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Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Appeal being filed to challenge Rivian decision

Josh Lurie
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Following a Jan. 2 ruling by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen A. Bradley that dismissed a lawsuit that could have halted development for an electric vehicle manufacturing plant for Rivian, the plaintiffs have appealed.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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State House budget writers OK $37.5B midyear plan

Dave Williams
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Georgia House Appropriations Committee approved Gov. Brian Kemp’s $37.5 billion fiscal 2024 midyear budget Tuesday. With the state sitting on an unprecedented $16 billion surplus, lawmakers signed off on a $5 billion spending increase, 15.
Joseph T. Cummings

Joseph T. Cummings

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Domestic clash escalates into confrontation with cops

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 8, 2024
A White Plains man was arrested on Feb. 3 after threatening to harm his wife inside the Second Baptist Church in the area of Pittsburg Avenue and Kilpatrick Street in White Plains. Joseph Thomas Cummings, 48, of 1100 Pittsburg Ave.
Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

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Savannah Court fate delayed, again

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Families of residents at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee will have to wait at least another two months to find out if the senior care facility on Willow Road in Greensboro will be closed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Several members of the Greensboro Youth Council visited with their city council counterparts at the last meeting at Festival Hall. The Youth Council is made up of Rodricus Monford Jr., Jaxson Gavin Lawrence, Jamarion Hill, London Wright, Tiraji Heath, Jailyn McKellar, Mia Kay Mauriello and Christopher Lowe. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Several members of the Greensboro Youth Council visited with their city council counterparts at the last meeting at Festival Hall. The Youth Council is made up of Rodricus Monford Jr., Jaxson Gavin Lawrence, Jamarion Hill, London Wright, Tiraji Heath, Jailyn McKellar, Mia Kay Mauriello and Christopher Lowe. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

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Greensboro council takes next step in annexation process

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Greensboro City Council held its first reading as part of the annexation process of property proposed to be the home of workforce housing during its Feb. 5 meeting. According to a story that appeared in the Feb. 2 issue of the Lake Oconee News written by correspondent Mark Engel, “Paladin Inc.
Barry L. Bell

Barry L. Bell

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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

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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.
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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

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$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.
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