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Correction (3/29/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Last week, the Lake Oconee News reported that Tyson Cherod Waller, 18, of Eatonton, had been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred on in Greensboro March 3. This was incorrect. Waller has not been arrested.
The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Big development rejected by Greensboro P&Z board

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The small meeting room at Greensboro City Hall was packed with 40 people and others were out in the parking lot, crowding the door attempting to hear or see.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (3/22/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Hall’s Lane address on March 13 regarding an entering auto complaint. The complainant said someone entered her vehicle and took a Stanley cup, a set of scrubs, credit cards, and social security cards.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Juvenile charged with school arson in Morgan County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 21, 2024
A Morgan County juvenile is being charged with arson, interference with government property, and disruption of a public school after he allegedly set fire to a Morgan County Elementary School restroom, according to reports obtained from the MCSO.After the fire was reported at 10:05 a.m.
Marcus Cunningham, supervisor of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, explains issues with the department’s aging equipment. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Marcus Cunningham, supervisor of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, explains issues with the department’s aging equipment. MARK ENGEL/Staff

City annexations rely on aging water, sewer system

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The city of Greensboro is getting bigger and bigger. The City Council Monday night approved annexation and rezoning requests for parcels of land totaling 94.4 acres along Meadow Crest Road.
Greene County firefighters performed a traditional “push-in” ceremony last week for their new firetruck at Reynolds, mimicking the days when horse-drawn equipment had to be detached and pushed backward into the station in preparation for the next call. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Greene County firefighters performed a traditional “push-in” ceremony last week for their new firetruck at Reynolds, mimicking the days when horse-drawn equipment had to be detached and pushed backward into the station in preparation for the next call. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Welcome, Engine 10

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 21, 2024
In an event that goes back to the late 1800s, Greene County Fire and Rescue conducted a “push-in ceremony” last week to inaugurate a new $550,000-plus fire engine. Engine No.
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