News

Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias opens this week at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The actors, crew members, and directors have put in the work, and now, all are ready for audiences to see their results.
Greensboro City Council met Monday in the small meeting room in City Hall to take action on zoning, vape shops and other issues. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council met Monday in the small meeting room in City Hall to take action on zoning, vape shops and other issues. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Water, vaping moratorium top city council meeting topics

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Lamar Callaway, manager of the Greensboro Water and Sewer system, Monday night assured members of the city council that the city has enough capacity and the ability to manage continued growth.
A fleeing suspect tried to ditch this contraband by throwing it out his car window, but Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison recovered it. CONTRIBUTED

A fleeing suspect tried to ditch this contraband by throwing it out his car window, but Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison recovered it. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff locates fleeing suspect’s marijuana bag

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Conyers man who tossed a book bag full of marijuana out of his car during a pursuit, hoping to avoid a drug charge, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after Sheriff Donnie Harrison later found it.
The long-awaited Georgia Conservation Safari Park is making progress toward its next phase. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The long-awaited Georgia Conservation Safari Park is making progress toward its next phase. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Safari Park to use temporary entrance

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The proposed Georgia Conservation Safari Park, which has wound its way through red tape and delays for the past decade, took another step toward becoming a reality recently.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (4/11/24)

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Calloway Street address on April 3 regarding a fraud complaint. The complainant said he received an overdue notice from a bank about a credit card he said he never applied for. The case is under investigation.
Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Leo Sierra with his new K-9 partner, Griff. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Leo Sierra with his new K-9 partner, Griff. CONTRIBUTED

Griff the Crime Dog joins GCSO

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Oby’s successor is now on duty.The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a new K-9 deputy has joined the agency as of March 28.According to Lt.
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday, featuring 11 Putnam County athletes and coaches already enshrined in a major hall of fame for their respective sports.

The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday, featuring 11 Putnam County athletes and coaches already enshrined in a major hall of fame for their respective sports.

OSHM Wall of Fame exhibit features top athletes with Putnam roots

Story And Photos By Emme Clause
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Last week’s Sunday at the Museum was more grand than usual at The Plaza Arts Center. Eleven local sports greats were honored on April 7 at the unveiling of the Sports Wall of Fame. These men were recognized for excellence in their fields and most importantly have important ties to Putnam County.
Sheriff Donnie Harrison delivers the Oath of Office to new patrol deputy Quin’sha Goss. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff Donnie Harrison delivers the Oath of Office to new patrol deputy Quin’sha Goss. CONTRIBUTED

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A new deputy joined the Greene County Sheriff’s Office on March 29 with Sheriff Donnie Harrison in attendance at Quin’sha Goss’s graduation.
Subscribe to