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Madison City Council delays zoning decision

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, August 1, 2024

The City of Madison’s efforts to rewrite its industrial zoning ordinances regarding conditional use thresholds, dimensional requirements, utilities, employee caps, and buffers received a mixed response during a July 22 called meeting.

Terry Lawler talks about the Greene County Board of Commissioners called meeting. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Greene County BOC hears complaints about courthouse proposal

Mark Engel

Thursday, August 1, 2024

More than 100 people showed up Monday morning for a special called meeting of the Greene County Board of Commissioners about the future of the county courthouse, which sits on a one-block, county-owned island in the middle of downtown Greensboro.For over an hour, 23 citizens who spoke gave...

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Greene BOC reviews budget requests at called meeting

Hannah Barron

Thursday, August 1, 2024

The Greene County Board of Commissioners reviewed FY25 budget requests during a special called meeting on July 26.Many requests up for consideration fall under public safety.The largest line item, $1.2 million, would replace microwaves used on towers to connect all public safety radio...

The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

MAD Hospitality sees success since 2020 opening

Skyla Morris

Thursday, August 1, 2024

MAD Hospitality of downtown Madison was established in 2020 by Thomas Preston Real Estate.

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Thief steals nearly $9,000 in electronics from store

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, July 25, 2024

An unidentified white male walked into the TA Travel Center on Eatonton Road on June 28 and walked out with nearly $9,000 of electronic devices, according to the Madison Police Department.Reports say the man wore sunglasses, a white fishing hat with blue trim, a Dart T-shirt, an orange short-sleeve...

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Lightning strikes two Putnam County homes

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, July 25, 2024

A quick response by firefighters saved two residences from being entirely destroyed by fire after lightning struck them in recent summer storms.According to Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain, lightning struck the first house, located on the 900 block of State Route 16/Monticello Road, around...

Retired MCMS art teacher Marjean Meadow (right) received a Charlie Bonner Award for Advancing Art Education from Lisa Thomas Conner. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Museum hosts annual Founder’s Day event

Ian Tocher

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art hosted its annual Founder’s Day event Sunday evening at its gallery in rural Buckhead.

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Intoxicated man arrested in Publix parking lot

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, July 25, 2024

A Greene County deputy arrested a Greensboro man following an incident at the Publix store on Lake Oconee Parkway on the afternoon of July 17.According to witnesses, Todd E. Lachenmyer, 66, entered Publix and approached the customer desk in the front of the store but began to stumble backward and...

The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

What’s the future of the Greene County courthouse?

Mark Engel

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Greene County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a call meeting on Monday, July 29, to discuss how to solve the problem of overcrowding at the Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro.

A screenshot showing a man allegedly named Richard Johnston, who was accused of having inappropriate contact with an underage girl. (CONTRIBUTED)

Social media video spurs local investigation in Greene County

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, July 25, 2024

A viral video depicting a man calling himself “Max”, who confronted another man with evidence of inappropriate communications with a 12-year-old child has led to an investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.According to a press release issued by the GCSO, “the Greene County Sheriff’s...

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