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Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City council extends 90-day vape shop moratorium

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Greensboro City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, only discussing a couple of community concerns. This was the second consecutive meeting to end after less than 20 minutes and bypassing an executive session.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Two Madison Walmart shoplifters nabbed in Charlotte

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Charlotte Police Department arrested two North Carolina teenagers on June 27 in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the Madison Walmart on June 16.According to reports, Sheldon Muffett, 18, of Raleigh, N.C., and Terry Campbell, 17, of Charlotte, N.C.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (7/5/24)

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the MCSO lobby on June 26 in reference to an assault on a complainant’s daughter. A pre-warrant hearing before the Superior Court is one of the options being considered.
The Terrell-Sadler-Haley house on Harmony Road was built in 1855 and during Sherman’s March to the Sea, his 14th Corps camped at the plantation for one day and burned most buildings there but spared the house. CONTRIBUTED

The Terrell-Sadler-Haley house on Harmony Road was built in 1855 and during Sherman’s March to the Sea, his 14th Corps camped at the plantation for one day and burned most buildings there but spared the house. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Trust Expedition coming to Eatonton

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will showcase the history and architecture of Eatonton through one of its Georgia Trust Expeditions on Aug.
A doorbell camera caught these two thieves making off with a bicycle. CONTRIBUTED

A doorbell camera caught these two thieves making off with a bicycle. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff’s office investigates rash of thefts in Traditions

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Greene County deputies responded to the Traditions neighborhood off Carey Station Road near Lake Oconee Academy to investigate multiple theft complaints and entering autos on June 30. According to reports, deputies found several vehicles that had been broken into.
Local firefighters shared a little camaraderie while enjoying a complimentary barbeque lunch last Saturday at Farmview Market of Madison. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Local firefighters shared a little camaraderie while enjoying a complimentary barbeque lunch last Saturday at Farmview Market of Madison. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Farmview honors local heroes; farmer’s market underway

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Farmview Market of Madison hosted its annual Local Heroes event on June 29. The event offered free meals to current and retired military members, law enforcement, veterans, healthcare professionals, and more, in appreciation of their services.
Units from five agencies responded to the brush fire in the Veazey Road area. CONTRIBUTED

Units from five agencies responded to the brush fire in the Veazey Road area. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County firefighters contain 28-acre brush fire

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Firefighters hope that a brush fire near Veazey Road in Greene County isn’t a preview of a much worse scenario that could play out on July 4.According to Greene County’s Emergency Management Agency Director Joe Bashore, Fire and Rescue units were sent to the Veazey Road area at approximately 1:30 p.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (6/28/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the Morgan County LEC on June 22 regarding a request to speak to a deputy about a peeping tom complaint. The incident is under investigation.
Isaiah Hunter

Isaiah Hunter

SC men arrested on drug, weapons charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Morgan County deputies arrested two South Carolina men on weapons and drug charges on June 21 following a traffic stop on I-20.Isaiah Hunter, 29, of Blythwood, has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and speeding (100 mph in a 70-mph zone).
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