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Antwan Barnes, wearing the green shirt, attacks Keon Lewis at the Jet No. 44 last month. Barnes was arrested last week. CONTRIBUTED/ EPD

Antwan Barnes, wearing the green shirt, attacks Keon Lewis at the Jet No. 44 last month. Barnes was arrested last week. CONTRIBUTED/ EPD

Three arrested for melee at convenience store

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 6, 2024
According to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, three Sparta men have been arrested in connection with a brawl at an Eatonton gas station.Around 3:15 a.m.
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Moonlight on Main event will move Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Downtown Greensboro ushers in the summer season on June 21 from 7-9:30 p.m. with its annual Moonlight on Main concert.The Greensboro Main Street Program, in partnership with the Greensboro Business Association, presents the concert as the summer’s main event.
Eatonton’s and Putnam County’s first responders led the way for the 63rd Putnam County Dairy Festival Parade presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton as it made its way up North Jefferson Avenue through downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton’s and Putnam County’s first responders led the way for the 63rd Putnam County Dairy Festival Parade presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton as it made its way up North Jefferson Avenue through downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dairy Festival signals summer for Eatonton

Gordon Columbine
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Summer is not official until June 20 this year. Still, the 63rd edition of the Putnam County Dairy Festival and Parade essentially signaled the season for a couple of thousand visitors to downtown Eatonton on Saturday.
During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Hayes officially hired as Greensboro city manager

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The City of Greensboro has officially hired a new city manager, ending the position’s four-month vacancy. During Monday’s city council meeting, Autron Hayes was approved by the city council on a split vote of 3-1 and one abstention.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

It’s time to vote again

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 6, 2024
You’ll have yet another chance to wear one of those “I Voted” stickers in the next couple of weeks, because a couple of local elections won’t be decided until the General Primary Runoff is completed on June 18.
Georgia DNR Game Wardens Taylor Bingham (left) and Mason Miller conducted a safe boater class last month at Crowe Marine in Putnam County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Georgia DNR Game Wardens Taylor Bingham (left) and Mason Miller conducted a safe boater class last month at Crowe Marine in Putnam County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Free DNR class promotes safe boating practices

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 6, 2024
In a place dubbed “Lake Country,” it’s no surprise there are many boats. That means a lot of boaters, too, of all ages, levels of experience, and responsibility. And that’s where Game Wardens Taylor Bingham and Mason Miller come in with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (5/31/24)

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Morgan Drive address on May 22 regarding the theft of a pistol. The complainant said he returned from out of town and discovered the missing pistol from a truck he had left locked in the garage. No forced entry was found.
Greene College & Career Academy CEO John Ellenberg has been named the new principal at Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

Greene College & Career Academy CEO John Ellenberg has been named the new principal at Greene County High School. (CONTRIBUTED)

GCCA CEO John Ellenberg named principal of GCHS

News Staff
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Greene College & Career Academy CEO John Ellenberg has been appointed as the new interim principal of Greene County High School. In this dual role, he will continue to lead GCCA while overseeing GCHS.
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