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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Georgia Writers Museum: The Next Chapter

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is excited to announce that it will be starting a major renovation to make the museum even better.GWM will be closed to visitors from Thursday, April 4, through the summer.
Two attendees view “Chromatic King” (right) that depicts a lion looking out beyond where it stands.

Two attendees view “Chromatic King” (right) that depicts a lion looking out beyond where it stands.

Allied Arts debuts Janice Westfall exhibit

Story And Photos By Bailey Mccully
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Hailing from Eatonton, Janice Westfall debuted her exhibit at the Marlor House in Milledgeville April 5.Westfall is a self-taught artist with over a decade of experience. In her earlier days, her artwork was in black and white but has evolved into a blossoming pool of color.
Richland Pointe was designed to be easily walkable and connected with the water. CONTRIBUTED

Richland Pointe was designed to be easily walkable and connected with the water. CONTRIBUTED

Reynolds Lake Oconee builds onto Richland Pointe Community

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Reynolds Lake Oconee continues to enjoy tremendous success with each release of lakefront, lake access, golf, and wooded homesites in its Richland Pointe community, located between Richland Pointe Village and the soon-to-debut Tom Fazio-designed golf course, Richland.
Lake Oconee Academy - Literary Meet Region Champions for the fourth year in a row. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy - Literary Meet Region Champions for the fourth year in a row. CONTRIBUTED

LOA named region champions, third in state at literary meet

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
High school students from Lake Oconee Academy competed on  March 8 at the Region 8A-Div.II Literary Meet and were named region champions for the fourth year in a row.
Totality awesome!

Totality awesome!

Totality awesome!

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 11, 2024
It’s hard not to cheer, chant, or perhaps even choke back a few tears upon witnessing Ol’ Man Sol temporarily disappear behind the passing moon while we here on Earth are temporarily plunged into daytime darkness. It really is that moving for many observers.The eclipse phenomenon is simply(!
Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Sheriff Sills offers warnings, advice to citizensLocal residents have lost thousands of dollars due to scams recently, and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says he is frustrated that it’s happening so often.“It’s why we don’t have bank robberies anymore,” Sills opined.
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (far right) presents the Carnegie Medal to the family of Thomas Hawk: (l-r) daughter MacKenzie Hawk, son Eric Hawk and wife Amanda Hawk. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (far right) presents the Carnegie Medal to the family of Thomas Hawk: (l-r) daughter MacKenzie Hawk, son Eric Hawk and wife Amanda Hawk. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Hero dad honored posthumously

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A Morgan County father was posthumously honored with the Carnegie Medal April 4 in a ceremony held at the Morgan County Public Safety Complex.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (4/5/24)

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy met with a local resident at the MCSO on March 21 to report fraud.
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