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The flag flies at half-staff outside the Morgan County Courthouse Sunday, in memory of Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

The flag flies at half-staff outside the Morgan County Courthouse Sunday, in memory of Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Community mourns loss of firefighter, hero to many

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 12, 2024
The Lake Country community is reeling from the tragic loss of a great firefighter. Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 4 while putting out a tractor-trailer fire on Hwy. 15 north of Greensboro.
Interim Chief Roy Whitehead receives a token of appreciation from the Madison City Council (l-r Betsy Wagenhauser, Ed Latham, Mayor Fred Perriman, Carrie Peters-Reid, Rick Blanton and Eric Joyce) as well as CFO Karen Stapp and Human Resources Director Karen Robertson. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Interim Chief Roy Whitehead receives a token of appreciation from the Madison City Council (l-r Betsy Wagenhauser, Ed Latham, Mayor Fred Perriman, Carrie Peters-Reid, Rick Blanton and Eric Joyce) as well as CFO Karen Stapp and Human Resources Director Karen Robertson. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

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Madison Police Department pursues state certification

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Interim Police Chief Roy Whitehead told the Madison City Council on Aug.
Madison’s new police chief John McIlvaine (left) is sworn in by Mayor Fred Perriman while City Manager John Klimm looks on. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison’s new police chief John McIlvaine (left) is sworn in by Mayor Fred Perriman while City Manager John Klimm looks on. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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New Madison police chief McIlvaine sworn in

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 5, 2024
There’s a new police chief in town.John McIlvaine was sworn in as Madison’s new police chief by Mayor Fred Perriman during a city council meeting held Aug. 28.McIlvaine served as a lieutenant with the City of Stockbridge Police Department until he became Madison’s police chief.
A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

A new agriculture center was proposed for Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

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New agriculture center proposed for Greene County High School

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Last week, the Greene County Board of Education featured a presentation by new high school principal John Ellenburg on a proposed new pathway for students.According to Ellenburg, the new pathway would consist of five courses among four pathways.
Bobby and Bianca Pate are hoping concessions with the county will allow for their goats to remain at their Lake Oconee home. (MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff)

Bobby and Bianca Pate are hoping concessions with the county will allow for their goats to remain at their Lake Oconee home. (MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff)

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Residents claim pet goats as emotional support animals

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Greensboro residents William and Bobbie Pate live on a beautiful swath of land off Twin Rivers Road, which features a waterfront view of Lake Oconee.They also have a menagerie of five dwarf goats with their own housing, complete with a barn, standing platform, and enclosure.
Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Morgan County school superintendent announces retirement

Staff Report
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole will retire on May 31, 2025. In a letter to the Board of Education, staff, and community on Aug. 30, Cole announced his plans to retire, rather than seek a contract extension.Cole has been the school system’s superintendent since 2020.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Country Democrats talk strategy

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 5, 2024
More than 50 people attended a Lake County Democrats get-together on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The strategy session focused on supporting Kamala Harris for president and the few other Democratic candidates in state and local races.
The Northeast Health District’s Women, Infants and Children program is presented with the Gold Level Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Agriculture. CONTRIBUTED

The Northeast Health District’s Women, Infants and Children program is presented with the Gold Level Breastfeeding Award of Excellence from the United States Department of Agriculture. CONTRIBUTED

Northeast Health District WIC staff earns national award

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Northeast Health District recently earned a nationwide distinction from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Morgan County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the Price Mill Road area early Monday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire quickly, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. (CONTRIBUTED)

Morgan County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the Price Mill Road area early Monday morning. Firefighters were able to control the fire quickly, and no injuries or fatalities were reported. (CONTRIBUTED)

Morgan County firefighters respond to Labor Day fire

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Early on Labor Day morning, Morgan County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a house fire in Bostwick's Price Mill Road area.According to Fire Chief Garret Smith, Morgan County 911 received the call at approximately 2:20 a.m.
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