Greene County

Chuck Wooley, center, and the staff of the Planning & Zoning department were awarded for by the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. CONTRIBUTED

Chuck Wooley, center, and the staff of the Planning & Zoning department were awarded for by the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County receives two top association recognitions

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Two of Greene County’s key services – emergency medical and planning and zoning – were the recipients of special organization awards recognizing their contributions to their fields of community service.
LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) makes a play in the infield in a loss to Towns County on Friday, March 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA senior Harrison Tolleson (10) makes a play in the infield in a loss to Towns County on Friday, March 31. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Diamond Titans hit slump, drop five straight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy baseball has lost five straight games entering this week, its longest streak of the season.
Lakeside youth help with Victory Train mission

Lakeside youth help with Victory Train mission

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Lakeside youth help with Victory Train mission

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Lakeside Church Youth Group came out in full force on March 11, to help make educational packets for The Victory Train children. “It was an amazing day for our community,” Victory Train President and founder Theresa Kemp said.
Greene County Board of Education Chairman Perry Lee studies a financial report while attending the LOA Board of Governors meeting Monday night.

Greene County Board of Education Chairman Perry Lee studies a financial report while attending the LOA Board of Governors meeting Monday night.

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LOA board approves charter renewal application

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 13, 2023
The Board of Governors of Lake Oconee Academy has approved a draft application for the renewal of LOA’s charter with the Greene County and Georgia Boards of Education. LOA’s current charter expires in June 2024. At Monday night’s LOA board meeting, CEO Dr.
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Former Sheriff Ricky Brown dies

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Former Greene County Sheriff Ricky Brown has passed away. Brown served as the Greene County Sheriff in the 1990s and ran again for the office in 2016. Brown most recently served as the Chief Deputy at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office.
Carlton Lewis served as the police chief of Union Point from 1976 to 1986. CONTRIBUTED

Carlton Lewis served as the police chief of Union Point from 1976 to 1986. CONTRIBUTED

‘Policing Greene’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Nearly three decades ago, Tom Lewis sat down with his late father Carlton Lewis, a former policeman in rural Greene County, and recorded conversations with him about his job and old cases.
Early last month, the Lake Oconee Academy team was named Region 8A Div. II Literary Meet champions for the third-straight year. They placed third overall behind winner Georgia Military College and Miller County High School in state competition. CONTRIBUTED

Early last month, the Lake Oconee Academy team was named Region 8A Div. II Literary Meet champions for the third-straight year. They placed third overall behind winner Georgia Military College and Miller County High School in state competition. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA team Literary Meet region champs; one state winner

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
High school students from Lake Oconee Academy competed on March 11, at the Region 8A - Div. II Literary Meet, where for the third year in a row they were named region champions.
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Greene chamber welcomes Madison Naturopathy

News Staff
Thursday, April 6, 2023
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Madison Naturopathy with a March 21, ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owned by Fran Hardman-Garcia, Madison Naturopathy will focus on the practice of naturopathy, which is a premier healing choice to create a solid foundation for lifelong health.
County Assistant Chris Edwards (left) discusses planning initiatives with area residents. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

County Assistant Chris Edwards (left) discusses planning initiatives with area residents. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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County presents strategic plan before final adoption

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 6, 2023
There was a large community turnout to review the initial comprehensive strategic plan for Greene County. Held last week, more than 50 county residents came to hear and see planning boards that outline supportive measures and to understand the plans underway.
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