News

Intense flames and their aftermath depict the devastation of a mobile home fire that claimed the life of a Greene County man early last Saturday. CONTRIBUTED

Intense flames and their aftermath depict the devastation of a mobile home fire that claimed the life of a Greene County man early last Saturday. CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Mobile home fire claims Greene County man’s life

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 4, 2024
A Greene County man lost his life in a mobile home fire on Ward Road in northwest Greene County during the early morning hours of March 30.Ronald Robinson succumbed to injuries sustained in the blaze before rescue personnel were able to reach him.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Georgia lawmakers target illegal immigrants

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Georgia Senate passed two bills aimed at illegal immigration this week, one day after the father of murder victim Laken Riley urged lawmakers to take a tougher stand on the issue.The 22-year-old nursing student was killed on the University of Georgia campus in Athens last month.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Crime Reports (3/29/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to Morgan County Primary School on March 20 regarding a call for assistance with an angry parent.
Pretty in pink. One of the Uncle Remus Golf Course ponds provided a perfect Easter backdrop for a family gathering during Saturday’s inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Pretty in pink. One of the Uncle Remus Golf Course ponds provided a perfect Easter backdrop for a family gathering during Saturday’s inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eggs-celent turnout for Leadership Putnam event

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Anarchy reigned when about 200 kids were let loose Saturday for the inaugural Leadership Putnam Easter Egg Hunt on the driving range at Eatonton’s Uncle Remus Golf Course (URGC).
The Greene County Detention Center is getting a facelift that will include upgrades to the booking area. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The Greene County Detention Center is getting a facelift that will include upgrades to the booking area. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Greene County inmates transferred to Morgan County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 28, 2024
In what many officials are calling an unusual but mutually beneficial arrangement, inmates incarcerated by Greene County will be housed in the Morgan County jail for an estimated eight months while the Greene County Detention Center is renovated, according to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.
(Image via Google)

(Image via Google)

Correction (3/29/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Last week, the Lake Oconee News reported that Tyson Cherod Waller, 18, of Eatonton, had been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting incident that occurred on in Greensboro March 3. This was incorrect. Waller has not been arrested.
The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The meeting room used by the Greensboro Planning & Zoning Board was literally standing room only as board members heard arguments regarding a proposed light-industrial development on 364 acres. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Big development rejected by Greensboro P&Z board

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The small meeting room at Greensboro City Hall was packed with 40 people and others were out in the parking lot, crowding the door attempting to hear or see.
Terrence O. Paul

Terrence O. Paul

Exclusive Subscriber Content

‘Feel good pill’ lands Eatonton man in Baldwin jail

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Green items found in baggies inside of a car during a traffic stop on St. Patrick’s Day didn’t bring any good luck to the driver. Instead of the end of the rainbow, the man was taken to jail by authorities.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Conyers man damages deputy’s car after arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Greene County deputies arrested a Conyers man on March 19 on multiple charges following a brief foot pursuit. The man also damaged a deputy’s patrol unit.Joseph Wade Smith, 35, of 50 Lakeshore Dr.
Subscribe to