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Sammy Lackey

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Man menaces friends with gun; charged for terroristic threats

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Several people called 911 when a friend pointed a gun at them and threatened to shoot up their house, according to law enforcement reports.Putnam County Deputy Sheriff Hollie Collins responded to a residence on the 100 block of Friendship Road between 7 and 8:30 a.m.
The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Eddy-McGlauchlen-Arnold Fire Training Academy

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Morgan County Fire Rescue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 to celebrate the opening of its new Eddy-McGlauchlen-Arnold Fire Training Academy.
Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

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West-side developments reshaping Greene County

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Carey Station Road, among Greene County’s major westside corridors leading from Highway 44 to Madison Highway, has seen its share of growth over the years, from Dell Webb to developments off Askew Road.
Mariana Soca-Harrison

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New leaders appointed for high school, college & career academy

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Greene County School System has announced a new leadership team for both Greene College & Career Academy (GCCA) and Greene County High School (GCHS), appointing Mariana Soca-Harrison as CEO of GCCA and naming Kerry Flores as the next principal of GCHS.
Paul Van Haute

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County manager Van Haute retires, Lombard takes reins

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Longtime Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute announced plans to retire several months ago and served his final day in office last week. Waiting in the wings to replace him is former Greene County Manager Byron Lombard, who sat beside Van Haute for the May 19 county commission meeting.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Teenager shot, suspect sought in Union Point

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The GBI and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that occurred in Union Point on Memorial Day.According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to the area of Park Avenue in Union Point in response to reports of shots being fired.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Atlanta man arrested on trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 28, 2026
A Greene County deputy arrested an Atlanta man for trafficking marijuana and other charges on May 20, following a traffic stop on I-20 eastbound near the Greensboro exit.Lamarr Jefferson Ford, of 935 Marietta St.
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DOT awards contract for Highway 44 widening project

From Staff Reports
Thursday, May 28, 2026
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, a contractor has been chosen to do the work on the next section of road to be widened in Greene County.Pittman Construction Company has been awarded a $32.29 million project to widen and reconstruct 3.
Morgan County High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony in the competition gym on May 22, as inclement weather took place. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County High School held its Class of 2026 commencement ceremony in the competition gym on May 22, as inclement weather took place. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Morgan County High School celebrates 244 graduates

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for the senior class on May 22 in the school’s competition gym. The 244 graduating seniors walked across the stage on the rainy Friday evening, with family and friends in attendance to cheer them on.
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