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Crime Reports (6/14/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICETony Arness Jacobs, 56, of Madison, was arrested on June 6 and charged with driving while their license was suspended.Miriam Cruz Salas, 32, of Madison, was arrested on June 8 and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.
Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Maggie Milner makes a presentation about the upcoming sculpture trail to Eatonton City Council while her partner in the effort, Kevin Tomson-Hooper looks on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Maggie Milner makes a presentation about the upcoming sculpture trail to Eatonton City Council while her partner in the effort, Kevin Tomson-Hooper looks on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Sculpture trail coming soon

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on June 4.
Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (left) congratulates Dean Ware during the annual end-of-year breakfast. CONTRIBUTED

Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (left) congratulates Dean Ware during the annual end-of-year breakfast. CONTRIBUTED

Ware announces retirement from GCSS; Wilkes named new CFO

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Greene County School System’s longtime Chief Financial Officer, Dean Ware, has retired after 17 years with the district. Previous Assistant CFO Connie Wilkes has been named the new interim GCSS CFO.
When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

Thillen Foundation awards $182,000 to 2024 GCHS graduates

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
At Honors Night on May 20, every graduating senior who participated in the career coaching program at Greene County High School received a share of $182,000 in earned financial assistance awarded by the Thillen Education Foundation (TEF).There were 83 participants in the program.
Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications, Lake Oconee News wins general excellence award

Josh Lurie
Thursday, June 13, 2024
An election year when national media outlets are being questioned for objectivity reinforces the importance of locally owned media that bring community news to readers most affected in their cities and counties.
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Sheriff helps protect possible trafficking victim

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 13, 2024
A young woman forced to stay in a hot car all day, every day, is suspected by local authorities of being a human trafficking victim, and a joint effort was made to get her to safety.
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Crime Reports (6/7/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 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.
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

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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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