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Morgan County Sheriff's Office SUVs sustained severed damage after being hit by and SUV on I-20. (CONTRIUBTED)

Morgan County Sheriff's Office SUVs sustained severed damage after being hit by and SUV on I-20. (CONTRIUBTED)

Distracted driver hits patrol units on I-20

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Two Morgan County Sheriff’s Office vehicles were severely damaged after being struck by an SUV while the deputies were attempting to render aid to a stranded motorist near milepost 114.5 on I-20 May 25.
A total of 177 motorcyclists rode for the 26th annual Ride For America. (SKYLA MORRI/Staff)

A total of 177 motorcyclists rode for the 26th annual Ride For America. (SKYLA MORRI/Staff)

Ride for America: Madison hosts annual Memorial Day event

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Leaving at 11 a.m. from American Legion Post 233 in Loganville, 177 motorcyclists made their way Monday to American Legion Calvin George Post 37 in Madison as part of the 26th annual Memorial Day “Ride for America.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Holiday weekend yields arrests, hospital visits

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Stormy weather forced Eatonton’s Memorial Day ceremony to be canceled. Instead of honoring the fallen service members at Putnam County’s Veterans Wall of Honor Park, everyone met Monday for fellowship at the VFW Post 6686.However, the bad weather did not keep the lawbreakers away.
Gary Phillip McElhenney (FILE PHOTO)

Gary Phillip McElhenney (FILE PHOTO)

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Putnam County Commissioner dies

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Putnam County lost a dedicated public servant Sunday afternoon as District 1 County Commissioner Gary Phillip McElhenney, 77, passed away at Landmark Hospital in Athens following a multi-week hospitalization.McElhenney fell ill late in March and initially was hospitalized at St.
Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Greensboro City Council taking time on hiring city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 23, 2024
There is still no official Greensboro city manager. Mayor Corey Williams nominated Sylvester city manager Autron Hayes for the position at the May 6 council meeting. In a split 3-2 vote, the city council supported the mayor’s nomination.It was expected to become official at Monday’s meeting.
Multiple state and county representatives spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Panel May 14. CONTRIBUTED

Multiple state and county representatives spoke at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Panel May 14. CONTRIBUTED

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Hwy. 44 conversation dominates legislative breakfast

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Legislative Update Breakfast on May 14 at Atlas Ministry in Greensboro. The event informed attendees of recent changes made within the state legislature, including those that may affect Greene County.
Approximately 35 kilograms of cocaine, five pounds of methamphetamine, one kilogram of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin and 19 firearms were seized, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED

Approximately 35 kilograms of cocaine, five pounds of methamphetamine, one kilogram of fentanyl, one kilogram of heroin and 19 firearms were seized, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. CONTRIBUTED

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Multi-agency drug investigation seizes weapons and narcotics

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office participated in a multi-agency drug investigation recently, which resulted in the execution of several search warrants on May 17 in Athens-Clarke County.
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