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Tex and Diane McIver/CONTRIBUTED

Tex and Diane McIver/CONTRIBUTED

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McIver trial halted before it began

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, December 7, 2023
The murder retrial of Claud “Tex” McIver that was scheduled to start Monday, Dec. 4 has now been postponed, according to reports. On Tuesday morning, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert C.I. McBurney excused prospective jurors from the jury selection process.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Commissioners call for transportation bond referendum

Rufus Adair
Thursday, November 30, 2023
On March 12, 2023, Putnam County voters will be asked to approve the sale of general obligation bonds totaling a maximum of $22 million. The purpose will be the resurfacing of dozens of small roads and subdivision streets in the unincorporated part of the county.
Dr. Maggie Kjer/File Photo

Dr. Maggie Kjer/File Photo

Kjer to run for Greene County Board of Education District 4

News Staff
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Dr. Maggie Kjer was appointed to the Greene County Board of Education in February 2023. Since then, she has focused on various areas but has primarily championed middle and high school staff to enhance students’ academic performance.
Greensboro Post Office endures computer challenges

Greensboro Post Office endures computer challenges

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Greensboro Post Office endures computer challenges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 30, 2023
For the past several weeks, the Greensboro Post Office located at 115 S. Main St. has been experiencing computer problems that have affected its retail operations. According to Debra Fetterly, a strategic communications specialist for the United States Postal Service, the situation is temporary.
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Charter renewal rests with a signature from LOA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 30, 2023
In a firm statement received from the Board of Education (BOE), the five-year charter renewal application has been signed, sealed and delivered and is in the hands of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA). No more discussions between the two organizations will occur following a lengthy, months-long review.
The carriage lights adorning each end of Madison resident Cynthia Huger's garage seem to have revealed a grey area for the city regarding the local Historic Preservation Commission's ruling decisions.

The carriage lights adorning each end of Madison resident Cynthia Huger's garage seem to have revealed a grey area for the city regarding the local Historic Preservation Commission's ruling decisions.

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Bright lights, big city: Madison upholds HPC ruling on garage lights

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A squabble over the size of garage lights at a residence inside Madison’s downtown historic district resulted in the first appeal of a ruling by Madison’s Historic Preservation Commission in seven years. But the city council’s Nov.
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