Greene County

“Greensboro has suffered a downturn in the economy,” Terry Lawler said. “Businesses need steady foot traffic and marketing incentives to drive their businesses. The city is not unique to this turndown.” CONTRIBUTED

“Greensboro has suffered a downturn in the economy,” Terry Lawler said. “Businesses need steady foot traffic and marketing incentives to drive their businesses. The city is not unique to this turndown.” CONTRIBUTED

Why are businesses downtown closing?

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Greensboro, with its quaint historic downtown, has seen six businesses close in the last six months. It signals a problem most small downtowns in the United States face in attracting — or, more importantly, maintaining — occupancy in areas experiencing a decline in visitor traffic and sales.
Greene County Special Olympians participate in the softball throw. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Greene County Special Olympians participate in the softball throw. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Students celebrated at Special Olympics

Hannah Barron
Thursday, May 1, 2025
On April 17, 86 students from Morgan and Greene counties participated in the Morgan County Special Olympics held at Bill Corry Stadium.The annual event kicked off with Covenant Park Church Pastor Danny Harrell leading the opening ceremony.
Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Union Point shines with Firefly Fest, Ticket to Ride

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride got underway in Union Point Saturday, March 22, with cyclists from across Georgia taking in the scenic sights along the trail. This event was hosted by the Union Point Downtown Development Authority and Firefly Trail Inc.
Carl Jones

Carl Jones

Morgan adds commissioners; Greene passes SPLOST

Hannah Barron
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Morgan County has two new commissioners following Tuesday’s special election.Former Madison police officer Carl Jones, a Democrat, beat Republican Ed Latham and Democrat Cedric Robertson for the County Commission District 1 seat. Jones won with 58.
Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford told the crowd, “Today, we are here to talk about something that can change our lives and strengthen our bonds: the powerful act of burying the hatchet.”

Learning how to bury the hatchet in Greensboro

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Jim Clemente, a writer and former FBI behavioral analyst at O3C Partners, and 321 Stop Bullying launched the “Bury the Hatchet” Movement Tour on Feb. 22 at the Greensboro First Methodist Church campus off Broad Street.
Nancy Simon (left) and Bonnie Snider cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles at The Preserve Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Nancy Simon (left) and Bonnie Snider cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles at The Preserve Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro residents celebrate Eagles’ Super Bowl victory

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 27, 2025
For Greensboro residents Nancy Simon and Bonnie Snider, the Philadelphia Eagles’ 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl was extra special.Simon and Snider met during the 1980 NFL season when they were both cheerleaders for the Eagles.
Wanda Diane Foster

Wanda Diane Foster

GBI arrests Greene County woman

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The GBI arrested a Greene County woman on murder charges today following an ongoing death investigationDiane Jordan Foster, 60, is being charged with malice murder and exploitation and intimidation of a disabled adult, in connection to the death of her husband, Joe Marvin Foster, 64, also of Greene...
The Greensboro City Council voted to move forward with construction of a new, state-of-the-art city hall during its meeting Monday. The existing city hall off North Main Street would be demolished, with the new building taking its place. CONTRIBUTED

The Greensboro City Council voted to move forward with construction of a new, state-of-the-art city hall during its meeting Monday. The existing city hall off North Main Street would be demolished, with the new building taking its place. CONTRIBUTED

New city hall coming to Greensboro

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Greensboro could be breaking ground on a new city hall later this year.Following a brief executive session during its Feb. 3 meeting, the Greensboro City Council voted to demolish its existing city hall off North Main Street to build a new state-of-the-art facility on the same site.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene BOER looks to consolidate polling locations

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 6, 2025
The fate of three Greene County polling locations is uncertain, but consolidation is expected next week.The Greene County Board of Elections and Registration (BOER) will take a vote during its Feb. 11 meeting to decide whether to close the Old Salem (Lakeside Church), Union Point, and Siloam polls.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene BOE hears proposals for building, sign

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education heard two project proposals during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 16.The JROTC department presented a proposal for an annex building totaling just under 15,000 sq. ft., located near the high school gym and adding to the existing JROTC space.
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