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GPD makes more arrests in drive-by shootings

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Greensboro Police Department (GPD) made another arrest with one more pending in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred in the area of North Walnut, East Greene, and North East streets just after midnight on March 3.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (3/15/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEOn March 5, deputies arrested Ervin Miles Bryant, 4768 Old Atlanta Rd., Griffin, for failure to appear. On March 5, deputies arrested Mykul Prestige Edwards, 820 Dantzler Street, Orangeburg, S.C.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

10 candidates emerge for Morgan County sheriff

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 14, 2024
By the time qualifying for local offices in Morgan County ended on March 8, eight candidates had signed up to run for sheriff, and most of the incumbent commissioners had challengers, according to Elections Director Jennifer Doran.
Jay Crawley at LOA is responsible for cybersecurity at the school. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Jay Crawley at LOA is responsible for cybersecurity at the school. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Cybersecurity a focus for student information at LOA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Cybersecurity is not just for banks, big corporations, online commerce, and personal data protection. It is a real threat to schools that collect enormous data throughout the year and not just limited to a student’s name.
Mark Lipscomb

Mark Lipscomb

Lipscomb announces candidacy

Mark Lipscomb
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Mark Lipscomb has declared his candidacy for the Greene County Board of Education, District 2.A Greene County resident since 2003, Lipscomb said he aims to bring a wealth of experience to the forefront of education and economic development in Greene County.
Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian pulls plug on EV plant for now

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced on March 7 that it is delaying indefinitely its plan to build an EV plant east of Atlanta, near Madison. Instead, Rivian said it will initially begin building its new R2 midsize SUV at its present location in Illinois.
An search warrant executed at a Canaan Circle address yielded two AR-15 rifles, handguns, ammunition, marijuana and medication often used to make methamphetamine. CONTRIBUTED

An search warrant executed at a Canaan Circle address yielded two AR-15 rifles, handguns, ammunition, marijuana and medication often used to make methamphetamine. CONTRIBUTED

Arrests made in downtown drive-by shooting

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 14, 2024
A disagreement between two groups of people led to the shooting heard in downtown Greensboro in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3, Greensboro Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson told the Lake Oconee News.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Biden, Trump dominate Lake Country primaries

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Voting results are in for the presidential primary in Greene and Morgan County as well as the Morgan SPLOST referendum.According to Jennifer Doran, Morgan County’s Elections Director, 21.66 of Morgan County’s registered voters showed up to vote in the election. Republican Donald J.
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