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Lipscomb announces candidacy

Mark Lipscomb
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Mark Lipscomb has declared his candidacy for the Greene County Board of Education, District 2.A Greene County resident since 2003, Lipscomb said he aims to bring a wealth of experience to the forefront of education and economic development in Greene County.
Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian has released its concept drawing of a smaller SUV, the R2, that it will begin building at its Illinois plant instead of its proposed Georgia facility at Stanton Springs North. MOTORTREND.COM

Rivian pulls plug on EV plant for now

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian announced on March 7 that it is delaying indefinitely its plan to build an EV plant east of Atlanta, near Madison. Instead, Rivian said it will initially begin building its new R2 midsize SUV at its present location in Illinois.
An search warrant executed at a Canaan Circle address yielded two AR-15 rifles, handguns, ammunition, marijuana and medication often used to make methamphetamine. CONTRIBUTED

An search warrant executed at a Canaan Circle address yielded two AR-15 rifles, handguns, ammunition, marijuana and medication often used to make methamphetamine. CONTRIBUTED

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Arrests made in downtown drive-by shooting

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 14, 2024
A disagreement between two groups of people led to the shooting heard in downtown Greensboro in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 3, Greensboro Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson told the Lake Oconee News.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Biden, Trump dominate Lake Country primaries

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Voting results are in for the presidential primary in Greene and Morgan County as well as the Morgan SPLOST referendum.According to Jennifer Doran, Morgan County’s Elections Director, 21.66 of Morgan County’s registered voters showed up to vote in the election. Republican Donald J.
A fire at the Lingerlonger Steakhouse caused smoke and minor water damage as firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly. CONTRIBUTED

A fire at the Lingerlonger Steakhouse caused smoke and minor water damage as firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly. CONTRIBUTED

Army of EMS vehicles respond to fire in Reynolds

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 14, 2024
It may have sounded like a disaster of biblical proportions at Reynolds Lake Oconee on the evening of March 8, but it was actually a combination of emergencies all occurring at once.
Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. MARK ENGEL/File photo

Rivian pauses construction of Georgia EV plant

Dave Williams
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will delay indefinitely plans to build a $5 billion EV plant east of Atlanta, the company announced Thursday.Instead, Rivian initially will begin building its new R2 midsize SUV model at its plant in Normal, Ill.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Crime Reports (3/8/24)

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEA Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a VFW Lane address on Feb. 28 regarding a fraud complaint. The complainant said an unknown charge of $150.12 had been made to her Amazon account with her credit card. The complainant canceled the card.
Oconee Towne Center developer Jim Baker voiced his concern about City Council’s failure to hire David Curry as City Manager. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

Oconee Towne Center developer Jim Baker voiced his concern about City Council’s failure to hire David Curry as City Manager. MARK ENGEL/ Staff

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Greensboro council rejects city manager candidate

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 7, 2024
On a 3-2 vote, Greensboro City Council Monday night rejected its first candidate for the open city manager position. Previous City Manager Jarvis Sims resigned under fire effective Jan. 31, so the city has been without a manager since then.
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