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Units from five agencies responded to the brush fire in the Veazey Road area. CONTRIBUTED

Units from five agencies responded to the brush fire in the Veazey Road area. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County firefighters contain 28-acre brush fire

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Firefighters hope that a brush fire near Veazey Road in Greene County isn’t a preview of a much worse scenario that could play out on July 4.According to Greene County’s Emergency Management Agency Director Joe Bashore, Fire and Rescue units were sent to the Veazey Road area at approximately 1:30...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (6/28/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the Morgan County LEC on June 22 regarding a request to speak to a deputy about a peeping tom complaint.
Isaiah Hunter

Isaiah Hunter

SC men arrested on drug, weapons charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Morgan County deputies arrested two South Carolina men on weapons and drug charges on June 21 following a traffic stop on I-20.Isaiah Hunter, 29, of Blythwood, has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and speeding (100 mph in a 70-mph zone).
Amir Khalil Sharif Shaheed

Amir Khalil Sharif Shaheed

Three agencies team up to arrest fleeing suspect

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Eatonton and Madison police officers and deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Forsyth man on June 23 after a lengthy pursuit that began on I-20 and ended in Eatonton.Amir Khalil Sharif Shaheed, 25, is charged with reckless driving, failure to yield right of way to an...
Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene County’s Tiger Stadium is shaping up to be one of the finest venues in the state. (JASON EASLEY/Staff)

Greene BOE spends $549K on marquee, scoreboard

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Greene County Board of Education took out its checkbook during its June 20 meeting and spent approximately $2,324,000, with the lion’s share going to materials for the new Greene County Elementary School and enhancements for Tiger Stadium.GCES will receive audiovisual, low-voltage, and...
Heather Harris was recently named the new advertising manager at Smith Communications. (CONTRIBUTED)

Heather Harris was recently named the new advertising manager at Smith Communications. (CONTRIBUTED)

Harris named SCI advertising manager

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Smith Communications Inc. proudly announces Heather Harris as its new advertising manager.CEO and Publisher A. Mark Smith named Harris to the position on June 17, saying she will oversee revenue production for all of Smith Communications’ publications and projects.“Heather has been a big help over...
Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

GCSS, Atlas partner to feed kids for summer

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Throughout June, the Greene County School System’s Summer Feeding Program provided free meals to underserved community families.The seasonal program runs annually after the regular school year ends, and breakfast and lunch are available to children up to 18 years old.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (6/21/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 20, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to an Apalachee Woods Trail address on June 12 regarding a reported fraud.
City Manager Autron Hayes discussed updates from the water department during Monday night’s meeting. He provided the information in the absence of the department’s supervisor, Josh Thompson. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City Manager Autron Hayes discussed updates from the water department during Monday night’s meeting. He provided the information in the absence of the department’s supervisor, Josh Thompson. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Hayes updates Water Department changes

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 20, 2024
At a brief meeting Monday night, Greensboro City Council discussed updates on many ongoing community concerns, including the water department and the appointment of three new members to the Historic Preservation Committee.City Manager Autron Hayes gave a status report on projects by the city’s...
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