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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison City Council approves budget for FY2025

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The City of Madison adopted its budget for FY2025 at its meeting on June 17.Madison City Manager John Klimm and Finance Director Karen Stapp presented the FY2025 budget to Mayor Fred Perriman and council members on May 17.
Benjamin McCommons

Benjamin McCommons

Deputies make arrest after courthouse interruptions

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 20, 2024
A Greensboro man was arrested and charged with obstruction June 12 after repeatedly being asked to leave the courthouse by deputies.According to reports, Benjamin McCommons, 53, of 103 Mulberry Street, came to the courthouse to watch a trial in progress and left the courtroom to answer his phone at...
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Hooks wins MOCO Republican race for sheriff

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 20, 2024
The votes are in, and both winners may surprise some people.Former Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tyler Hooks has defeated Capt. Joseph Pritchett of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office for the Republican spot on the ticket in the general election this November.Hooks will face Democrat...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (6/14/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICETony Arness Jacobs, 56, of Madison, was arrested on June 6 and charged with driving while their license was suspended.Miriam Cruz Salas, 32, of Madison, was arrested on June 8 and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a...
Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Maggie Milner makes a presentation about the upcoming sculpture trail to Eatonton City Council while her partner in the effort, Kevin Tomson-Hooper looks on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Maggie Milner makes a presentation about the upcoming sculpture trail to Eatonton City Council while her partner in the effort, Kevin Tomson-Hooper looks on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sculpture trail coming soon

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on June 4.
When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

When the Thillen Education Foundation and Greene College Career Academy at Greene County High School first partnered in 2018, they anticipated the day when students would be financially rewarded for their dedication and forward life planning. (CONTRIBUTED)

Thillen Foundation awards $182,000 to 2024 GCHS graduates

News Staff
Thursday, June 13, 2024
At Honors Night on May 20, every graduating senior who participated in the career coaching program at Greene County High School received a share of $182,000 in earned financial assistance awarded by the Thillen Education Foundation (TEF).There were 83 participants in the program.
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