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Commissioner Angela Deering urged the board to discuss the status of the courthouse before approving the construction of a new building for some county services. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Commissioner Angela Deering urged the board to discuss the status of the courthouse before approving the construction of a new building for some county services. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Courthouse question pops up at BOC meeting

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 11, 2024
A motion to construct a new building for Greene County’s Planning and Zoning, Tax Commissioner and Tax Assessors office was disrupted Tuesday night by the controversy over the status of the Greene County Courthouse.At its monthly meeting, the Greene County Commission heard from County Manager Byron...
The Massey family and their friends celebrate winning the prize for the most decorated boat at last week’s Lake Oconee boat parade. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

The Massey family and their friends celebrate winning the prize for the most decorated boat at last week’s Lake Oconee boat parade. (LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff)

Lake Oconee boat parade inspires creative family fun

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 11, 2024
A local family has taken its deep-rooted love for Independence Day to new heights in the past few years.Matt Massey and his wife, Lanier, have enjoyed hopping on their pontoon boat with friends and family to participate in the Lake Oconee boat parade for the past few years.
All that's missing is landscaping and a big Gatewood "G" logo on the front of Gatewood's new $8.3 million high school building in Eatonton. Gatewood staff and students are eager to make the new building come to life next month. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

All that's missing is landscaping and a big Gatewood "G" logo on the front of Gatewood's new $8.3 million high school building in Eatonton. Gatewood staff and students are eager to make the new building come to life next month. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Progress being made for Gatewood's new high school

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 11, 2024
On Oct. 4 last year, Gatewood School officials, local community leaders, and representatives of SmithBuilt Construction Group gathered to toss the ceremonial first shovelfuls of dirt that signified the start of building a new high school in Eatonton.That approximately 30,000-square-foot building is...
Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City council extends 90-day vape shop moratorium

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Greensboro City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, only discussing a couple of community concerns.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Two Madison Walmart shoplifters nabbed in Charlotte

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Charlotte Police Department arrested two North Carolina teenagers on June 27 in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the Madison Walmart on June 16.According to reports, Sheldon Muffett, 18, of Raleigh, N.C., and Terry Campbell, 17, of Charlotte, N.C., face theft charges by...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (7/5/24)

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the MCSO lobby on June 26 in reference to an assault on a complainant’s daughter.
The Terrell-Sadler-Haley house on Harmony Road was built in 1855 and during Sherman’s March to the Sea, his 14th Corps camped at the plantation for one day and burned most buildings there but spared the house. CONTRIBUTED

The Terrell-Sadler-Haley house on Harmony Road was built in 1855 and during Sherman’s March to the Sea, his 14th Corps camped at the plantation for one day and burned most buildings there but spared the house. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Trust Expedition coming to Eatonton

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will showcase the history and architecture of Eatonton through one of its Georgia Trust Expeditions on Aug. 17, offering a rare opportunity for visitors and residents to visit inside more than 20 of the city’s and county’s most historic homes and sites...
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