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Andre McLendon

Andre McLendon

Georgia State Parks names new region manager

Andre Mclendon
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Andre McLendon, a longtime Crawfordville resident and manager of A.H. Stephens State Park, recently was promoted to Region 3 manager of the Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites, a division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The topography of Madison's Candler Lane has resulted in stormwater problems again this year.The topography of Madison's Candler Lane has resulted in stormwater problems again this year. CONTRIBUTED

The topography of Madison's Candler Lane has resulted in stormwater problems again this year.The topography of Madison's Candler Lane has resulted in stormwater problems again this year. CONTRIBUTED

Madison declares stormwater emergency on Candler Lane

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Madison City Council is moving forward with an emergency plan to correct stormwater issues causing serious concerns on Candler Lane. The situation there was serious enough for the council to have a special called meeting on Jan. 12 to discuss a solution.
County Advisory Board Chairman Paul McGill and GCRA Manager Sonya Stephenson look forward to the airport's planned expansion. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

County Advisory Board Chairman Paul McGill and GCRA Manager Sonya Stephenson look forward to the airport's planned expansion. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

County approves airport expansion

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 18, 2024
As growing counties go, Greene County has the advantage of having a small regional airport three miles outside the city of Greensboro on Union Point Highway, which services up to 55 planes a week.
Billie J. Franklin

Billie J. Franklin

Investigator ferrets out shoplifters

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests last week stemming from a shoplifting incident at the Dollar General in Rutledge that took place on Dec. 29. Billie James Franklin, 38, and Hailey Williams, 28, both of Covington have been charged with theft by shoplifting. MCSO Investigator Sgt.
Melanie Miller/CONTRIBUTED

Melanie Miller/CONTRIBUTED

Meet Melanie Miller, Georgia House District 124 candidate

Melanie Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Melanie Miller, 54, has announced her candidacy for the state of Georgia House of Representatives, District 124. Miller is a lifelong Georgia resident who currently lives in Greene County at White Plains. “I am always trying to find a way to resolve conflict and help people,” Miller stated.
The hearing to determine if Savannah Court at Lake Oconee must close was held at the Greene County Courthouse Jan. 3. Two more days of hearings are expected and will likely be done over Zoom. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The hearing to determine if Savannah Court at Lake Oconee must close was held at the Greene County Courthouse Jan. 3. Two more days of hearings are expected and will likely be done over Zoom. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Savannah Court’s future still in limbo after hearing

Mark Engel
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The State of Georgia’s threat to revoke the permit of Savannah Court of Lake Oconee personal care home in Greensboro is on hold for now, waiting for the continuation of an appeal hearing. The revocation order from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) was issued Aug. 17, 2023.
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