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EV charging stations are coming to downtown Madison. CONTRIBUTED ART

EV charging stations are coming to downtown Madison. CONTRIBUTED ART

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EV charging stations coming to downtown Madison

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Madison City Council recently approved an agreement with Envirospark Networks, Incorporated, which will install electrical vehicle charging stations in downtown Madison.
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Foot chase yields a ‘threefer’ for officers

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Jumping into shoulder-deep water on a winter day didn’t help a wanted man from escaping Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies, and neither did it help two other men who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Sheriff Howard Sills said.
New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

New Greensboro police officers, Marcus Callaway (left) and Carter Cadwiellader (right), introduce themselves to city council. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Speed trap, sign ordinance discussed by city council

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The newly placed radar and camera system in the school zone at the front of Greene County High School has mailed speeding tickets to almost 2,600 unhappy drivers in its first three months of operation, according to Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford Sr.
Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent recently announced his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner District 4 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent recently announced his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner District 4 seat. CONTRIBUTED

Retired Navy commander announces campaign for District 4 BOC seat

Steve Broadbent
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Retired Navy Commander Steve Broadbent announced Monday his candidacy for Greene County Commissioner – District 4. The Republican primary election will be held on May 21.
Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Dr. Maggie Kjer greets participants at her meet and greet event. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Kjer hosts meet and greet to discuss candidacy

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 15, 2024
In what may be a confusing ballot with two similar names for the District 4 seat on the Greene County Board of Education (BOE), Dr. Maggie Kjer is making the rounds in a series of informative meet-and-greet sessions within her district.
Law enforcement agencies seized 39 kilos of meth, handguns and $32,000 in cash. CONTRIBUTED

Law enforcement agencies seized 39 kilos of meth, handguns and $32,000 in cash. CONTRIBUTED

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GCSO helps nab meth traffickers

Special To The Lake Oconee News
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, in cooperation with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken County Sheriff’s Office (South Carolina), Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, Athens-Clarke County Police Department, Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Office, and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office,...
Corporal Travis Stubbs (left) receives his promotion to corporal from Madison Police Chief Bill Ashburn during the most recent council meeting. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Corporal Travis Stubbs (left) receives his promotion to corporal from Madison Police Chief Bill Ashburn during the most recent council meeting. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Madison police officer promoted

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Madison Police Chief Bill Ashburn appeared before the Madison City Council on Feb. 12 to promote police officer Travis Stubbs to the rank of corporal.
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Task force formed to work between Harbor Club, residents

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 15, 2024
A task force was formed last year to better support and inform homeowners at Harbor Club as they tackle several issues with the ultimate goal of taking over the Property Owners Association (POA).  Harbor Club is one of the primary gated communities at Lake Oconee with more than 800 homes.
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Crime Reports (2/9/24)

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Warrants were issued for the arrest of Jeffery Mark Mitchem, 38, of Madison on charges of battery under the family violence statute, cruelty to children, obstruction of persons making an emergency call, and criminal trespass on Feb. 1.
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