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Huge development brings traffic, water concerns

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The proposed new development of 1,400-plus homes off the Richland Connector has residents of Harbor Club concerned with the developer gaining initial approval to rezone more than 500 acres from agriculture to a planned unit development.
Nicki Fowler, Jaida Jackson, and Jonathan Deen of Putnam County High School pose with Rotarian Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

Nicki Fowler, Jaida Jackson, and Jonathan Deen of Putnam County High School pose with Rotarian Dr. Tyler Franks. CONTRIBUTED

Rotary recognizes January Students of the Month

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties recently announced its January 2023 Students of the Month, including Karlie Horton (Gatewood Schools), Jai’Lyn Armour (Greene County High School), Halsey Bosart (Lake Oconee Academy), Marisa Williams (Nathanael Greene Academy), and Jaida Jackson (Putnam...
A man arrested following a traffic stop had 7 pounds of marijuana and dozens of vape cartridges containing THC in his car. CONTRIBUTED

A man arrested following a traffic stop had 7 pounds of marijuana and dozens of vape cartridges containing THC in his car. CONTRIBUTED

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Driver refuses to show license, arrested on drug charges

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 26, 2023
A Douglasville man was arrested on multiple charges on Jan. 17 after he refused to give his driver’s license to the deputy who pulled him over.
A courtyard is being designed for the new Greene County Elementary School. It will surround the school building for security. FILE ART

A courtyard is being designed for the new Greene County Elementary School. It will surround the school building for security. FILE ART

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BOE approves spending allocation toward new school

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Last week, the Greene County Board of Education voted to approve the first spending allocation toward the new school on Meadow Crest Road in Greensboro city limits thanks to the favorable ESPLOST vote by taxpayers.
The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting in October, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The Greene County Board of Education (left) and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors at a special called meeting in October, prior to moving to separate rooms for a three-hour negotiating session on LOA’s lawsuit against the BOE. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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LOA, BOE end lawsuit, prepare for new charter

Mark Engel
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Greene County Board of Education unanimously voted on Jan. 19 to approve a settlement with Lake Oconee Academy that ends the charter school’s 29-month-old lawsuit against the BOE. “We’re really happy,” BOE Chairman Mike Lynch told the Lake Oconee News on Friday. “We got some things.
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Greensboro seeks to fill two key positions

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Fresh into his term as the new mayor of Greensboro, Corey Williams is seeking to fill two key positions for the city. Recent advertisements seeking a finance director have brought three candidates forward. The city is also seeking a new city manager as Larry Postell is approaching retirement.
Harbor Club welcomes new residents. (File Photo)

Harbor Club welcomes new residents. (File Photo)

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Harbor Club welcomes new residents

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Harbor Club is a gated lakefront community nestled along the shoreline of Lake Oconee in Greene County.
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Athens Tech partners with Greene County BOE, CCA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Athens Technical College, one of 22 vocational facilities in the state, will be vacating its location at 1051 Athens Tech Drive in Greensboro and has partnered with the Board of Education at its College and Career Academy.
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