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The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

The Humane Society of Morgan County recently received a $6,000 grant on behalf of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Dog and Cat Sterilization Program. Pictured at the grant presentation are (L-R) Chelsea Turner, grant administrator; Miranda Johnson, director of operations for the Humane Society; Crystal Howard, programs manager for the Humane Society; and Jason Smith, Department of Agriculture representative. CONTRIBUTED

Local animal rescues receive spay/neuter grants

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Every year, the Georgia Department of Agriculture awards grants to animal shelters and rescues through its Dog and Cat Sterilization Program, which aims to provide financial assistance for procedures that target pet overpopulation.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Community review panel involved in police chief search

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The City of Madison has engaged a community review panel in its search for a new chief of police to replace Bill Ashburn, who served in that capacity for more than a decade before retiring in April. Interim Chief Roy Whitehead has been leading the department since Ashburn’s departure.
Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

JDA provides update on Rivian’s Georgia plant

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 1, 2024
While Rivian has paused construction on its $5 billion plant at the Stanton Springs North site in Morgan and Walton counties, site work remains ongoing.The Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton & Walton Counties provided an update on the site at its July 23 meeting.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Madison City Council delays zoning decision

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The City of Madison’s efforts to rewrite its industrial zoning ordinances regarding conditional use thresholds, dimensional requirements, utilities, employee caps, and buffers received a mixed response during a July 22 called meeting.
Terry Lawler talks about the Greene County Board of Commissioners called meeting. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Terry Lawler talks about the Greene County Board of Commissioners called meeting. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

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Greene County BOC hears complaints about courthouse proposal

Mark Engel
Thursday, August 1, 2024
More than 100 people showed up Monday morning for a special called meeting of the Greene County Board of Commissioners about the future of the county courthouse, which sits on a one-block, county-owned island in the middle of downtown Greensboro.
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Greene BOC reviews budget requests at called meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 1, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners reviewed FY25 budget requests during a special called meeting on July 26.Many requests up for consideration fall under public safety.The largest line item, $1.
The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

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MAD Hospitality sees success since 2020 opening

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 1, 2024
MAD Hospitality of downtown Madison was established in 2020 by Thomas Preston Real Estate. After four years of business, the company owns seven projects, including five restaurants, a unique event venue, and The New South Motor Inn at 1240 Eatonton Rd.
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