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The Jazz Legacy Project/File Photo

The Jazz Legacy Project/File Photo

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‘Cannonball’ Adderley coming to Festival Hall

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro will play host on Feb. 23, to “Cannonball” Adderley, Preaching the Gospel of Jazz, as the opening act of its 2nd annual Jazz Legacy Project. Known as 'Country Preacher,' this Florida school teacher turned into a jazz icon after giving New York City a try.
The Big Event features 120 local businesses to educate and inform Lake Oconee area residents and guests of products and services available to them. CONTRIBUTED

The Big Event features 120 local businesses to educate and inform Lake Oconee area residents and guests of products and services available to them. CONTRIBUTED

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LOABA announces The Big Event coming in March

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) invites everyone to save the date for The Big Event. This free one-day festival takes place on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Oconee Village at 1000 Vista Drive in Greensboro.
The vehicle driven by Cynthia McClelland struck a tree to end a five-mile pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

The vehicle driven by Cynthia McClelland struck a tree to end a five-mile pursuit. CONTRIBUTED

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Ingles employee injured while fleeing police

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 5, 2023
According to Greensboro Police Chief Rodricus Monford, an Ingles employee was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident on Cunningham Road after leading police officers on a five-mile chase following an incident at the grocery store.
The Lake Oconee Academy middle school boy’s team won its league championship after defeating undefeated Warren County 45-37. CONTRIBUTED

The Lake Oconee Academy middle school boy’s team won its league championship after defeating undefeated Warren County 45-37. CONTRIBUTED

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BASKETBALL: Titans’ middle school team wins league championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, January 5, 2023
When looking at the school’s basketball program as a whole, Lake Oconee Academy has seen great development at every level since starting in 2016. Most importantly, the Titans’ coaching staff has started to play a role in player development at the middle school level.
Will Ingram

Will Ingram

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Madison man arrested again in Greene County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 5, 2023
A Madison man who has been arrested in Greene County multiple times was arrested again on New Year’s Eve after deputies found him on the property of the Exxon station on East Broad Street, a business he had been banned from by police in the past.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Builder of ‘The Cove’ addresses Harbor Club concerns

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Following up on a contentious meeting held with Harbor Club residents last month, the attorney representing builder Kolter Land Partners LLC has confirmed a number of changes to a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference. CONTRIBUTED

Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference. CONTRIBUTED

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Caroline St. John empowers women at We3 Conference

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy language arts teacher Caroline St. John was the keynote speaker at this year’s We3 Women’s Conference in Conyers. The We3 Women’s Conference is a Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce event. We3 was started in 2017 and stands for women's empowerment, engagement and education.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Dyar elected to Piedmont SWCD board

Staff Reports
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Watkinsville’s Andy Dyar was elected on Nov. 8, to represent Greene County in the Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Dyar will serve the Conservation District for a four-year term.
Carter Cadwallader performed at Greensboro’s Festival Hall to help raise funds for a piano purchase. CONTRIBUTED

Carter Cadwallader performed at Greensboro’s Festival Hall to help raise funds for a piano purchase. CONTRIBUTED

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Festival Hall fundraiser features young pianist

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Festival Hall – Greensboro’s event facility and home to several productions, special events and more – was recently the featured venue for a successful fundraiser. The fundraiser raised close to $4,000 toward a future piano purchase, according to Executive Director Nicole Chillemi.
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