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Greene College & Career Academy enters seventh year

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Greene College & Career Academy at Greene County High School is celebrating its seventh year of operation as the cornerstone of career-focused education in the region. One of just 41 active college and career academies in Georgia, the GCCA continues to achieve remarkable milestones.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Greene County Judicial center dismissed by county commissioners

Mark Engel
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners announced Monday that proposed plans to move judicial services out of the county courthouse in downtown Greensboro and into a new 1.7-mile-away Judicial Center are dead. A committee will be formed to evaluate the courthouse's space.
Terry Lawler talks about the Greene County Board of Commissioners called meeting. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Terry Lawler talks about the Greene County Board of Commissioners called meeting. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Greene County BOC hears complaints about courthouse proposal

Mark Engel
Thursday, August 1, 2024
More than 100 people showed up Monday morning for a special called meeting of the Greene County Board of Commissioners about the future of the county courthouse, which sits on a one-block, county-owned island in the middle of downtown Greensboro.
The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

The Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro is 175 years old and overcrowded with judicial and court staff. Moving those workers to a new Judicial Center is controversial for some county residents. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

What’s the future of the Greene County courthouse?

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 25, 2024
The Greene County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a call meeting on Monday, July 29, to discuss how to solve the problem of overcrowding at the Greene County Courthouse in downtown Greensboro.
Council Members David Neal, Chris Moore, and Mayor Corey Williams look over Hayes’ handout of the water and sewer proposal. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Council Members David Neal, Chris Moore, and Mayor Corey Williams look over Hayes’ handout of the water and sewer proposal. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City approves rate study, townhome preliminary plat

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Greensboro City Council held its second meeting of the month Monday night and discussed several new concerns within the community. The meeting lasted nearly an hour due to the council’s decision to go into executive session regarding an undisclosed legal concern.
Harbor Club residents ride around celebrating the Fourth of July on their golf cars. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Harbor Club residents ride around celebrating the Fourth of July on their golf cars. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Independence Day at Harbor Club

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Following a long annual tradition established by Harbor Club owner Brandon Matney and his wife Jennifer, Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison raised the flag outside the Harbor Club clubhouse on Independence Day last Thursday.
Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Marcus Cunningham provides updates for the Greensboro Wastewater plant. He discussed multiple projects that are set to take place in the nearby future. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

City council extends 90-day vape shop moratorium

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Greensboro City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, only discussing a couple of community concerns. This was the second consecutive meeting to end after less than 20 minutes and bypassing an executive session.
Participants are deep in concentration on the bingo cards as each number is announced. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Participants are deep in concentration on the bingo cards as each number is announced. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Bingo for the Arts benefits Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall was great entertainment and fun as Bingo for the Arts took to the stage in front of a large crowd.
Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council member Morris Miller on city manager search: “Our attorney advised us to … take your time, do it the right way.” MARK ENGEL/Staff

Greensboro City Council taking time on hiring city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 23, 2024
There is still no official Greensboro city manager. Mayor Corey Williams nominated Sylvester city manager Autron Hayes for the position at the May 6 council meeting. In a split 3-2 vote, the city council supported the mayor’s nomination.It was expected to become official at Monday’s meeting.
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