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Professional standards commission rules on BOE complaint

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, August 29, 2024

The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) ruled earlier this year on an ethics case against Dr. Otho Tucker, former CEO of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA), regarding the priority enrollment of the children of part-time employees at the school.The alleged conduct was found to have violated...

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Morgan BOC approves OpenGOV software package

Hannah Barron

Thursday, August 29, 2024

During its Aug. 20 meeting, the Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an all-in-one software package for the planning and code enforcement departments.The commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of OpenGOV’s software at a cost of $70,150.04, with a FY25 budget...

Several state and federal representatives attended Greene County Farm Bureau’s annual legislative supper held on Aug. 26. Pictured (l-r) are Trey Rhodes, District 124 state representative; Katrina Cochran, outreach representative for U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock; Hope Iglehart, North Georgia outreach coordinator for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff; and Lee Anderson, District 24 state senator. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Greene County Farm Bureau holds legislative supper

Hannah Barron

Thursday, August 29, 2024

The Greene County Farm Bureau held its annual legislative supper on Aug. 26.Leaders said the annual supper recognizes those who serve the community and state and thanks them for their work.

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$13.4 million sewer service expansion approved

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, August 29, 2024

The Greene County Development Authority, Board of Commissioners, and private investors have entered into an intergovernmental agreement to expand the county’s wastewater collection system by $13.4 million.According to the development authority at its Aug. 13 meeting, the project's purpose centers...

District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown supports the SPLOST 10 renewal in November when he will also be on the ballot for reelection. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

SPLOST 10 talks dominate Putnam BOC meeting

Ian Tocher

Thursday, August 29, 2024

The county’s November vote on whether or not to renew the one-cent SPLOST No. 10 sales tax appears to be developing into a major flashpoint.During the regularly scheduled Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug. 20, several citizens addressed the commission during the public comment...

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Madison man tased during altercation with police

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Madison police officers wrestled with a man during the early morning hours of Aug. 17 after receiving a report of a man who would not leave a residence.Marcus Jerard Johnson, 21, of Lawrenceville, now faces charges of obstructing or hindering law enforcement officers.According to incident reports,...

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Luxury RV park approved for Sovis Road tract

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 22, 2024

The Madison City Council approved a zoning map amendment at its Aug. 12 meeting to rezone 34.754 acres of property on Sovis Road from Light Industrial/Manufacturing to a Planned Commercial District.The approval clears the way for the Madison Luxury RV Park, which is planned for a property on Sovis...

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Madison finalizes industrial zoning ordinance

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 22, 2024

On Aug. 12, the Madison City Council took a little more than 20 minutes to finalize textual changes to its zoning ordinance concerning industrial districts that have been looming for two decades.The decision ends a moratorium on zoning actions for properties in Madison’s Light I-1 and I-2...

Elections director Rebecca Anglin receives the award from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. CONTRIBUTED

Secretary of State awards Greene elections office

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was in Greene County last week for a special award presentation recognizing the Board of Elections and Registration.

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Greene County commissioners approve multiple projects

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Beyond stalling on the contentious new courthouse location, which met tremendous community opposition, Greene County commissioners last week acted on several zoning and subdivision items and key business items awaiting a vote.Commissioners approved the funding of an engineering design for a new...

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