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Man arrested on meth trafficking charge

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A man who said he had recently moved to Eatonton was arrested on trafficking methamphetamine charges on March 20 after a Greene County Deputy found a white powder in his car that the man said was merely sugar. According to a report obtained from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy D.J.
Provided by the Georgia EPD, this photo shows what is left from the _ow of raw sewage into a tributary of Lake Oconee from the Engh lift station, owned and operated by Piedmont Water Company. CONTRIBUTED Sample sites are indicated, numbered one through seven, showing the path the 271,000 gallons of untreated sewage followed through a tributary and ultimately into Lake Oconee along The Creek Club golf course. CONTRIBUTED

Provided by the Georgia EPD, this photo shows what is left from the _ow of raw sewage into a tributary of Lake Oconee from the Engh lift station, owned and operated by Piedmont Water Company. CONTRIBUTED Sample sites are indicated, numbered one through seven, showing the path the 271,000 gallons of untreated sewage followed through a tributary and ultimately into Lake Oconee along The Creek Club golf course. CONTRIBUTED

Piedmont CEO speaks about sewage spilled into Lake Oconee

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 30, 2023
February 23rd dawned clear and sunny in Greensboro. The city went about its business, students entered and exited schools, golfers appeared on the courses, and some boaters on the lake enjoyed a brief respite from the colder temperatures that swept through the area recently.
Taparrish J. Sims

Taparrish J. Sims

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Passenger commandeers car to escape cops

T. Michael Stone Michael@lakeoconeenews.us
Thursday, March 30, 2023
A South Carolina man, who was originally a passenger in a car pulled over for a window tint violation, slid into the driver’s seat and took off down I-20 in Greene County in the early morning hours of March 17. He was arrested on March 21 by another agency and transported back to Greene County.
The Shane Meder Memorial Garden dedication included Meder’s former co-workers at Black Sheep Interiors, members of his family and hospital staff. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Shane Meder Memorial Garden dedication included Meder’s former co-workers at Black Sheep Interiors, members of his family and hospital staff. MARK ENGEL/Staff

St. Mary’s dedicates new equipment, facilities, memorials

Mark Engel
Thursday, March 30, 2023
It was raining hard, and the skies were dark outside Sunday, but everything was bright inside St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro as they officially dedicated new, upgraded diagnostic equipment and facilities.
Abigail Jones and MacinaMcLean show off their new face paint designed by Happy Rainbow Creations.

Abigail Jones and MacinaMcLean show off their new face paint designed by Happy Rainbow Creations.

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The 2023 "Big Event" goes well

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The 2023 Big Event, hosted by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) took place Saturday at Lake Oconee Village, with 144 local exhibitors on hand. They included home builders, remodelers and building suppliers, among others involved in the construction industry.
Victory Train consists of the distribution of targeted learning materials sent home or given to parents at the school system.

Victory Train consists of the distribution of targeted learning materials sent home or given to parents at the school system.

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Victory Train proves valuable to Greene County schools

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Victory Train, an early childhood education program in Greensboro, is committed to empowering parents with the necessary skills and resources to enhance students’ educational paths in school.
Aubrey Fortson/File Photo

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Tigers tab Fortson as new wrestling head coach

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greene County’s wrestling program has seen its ups and downs over the last 30 years, but it’s looking to change that with its most recent hire. The GCHS administration just signed Aubrey Fortson, who will be taking over for former head coach Todd Clifton.
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Fond memories, high expectations for OPAS

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has enjoyed a memorable 15th season, with February being one of the most exciting in the organization’s history. First, Michael Feinstein came to town on Feb. 4, to share his immense talent.
Stonish Pierce/CONTRIBUTED

Stonish Pierce/CONTRIBUTED

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New president/CEO named for St. Mary’s HCS

Staff Reports
Thursday, March 23, 2023
St. Mary’s Health Care System (HCS) and Trinity Health, which includes St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, have named Stonish Pierce, FACHE, as president and CEO of Trinity Health Georgia Region, effective April 24. Pierce comes to Trinity Health Georgia from Holy Cross Health in Ft.
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