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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Teen killed in wreck with parked log truck

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 18, 2024
An 18-year-old Greene County woman was killed in an automobile crash on July 11 on Pierce Dairy Road in Morgan County.According to the Georgia State Patrol accident report, Ella Blinco was traveling south on Pierce Dairy Road when her 2016 Nissan Rogue left the roadway for unknown reasons and...
Council Members David Neal, Chris Moore, and Mayor Corey Williams look over Hayes’ handout of the water and sewer proposal. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Council Members David Neal, Chris Moore, and Mayor Corey Williams look over Hayes’ handout of the water and sewer proposal. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City approves rate study, townhome preliminary plat

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Greensboro City Council held its second meeting of the month Monday night and discussed several new concerns within the community.
The City of Madison recently refurbished Hill Park’s tennis and pickleball courts and will be adding restrooms later this year. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The City of Madison recently refurbished Hill Park’s tennis and pickleball courts and will be adding restrooms later this year. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

City accepts bid on Hill Park restroom project

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 18, 2024
After years of delays, Hill Park in Madison may finally get the restrooms city leaders have wanted to install there.The Madison City Council accepted the low bid on the project during a July 8 meeting. E&E Construction submitted a low bid of $263,242.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Called meetings scheduled on budget, courthouse

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners has announced that it will hold special meetings on Friday, July 26, and Monday, July 29, both at 8 a.m. The meetings are open to the public and will be held at the BOC Conference Room (Suite 201) at 1034 Silver Dr. in Greensboro.Called meetings are...
The cast of Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

The cast of Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Lake Country Players present Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Big River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, adapted from the novel by Mark Twain and presented by The Lake Country Players, opens Thursday, July 25, and continues through Sunday, July 28, at Festival Hall.This timeless classic by Mark Twain will take you down the mighty Mississippi, as Huck Finn...
Tevin Lee Speights

Tevin Lee Speights

South Carolina man arrested for drug trafficking

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 18, 2024
A Greene County deputy pulled over a Conway, South Carolina, man on July 11 and wound up finding a substantial quantity of marijuana in the vehicle.Tevin Lee Speights, 32, has been charged with trafficking marijuana.Deputy Matthew Cowdrey made the traffic stop on the vehicle, which was traveling at...
The old children's nursery is on the top floor of Heritage Hall. It was typical for all the children to share a single bedroom. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The old children's nursery is on the top floor of Heritage Hall. It was typical for all the children to share a single bedroom. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Heritage Hall important to Madison’s history

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Heritage Hall, one of Madison’s oldest preserved historic houses, also serves as headquarters for the Morgan County Historical Society.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman became the 91st president of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during the annual GMA convention. (CONTRIBUTED)

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman became the 91st president of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during the annual GMA convention. (CONTRIBUTED)

Madison Mayor elected president of GMA

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman became the 91st president of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) during the annual GMA convention held June 23 in Savannah.Perriman has served as GMA’s first, second, and third vice president.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Cigarettes, lottery tickets stolen from Rainbow Store

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Burglars hit the Rainbow Store on Athens Highway on July 7 but succeeded only in stealing cigarettes and lottery tickets.According to reports, Deputy Philip Knowles arrived at the store at 11:46 p.m. after the store owner reported the burglary.
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