and Newborn Road. CONTRIBUTED

The proposed 5.2-mile signed detour would utilize US 278 (Atlanta Highway) and Newborn Road. CONTRIBUTED

Public comment period opens for proposed Old Mill Road detour over I-20

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation announced a Public Detour Open House (PDOH) comment period now open for a proposed three-month detour for the ongoing I-20 at Old Mill Road Interchange project (P.I. 0018361).
Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

Author William Charles Conner's presents 'Out of Penumbra.' CONTRIBUTED

STMA hosting ‘Out of Penumbra’ book signing

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead will host author William Charles Conner on Nov. 23 as he presents Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy of a self-described “journey from ignorance to art.”Conner was a close friend of famed artist Steffen Thomas, a collector...
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