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Amanuel Beyene, 38, and Noah Worku Ferede, 24, face charges of possession of a controlled substance, trafficking cocaine and trafficking MDMA. CONTRIBUTED

Amanuel Beyene, 38, and Noah Worku Ferede, 24, face charges of possession of a controlled substance, trafficking cocaine and trafficking MDMA. CONTRIBUTED

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Lithonia men arrested on cocaine trafficking charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Greene County deputies arrested two Lithonia men on multiple drug charges Feb. 22 following a traffic stop on I-20. Amanuel Beyene, 38, and Noah Worku Ferede, 24, face charges of possession of a controlled substance, trafficking cocaine and trafficking MDMA.
Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Lake and Local downtown featured a Mardi Gras balloon arch for picture taking MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Downtown Greensboro kicks off busy event season

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The Greensboro Business Association (GBA) held its inaugural event in downtown Greensboro under sunny skies with visitors coming to the city from near and far. Mardi Gras was celebrated through colorfully decorated storefronts and gift baskets to be won following a drawing held later.
Cloverleaf archers in the Novice class were Lukas Arias, Brock Copelan, Jasper Copelan, Avery Griffin, Catherine Grippando, Emmaline Gusfa, Thrasher Head, Clayton King, Callan McCracken, and Dylan Pettit. CONTRIBUTED

Cloverleaf archers in the Novice class were Lukas Arias, Brock Copelan, Jasper Copelan, Avery Griffin, Catherine Grippando, Emmaline Gusfa, Thrasher Head, Clayton King, Callan McCracken, and Dylan Pettit. CONTRIBUTED

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Greene County 4-H Archers finish on target

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Twelve Greene County 4-H’ers traveled to Perry, on Jan. 21, to compete in the Georgia 4-H Indoor Archery Match.
LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3) lines up a shot from beyond the arc in a win over Aquinas last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA junior Georgia Bosart (3) lines up a shot from beyond the arc in a win over Aquinas last Friday. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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Lady Titans prepare to defend state title

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 16, 2023
After winning the GHSA Class A Public state championship last year, the Lake Oconee Academy girls basketball team has set itself up in a similar position.
Garrett Payne (18) in the wind up while getting ready to deliver a pitch in a game last season. FILE PHOTO

Garrett Payne (18) in the wind up while getting ready to deliver a pitch in a game last season. FILE PHOTO

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Titans take to the diamond for opening day

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Lake Oconee Academy baseball program is in its seventh season and traveled to the Academy for Classical Education (ACE) for its season opener this past Monday.
Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Traffic Signal Trauma

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Heads up to the folks fighting the widening of Highway 44 through Greene and Putnam Counties: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) can change its mind. On Thursday, Feb.
The Cove at Harbor Club would be built in three phases and eventually have 1,400 homes on land that is currently zoned agricultural.

The Cove at Harbor Club would be built in three phases and eventually have 1,400 homes on land that is currently zoned agricultural.

Greene County approves PUD for 600-acre development

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 16, 2023
“Build it and they will come” seems to be the concern of many along the manicured subdivisions of Highway 44 in Greene County.
Greene County's Keiara Jernigan (24) defends Lake Oconee Academy guard Georgia Bosart (3) in a loss on Friday, Jan. 6. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Greene County's Keiara Jernigan (24) defends Lake Oconee Academy guard Georgia Bosart (3) in a loss on Friday, Jan. 6. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Playoff Bound: Lady Tigers headed to postseason after win over Washington-Wilkes

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Greene County girls basketball team is returning to the postseason for the first time in two years.  The Lady Tigers defeated Washington-Wilkes 47-39 on Tuesday. They will now move on to the region semifinals, which also qualifies them for the Class A Division II state playoffs.
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National Job Shadow Day

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Not only was Feb. 2 Groundhog Day, but it was also National Job Shadow Day. Greene College & Career Academy students had the opportunity to explore careers through shadowing people who are working in career fields they are interested in pursuing.
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