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Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications, Lake Oconee News wins general excellence award

Josh Lurie
Thursday, June 13, 2024
An election year when national media outlets are being questioned for objectivity reinforces the importance of locally owned media that bring community news to readers most affected in their cities and counties.Awards were presented last week during the Georgia Press Association (GPA) convention at...
Eulalio De Leon Aldana

Eulalio De Leon Aldana

Sheriff helps protect possible trafficking victim

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 13, 2024
A young woman forced to stay in a hot car all day, every day, is suspected by local authorities of being a human trafficking victim, and a joint effort was made to get her to safety.“It’s the first time that we’ve dealt with an international matter like this,” Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County governments study proposed budget

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Government bodies in Morgan County are examining accounts payable and accounts receivable closely as they prepare budgets for establishing millage rates later this summer.Madison City Manager John Klimm and Finance Director Karen Stapp presented the FY2025 budget to Mayor Fred Perriman and council...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (6/7/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a Morgan Drive address on May 22 regarding the theft of a pistol. The complainant said he returned from out of town and discovered the missing pistol from a truck he had left locked in the garage.
Antwan Barnes, wearing the green shirt, attacks Keon Lewis at the Jet No. 44 last month. Barnes was arrested last week. CONTRIBUTED/ EPD

Antwan Barnes, wearing the green shirt, attacks Keon Lewis at the Jet No. 44 last month. Barnes was arrested last week. CONTRIBUTED/ EPD

Three arrested for melee at convenience store

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 6, 2024
According to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, three Sparta men have been arrested in connection with a brawl at an Eatonton gas station.Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet 44 Food Mart at the intersection of Gray Highway...
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Moonlight on Main event will move Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Downtown Greensboro ushers in the summer season on June 21 from 7-9:30 p.m. with its annual Moonlight on Main concert.The Greensboro Main Street Program, in partnership with the Greensboro Business Association, presents the concert as the summer’s main event.
Eatonton’s and Putnam County’s first responders led the way for the 63rd Putnam County Dairy Festival Parade presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton as it made its way up North Jefferson Avenue through downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton’s and Putnam County’s first responders led the way for the 63rd Putnam County Dairy Festival Parade presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton as it made its way up North Jefferson Avenue through downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dairy Festival signals summer for Eatonton

Gordon Columbine
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Summer is not official until June 20 this year.
During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

During Monday’s meeting, Autron Hayes was appointed the new city manager for Greensboro. Before his nomination, he served as the city manager of Sylvester. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Hayes officially hired as Greensboro city manager

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The City of Greensboro has officially hired a new city manager, ending the position’s four-month vacancy. During Monday’s city council meeting, Autron Hayes was approved by the city council on a split vote of 3-1 and one abstention.
Brad Rice, Chair HPC; Austin Pugmire, HPC; Elizabeth Minnix and daughters, award recipient. (CONTRIBUTED)

Brad Rice, Chair HPC; Austin Pugmire, HPC; Elizabeth Minnix and daughters, award recipient. (CONTRIBUTED)

Madison Historic Preservation Commission announces 2024 preservation awards

News Staff
Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Madison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) presented the 2024 Preservation Awards at its 21st annual Historic Preservation Ice Cream Social, which was held on May 23 on the grounds of the Joshua Hill House.The MHPC hosts this event each year during National Historic Preservation Month to...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

It’s time to vote again

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 6, 2024
You’ll have yet another chance to wear one of those “I Voted” stickers in the next couple of weeks, because a couple of local elections won’t be decided until the General Primary Runoff is completed on June 18.Early voting for the Runoff begins Monday, June 10, and continues until Friday, June 14,...
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