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County Advisory Board Chairman Paul McGill and GCRA Manager Sonya Stephenson look forward to the airport's planned expansion. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

County Advisory Board Chairman Paul McGill and GCRA Manager Sonya Stephenson look forward to the airport's planned expansion. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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County approves airport expansion

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 18, 2024
As growing counties go, Greene County has the advantage of having a small regional airport three miles outside the city of Greensboro on Union Point Highway, which services up to 55 planes a week.
Billie J. Franklin

Billie J. Franklin

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Investigator ferrets out shoplifters

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests last week stemming from a shoplifting incident at the Dollar General in Rutledge that took place on Dec. 29. Billie James Franklin, 38, and Hailey Williams, 28, both of Covington have been charged with theft by shoplifting. MCSO Investigator Sgt.
Melanie Miller/CONTRIBUTED

Melanie Miller/CONTRIBUTED

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Meet Melanie Miller, Georgia House District 124 candidate

Melanie Miller
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Melanie Miller, 54, has announced her candidacy for the state of Georgia House of Representatives, District 124. Miller is a lifelong Georgia resident who currently lives in Greene County at White Plains. “I am always trying to find a way to resolve conflict and help people,” Miller stated.
The hearing to determine if Savannah Court at Lake Oconee must close was held at the Greene County Courthouse Jan. 3. Two more days of hearings are expected and will likely be done over Zoom. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The hearing to determine if Savannah Court at Lake Oconee must close was held at the Greene County Courthouse Jan. 3. Two more days of hearings are expected and will likely be done over Zoom. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Savannah Court’s future still in limbo after hearing

Mark Engel
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The State of Georgia’s threat to revoke the permit of Savannah Court of Lake Oconee personal care home in Greensboro is on hold for now, waiting for the continuation of an appeal hearing. The revocation order from the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) was issued Aug. 17, 2023.
The developer removed duplexes from the original plan and replaced them with single-family homes. COURTESY OF CITY OF MADISON

The developer removed duplexes from the original plan and replaced them with single-family homes. COURTESY OF CITY OF MADISON

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Town Walk site amendment approved

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Madison City Council awarded a contract to low bidder Garrett Paving Company for resurfacing of local streets and associated repairs during the regular meeting held on Jan. 8. The city will pay the paving company an amount not to exceed $427,366.
Shane K. Harris

Shane K. Harris

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Madison man arrested at MCSO following pursuit

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 11, 2024
A Madison man was arrested in the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office parking lot on Dec. 15 on multiple charges after a confrontation with Madison and Morgan County law enforcement personnel.
(Photo courtesy of Lake Oconee Academy)

(Photo courtesy of Lake Oconee Academy)

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LOA reviews test scores at Board of Governors meeting

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The successful resolution of the charter renewal for Lake Oconee Academy seems to have quelled the concerns cited over months of negotiation between LOA and the Greene County Board of Education.
A computer televises all city council meetings live on the city’s YouTube channel – youtube.com/@cityofgreensborogeorgia655 – at 6:00pm on the first and third Mondays of the month. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A computer televises all city council meetings live on the city’s YouTube channel – youtube.com/@cityofgreensborogeorgia655 – at 6:00pm on the first and third Mondays of the month. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Is 2024 pivotal year for Greensboro?

Mark Engel
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The first meeting of 2024 for the Greensboro City Council lasted five minutes Tuesday night. The only real business was the approval of a beer and wine license for the Feb. 8 Jazz Legacy Project at Festival Hall. Councilmembers also set a timetable for developing the 2025 city budget.
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