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IAN TOCHER/Staff

IAN TOCHER/Staff

RaceTrac coming soon to Greensboro

A groundbreaking ceremony occurred last Friday for a new RaceTrac gas station and convenience center at Oconee Towne Center alongside Hwy. 44, just south of I-20 between Chick-fil-A and the soon-to-be-open Longhorn Steakhouse.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Crime Reports (1/19 Edition)

MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to the J&J Car Wash on Newborn Road in Rutledge Jan. 10 regarding a burglary.
Greensboro City Council met at Festival Hall Tuesday night. (from left) City council members Morris Miller, Cynthia Rivers, Jontaviuis Smith, Mayor Pro-tem David Neal, Mayor Corey Williams and council member Chris Moore. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council met at Festival Hall Tuesday night. (from left) City council members Morris Miller, Cynthia Rivers, Jontaviuis Smith, Mayor Pro-tem David Neal, Mayor Corey Williams and council member Chris Moore. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro council handles mix of issues

Another quick meeting for the Greensboro City Council Tuesday night with the best stuff apparently being saved for the closed executive session at the end of the meeting. Behind closed doors, council members discussed three personnel items, two real estate issues and one litigation matter.
Andre McLendon

Andre McLendon

Georgia State Parks names new region manager

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

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.