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Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 11, 2024
It’s hard not to cheer, chant, or perhaps even choke back a few tears upon witnessing Ol’ Man Sol temporarily disappear behind the passing moon while we here on Earth are temporarily plunged into daytime darkness. It really is that moving for many observers.The eclipse phenomenon is simply(!
Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

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Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Sheriff Sills offers warnings, advice to citizensLocal residents have lost thousands of dollars due to scams recently, and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says he is frustrated that it’s happening so often.“It’s why we don’t have bank robberies anymore,” Sills opined.
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (far right) presents the Carnegie Medal to the family of Thomas Hawk: (l-r) daughter MacKenzie Hawk, son Eric Hawk and wife Amanda Hawk. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (far right) presents the Carnegie Medal to the family of Thomas Hawk: (l-r) daughter MacKenzie Hawk, son Eric Hawk and wife Amanda Hawk. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Hero dad honored posthumously

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A Morgan County father was posthumously honored with the Carnegie Medal April 4 in a ceremony held at the Morgan County Public Safety Complex.

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LOA responds to complaint filed by BOE

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Last week, Lake Oconee News released information regarding a formal complaint brought forward by the Greene County Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Crime Reports (4/5/24)

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy met with a local resident at the MCSO on March 21 to report fraud.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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County approves road extension study for Harbor Club

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 4, 2024
In a special called meeting last week, the county commission moved on next steps for an engineering study using Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) funds for a road to connect Harbor Club’s Club Drive with the Richland Connector.
Many of those in attendance at the Greensboro City Council meeting Monday, April 1, intended to speak about a controversial annexation but the proposal was tabled at the request of the developer. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Many of those in attendance at the Greensboro City Council meeting Monday, April 1, intended to speak about a controversial annexation but the proposal was tabled at the request of the developer. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Coming Soon: New Greensboro city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 4, 2024
The city of Greensboro has been without a city manager since Jarvis Sims resigned under pressure effective Jan. 31.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE files complaint about LOA admittance

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A formal complaint filed by Greene County School Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston regarding enrollment practices for new students at Lake Oconee Academy was sent to the Georgia Department of Education, Federal Programs and Special Education, and the Professional Standards Committee.
A judge is expected to imminently decide if Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro will be closed because of numerous violations of state guidelines for senior care facilities. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A judge is expected to imminently decide if Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro will be closed because of numerous violations of state guidelines for senior care facilities. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Savannah Court fate in judge’s hands

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 4, 2024
“People were emotional. It was really intense,” said one family member of a patient at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee (SCLO) senior care center who attended a meeting there last month. “Everybody that spoke reinforced over and over that it is not the staff that’s a problem. The staff is caring.
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