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The Tigers played their first game on the turf on Sept. 9, 2011, against Pike County. (File Photo)

The Tigers played their first game on the turf on Sept. 9, 2011, against Pike County. (File Photo)

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Tiger Stadium surface to be refurbished for nearly $1M

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
After serving as a football field, a soccer pitch, a track meet site, a graduation venue, and various other school-related needs for more than a decade, the turf at Greene County High School’s Tiger Stadium is getting a refresh.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Bill to provide private utility oversight stalls

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 25, 2024
A hearing before the Georgia Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications Committee in February gave hope to exasperated residents of Greene County who are fed up with Piedmont Water Company (PWC).
The Greene County Fire Department helped with accident clean-up Monday after a man was seriously injured in a crash while merging onto eastbound I-20, near Buckhead.

The Greene County Fire Department helped with accident clean-up Monday after a man was seriously injured in a crash while merging onto eastbound I-20, near Buckhead.

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Victim life flighted to Grady after I-20 crash

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
A man who has yet to be identified by local officials was involved in a crash on April 22 and later life-flighted to Grady Hospital in Atlanta.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Crime Reports (4/19/24)

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEZamir Graham, 24, of Greensboro was arrested on April 10 on a probation violation warrant out of Morgan County.Gabrielle Minervo, 30, of Hartwell was arrested on April 10 on two warrants.
An artist’s rendering depicts planned renovations to the facade of 208 E. Broad St. in Greensboro, where Infamous Whiskey has been approved by city council to set up shop as a distillery and bottler, with an onsite gift shop, offices and meeting space. CONTRIBUTED

An artist’s rendering depicts planned renovations to the facade of 208 E. Broad St. in Greensboro, where Infamous Whiskey has been approved by city council to set up shop as a distillery and bottler, with an onsite gift shop, offices and meeting space. CONTRIBUTED

Infamous Whiskey gets green light from city

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Following unanimous approval from Greensboro’s Downtown Development Authority, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and City Council, property purchased for corporate headquarters by Infamous Whiskey (208 East Broad St.
Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

Steel Magnolias will open this Friday, April 19, with additional performances on April 20, 26, and 27 at 7 p.m., as well as April 21 at 2:30 p.m.

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Steel Magnolias opens this week at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
The actors, crew members, and directors have put in the work, and now, all are ready for audiences to see their results.
Greensboro City Council met Monday in the small meeting room in City Hall to take action on zoning, vape shops and other issues. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council met Monday in the small meeting room in City Hall to take action on zoning, vape shops and other issues. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Water, vaping moratorium top city council meeting topics

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Lamar Callaway, manager of the Greensboro Water and Sewer system, Monday night assured members of the city council that the city has enough capacity and the ability to manage continued growth.
Joshua L. Bruinekool

Joshua L. Bruinekool

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Man sought for vehicle fatality turns self in

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 18, 2024
After about a month of being sought by authorities, the man charged with the death of an Eatonton woman in a vehicle crash turned himself in. Joshua Loyd Bruinekool, a.k.a.
A fleeing suspect tried to ditch this contraband by throwing it out his car window, but Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison recovered it. CONTRIBUTED

A fleeing suspect tried to ditch this contraband by throwing it out his car window, but Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison recovered it. CONTRIBUTED

Sheriff locates fleeing suspect’s marijuana bag

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Conyers man who tossed a book bag full of marijuana out of his car during a pursuit, hoping to avoid a drug charge, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute after Sheriff Donnie Harrison later found it.
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