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Barry L. Bell

Barry L. Bell

Driver arrested after pot found on passenger

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A Forest Park man was arrested on multiple charges on Jan. 31 following a traffic stop and ensuing investigation that revealed his juvenile passenger had marijuana hidden beneath her clothing. Barry Lester Bell, 34, of 6192 Holiday Blvd.
Larry B. Poole

Larry B. Poole

Misty Grove Lane prowler suspect nabbed

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 8, 2024
An arrest was made after residents of Misty Grove Lane had been constantly wary for a month or longer. “A man was seen creeping around people’s yards in the early mornings and at night around Misty Grove Lane,” Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills described.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (2/2/24)

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the MCSO regarding an escort to help someone retrieve property on Jan. 25.
An artist’s rendering shows the new 40,000-square-foot facility set to open next year. CONTRIBUTED

An artist’s rendering shows the new 40,000-square-foot facility set to open next year. CONTRIBUTED

$25M recreation facility set to open early next year

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 1, 2024
A new recreational complex off the 441 bypass in Madison is slated for completion in March 2025, for $25 million. It will bring to the community a facility offering amenities usually only seen at private sports facilities.
The Lake Oconee Academy Foundation is hosing its annual Denim and Diamonds charity fundraiser March 2 at Collins Farm. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy Foundation is hosing its annual Denim and Diamonds charity fundraiser March 2 at Collins Farm. CONTRIBUTED

LOAF presents 10th annual Denims & Diamonds

News Staff
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) and the Lake Oconee Academy Foundation (LOAF) extend an invitation to attend the 10th annual Denim & Diamonds Charity Fundraiser – a Titan Strong Event – on March 2 at Collins Farm.
L-R: Silviculturist Deyonte Johnson, Putnam County landowner Lynne Woods and Forest Health Protection Entomologist Paul Merten speak with Forester Luke Wilson in the Oconee Ranger District pine forest near Rock Eagle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Silviculturist Deyonte Johnson, Putnam County landowner Lynne Woods and Forest Health Protection Entomologist Paul Merten speak with Forester Luke Wilson in the Oconee Ranger District pine forest near Rock Eagle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Oconee Ranger District hosts annual forestry meeting

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 1, 2024
More than two dozen members of local, regional, and state Forest Service personnel gathered at Oconee Ranger District facilities near Rock Eagle on Jan. 25, for an annual meeting about the Oconee Forest Health and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project (OFHWHIP).
Tex McIver agreed to an interview with The Messenger in 2017, given from his former farm on Pea Ridge Road. FILE PHOTO

Tex McIver agreed to an interview with The Messenger in 2017, given from his former farm on Pea Ridge Road. FILE PHOTO

McIver pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 1, 2024
A year and a half after the Georgia Supreme Court overturned his malice murder conviction in the shooting death of his wife, Claud “Tex” McIver pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Fulton County Superior Court last week.
The proposed workforce housing development will be located on 52 acres of land (foreground) that is adjacent to the recently opened Villages at Baynes Creek senior living community on Oconee Avenue. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

The proposed workforce housing development will be located on 52 acres of land (foreground) that is adjacent to the recently opened Villages at Baynes Creek senior living community on Oconee Avenue. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

New development proposes workforce housing

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Greensboro Planning and Zoning Board last Thursday voted to recommend the city council approve what could be the first new housing community priced so teachers, nurses, first responders and workers in stores and restaurants can buy a house in the city where they work.
Greene County High School students peruse dresses collected by local volunteers to help provide a fairytale experience. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County High School students peruse dresses collected by local volunteers to help provide a fairytale experience. CONTRIBUTED

‘Say yes to the Dress’

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 1, 2024
CCA to host special occasions boutique To call Leanne Parks and her 30-plus volunteers “Fairy Godmothers” would be an understatement. Parks is working with Greene County’s Board of Education (BOE) College and Career Academy (CCA) to sponsor a special occasions boutique at the Academy this Saturday.
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