Greene County

A group of pedestrians enjoys a walk on the Firefly Trail. CONTRIBUTED

A group of pedestrians enjoys a walk on the Firefly Trail. CONTRIBUTED

Progress made on completing Firefly Trail

Hannah Barron
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Multiple projects will be underway this year to get the Firefly Trail closer to the finish line.According to trail development coordinator John Kissane, Firefly Trail Inc. (FTI) has completed 12 miles of the 39-mile trail.
Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

‘It just changed the whole trip’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Morgan County resident Danny Tillery and his family walked on Bourbon Street around midnight, a few hours before Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve.When Tillery woke up on Jan.
Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

Oconee Brewing Company is facing several problems and faces foreclosure. CONTRIBUTED

Will Oconee Brewery survive recent foreclosure filing?

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 21, 2024
What was once seen as a blighted building on the outskirts of downtown Greensboro in desperate need of repair blossomed into a beloved brewery and event venue under new ownership.A few years later, Oconee Brewing Company is facing foreclosure after a recent filing, with the bank holding the loans.
An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

An artist’s rendering shows what is expected as an aerial view of the Airabella Lake Oconee development. FILE ART

Airabella developer shares update

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Airabella Lake Oconee partner Kevin Bryant and project manager Abby Port shared an update on the “live-work-play” development during the Greene County Development Authority’s Nov. 12 meeting.Bryant and Port said the site plan is developing, and dirt has started moving.
The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Courthouse space committee begins work

Mark Engel
Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Courthouse Vacant Space Allocation committee (CVSA) finally held its first meeting Tuesday to plan its strategy for solving problems of crowded conditions in offices and general repair needs at the 175-year-old Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greensboro adopts curfew for local youth due to safety

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 26, 2024
According to Assistant Police Chief Tommy Nelson, the Greensboro Police Department and the Greensboro City Council have imposed a curfew for youths under 18.Nelson said the measure aims to improve the safety and well-being of Greensboro youth and the community at large.Curfew hours begin at 10 p.m.
After the walk, participants got in line for a photo. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

After the walk, participants got in line for a photo. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Harbor Club hosts 9/11 remembrance walk

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Last Wednesday, firefighter Bob Welsh led a remembrance walk at Harbor Club in Greensboro, where attendees followed him on a mile-long walk from the golf course cart barn to the flagpole at the neighborhood’s entrance.After a minute of silence in quiet prayer, the flag was lowered at 8:46 a.m.
Elections director Rebecca Anglin receives the award from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. CONTRIBUTED

Elections director Rebecca Anglin receives the award from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. CONTRIBUTED

Secretary of State awards Greene elections office

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was in Greene County last week for a special award presentation recognizing the Board of Elections and Registration.
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