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This dog, now known as “Merry,” looks around anxiously for help getting out of Lake Sinclair Friday night. CONTRIBUTED

This dog, now known as “Merry,” looks around anxiously for help getting out of Lake Sinclair Friday night. CONTRIBUTED

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All is ‘Merry and Bright’ for rescued dog

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 7, 2023
A dog that fell into the lake on a recent cold night ended up being warmed by the compassion and care of the community. The dog had been wandering around in the yard in the dark at Pete and Fran Mattix’s house on Lake Sinclair around 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, according to a social media post.
Dondriko Hoke

Dondriko Hoke

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Did deputies derail drone delivery?

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Two men who appeared to be preparing to deliver contraband to area prisons using a drone were arrested on Nov. 28 by Greene County deputies, following a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and, as of Dec. 5, has eluded capture. Dondriko Travis Hoke, 23, of 2133 Green Forest Dr.
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Drone threat increasing at prisons

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 7, 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 130 drone incidents were reported in U.S. federal prisons between 2015 and 2019, but that number is considered conservative.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Putnam man killed in car crash

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 7, 2023
A single-car crash claimed the life of a Putnam County man over the weekend, according to authorities. Joseph Gary Roebuck, 35, had already died when deputies arrived at the crash scene on the 200 block of Little River Trail, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said.
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LOA approves charter renewal application

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The dispute between Lake Oconee Academy and the Greene County Board of Education concerning the renewal of LOA’s charter continued on Dec. 4 with the LOA board approving a version of the application that will be submitted to the state.
Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Lake Country thrift options

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Long gone are the days when shopping at a second-hand store might have been looked down upon. Nowadays, finding a gently used bargain or treasure at a thrift store is simply considered smart shopping.
City Councilmember Jontavius Smith (left) made a motion to ask City Manager Jarvis Sims to resign. Mayor Pro-Tem David Neal (center) seconded the motion. Mayor Corey Williams (right) rejected the motion as out of order. MARK ENGEL/Staff

City Councilmember Jontavius Smith (left) made a motion to ask City Manager Jarvis Sims to resign. Mayor Pro-Tem David Neal (center) seconded the motion. Mayor Corey Williams (right) rejected the motion as out of order. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Motion to oust city manager quashed by mayor

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Despite a short agenda, a lot of surprises exploded at Monday night’s Greensboro City Council meeting. A motion proposed by city council member Jontavius Smith to ask City Manager Jarvis Sims to resign was seconded by Mayor Pro-tem David Neal, but it never came to a vote.
Greensboro First United Methodist Church brought the sounds of the holidays to its sanctuary. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greensboro First United Methodist Church brought the sounds of the holidays to its sanctuary. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Annual Christmas concert brings holiday cheer

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The sanctuary was full, and the music flowing from the orchestra and choir was the perfect start for the holiday season in Lake Country.
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Madison announces recycling program changes

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Madison City Council has been discussing changes to its recycling program for the past several months due to increasing costs and will begin implementing those changes in January, according to a press release. The city says it will become its own hauler for curbside commingled recycling.
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