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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Deputy has bizarre encounter on I-20

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Morgan County deputy Timothy Ryan Saye was dispatched to the area of milepost 104 in I-20 on April 26 regarding a disabled vehicle in the roadway and encountered an unstable woman who had a two-year-old child with her.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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LOA school resource officer fired by sheriff’s office

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Greene County Deputy Jonathan Franco has been fired by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for violating the deputy’s oath of office and having an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to a letter from Chief Deputy Richard Campbell filed in Franco’s personnel records.
David Burke brought out the boa to the delight of some children and unmitigated terror of others. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

David Burke brought out the boa to the delight of some children and unmitigated terror of others. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Madfest attracts huge crowds to Madison

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Madfest was held beneath overcast skies on April 27, but the event still attracted a large crowd of locals and visitors drawn to Madison for the festivities organized by the city each spring at Town Park.
The mobile command post for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a murder in the Great Waters 10 years ago. (File Photo)

The mobile command post for the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a murder in the Great Waters 10 years ago. (File Photo)

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New evidence provides glimmer of hope in Dermond case

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The widely discussed and reported case of the murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond may still be unsolved on its 10th anniversary, but it is in no way a cold case.
PHOTO BY MARK ENGEL

PHOTO BY MARK ENGEL

BREAKING: Savannah Court at Lake Oconee will remain open

Mark Engel
Friday, April 26, 2024
In a ruling handed down Friday afternoon, Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Beaudrot determined that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did not present enough evidence to warrant closing down Savannah Court at Lake Oconee senior care center in Greensboro.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Crime Reports (4/26/24)

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEWarrants were filed April 18 for the arrest of Christopher Garner of Hull on charges of public indecency, sexual battery, and pandering.A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Bostwick Highway address on April 17 regarding a reported theft.
Retired Chief William “Bill” Ashburn

Retired Chief William “Bill” Ashburn

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Madison taps 40-year veteran to be interim police chief

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Madison Police Chief William “Bill” Ashburn has retired, and the city has hired an interim chief while it searches for a new permanent replacement to run the police department.After 42 years in law enforcement, Ashburn recently announced his retirement.
With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

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GDOT meeting to update Highway 44 plans

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has called a public meeting May 7 to present slight changes made in the project to widen Highway 44 to four lanes through Greene and Putnam counties.The Public Information Meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Putnam County Administration Building.
According to the GADOE, Greene County had 2,308 students during 2010-11 with 56.7% of students missing fewer than five days, 31.3% missing between six and 15 days, and 12% missing more than 15 days.

According to the GADOE, Greene County had 2,308 students during 2010-11 with 56.7% of students missing fewer than five days, 31.3% missing between six and 15 days, and 12% missing more than 15 days.

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GCSS attendance campaign sees success early, improvement at all schools

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Greene County School System began an attendance campaign this year to address chronic absenteeism that has plagued schools since the COVID-19 Pandemic. So, far the initiative has shown promising results.
Although firefighters had this fire in Woodville under control in 10 minutes, the home was a total loss. (Photo contributed from Greene County Emergency Services)

Although firefighters had this fire in Woodville under control in 10 minutes, the home was a total loss. (Photo contributed from Greene County Emergency Services)

Firefighters battle high winds to contain fire

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Firefighters had to contend with winds gusting as high as 40 mph as they battled a fire in Woodville on April 12, but personnel from several departments were able to get the fire under control in 10 minutes.
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