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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Voters already deciding on Morgan County SPLOST

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The City of Madison and Morgan County have both signed an intergovernmental agreement to renew the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax that will generate nearly $47 million for government entities to fund projects inside Morgan County. Morgan County will receive 70.
Mark Blanton

Mark Blanton

Blanton enters race for District 4 commissioner

News Staff
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Voters in Greene County’s District 4 have a new Republican candidate Greene County Board of Commissioners. Mark Blanton recently announced his candidacy for the District 4 seat on the Greene County BOC.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Commissioners consider ways to clean up county

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 22, 2024
With the traffic off Route 44 and the systemic growth of the county, many would be surprised to learn that Greene County and its 387.5 square miles of land are largely unincorporated. With that comes the many legacy families that have made the county home for generations.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Suspicious letter received by elections office

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 22, 2024
It appears that expecting the unexpected has become routine during the weeks surrounding an American election. The staff at the Morgan Board of Elections and Registration Office dealt with an unusual situation on Feb. 15 after mail was retrieved from the mailbox in front of the office.
EV charging stations are coming to downtown Madison. CONTRIBUTED ART

EV charging stations are coming to downtown Madison. CONTRIBUTED ART

EV charging stations coming to downtown Madison

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Madison City Council recently approved an agreement with Envirospark Networks, Incorporated, which will install electrical vehicle charging stations in downtown Madison.
“Jello” Williams

“Jello” Williams

Foot chase yields a ‘threefer’ for officers

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Jumping into shoulder-deep water on a winter day didn’t help a wanted man from escaping Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies, and neither did it help two other men who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Sheriff Howard Sills said.
New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Speed trap, sign ordinance discussed by city council

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The newly placed radar and camera system in the school zone at the front of Greene County High School has mailed speeding tickets to almost 2,600 unhappy drivers in its first three months of operation, according to Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford Sr.
Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent recently announced his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner District 4 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent recently announced his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner District 4 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Navy commander announces campaign for District 4 BOC seat

Steve Broadbent
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent announced Monday his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner – District 4. The Republican primary election will be held on May 21.
Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Kjer hosts meet and greet to discuss candidacy

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 15, 2024
In what may be a confusing ballot with two similar names for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Education (BOE), Dr. Maggie Kjer is making the rounds in a series of informative meet-and-greet sessions within her district.
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