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Union Point man arrested after struggle with deputies

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 1, 2022
A Union Point man was arrested Thanksgiving Day after he tussled with Greene County deputies who had been dispatched to a Maxeys Road address after the agency received a call about a family member being disorderly.
The Piedmont Water Treatment facility in Greene County. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Piedmont Water Treatment facility in Greene County. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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New Lake Oconee surface water treatment system breaks down

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 1, 2022
As of Tuesday, Piedmont Water was telling customers in the Reynolds Water System that they expected repairs to the new water treatment system to be completed in one to three days. On Saturday, Nov.
Join the Greensboro community and Mayor Corey Williams as they light the Christmas tree by the courthouse. CONTRIBUTED

Join the Greensboro community and Mayor Corey Williams as they light the Christmas tree by the courthouse. CONTRIBUTED

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Annual lighting of the tree in Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Start off the holiday season by making memories in downtown Greensboro on Dec. 2, at the annual Lighting of the Tree event. Gather on the Courthouse Lawn from 6-8 p.m. Friday night for performances from local organizations and help Mayor Corey Williams to light the big town tree.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Judge to rule on LOA-BOE stalemate

Mark Engel
Thursday, December 1, 2022
It looks like Fulton County Superior Court Judge Emily Richardson may end up being the decision maker in the 27-month-long lawsuit that charter school Lake Oconee Academy filed against the Greene County Board of Education.
Jontavius Smith during a recent Greensboro City Council meeting. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Jontavius Smith during a recent Greensboro City Council meeting. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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New Greensboro city council member sworn in

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Jontavius Smith, 35, was sworn in at the Greensboro City Council meeting on Nov. 21 as the newest councilman on the seven-person board. He won November’s election by a wide margin over second-time challenger to the seat, Jeff Lister.
A group of Greene County basketball players waiting for their turn to complete a drill set up by head coach Mark Wright at p ractice earlier this week. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A group of Greene County basketball players waiting for their turn to complete a drill set up by head coach Mark Wright at p ractice earlier this week. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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BASKETBALL: New coach, new team

Brendan Koerner
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
After going just 6-17 in the 2021 season, Greene County has reshaped the Tigers’ whole program heading into 2022. First off, only a handful of players on the Tigers roster played on the team last year.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE gives thanks to voters for passage of ESPLOST

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Fresh on the heels of a favorable ESPLOST vote for county schools, the Greene County Board of Education last week thanked the public for its support of the referendum and pledged to continue to improve the quality of education now and in the future.
Sponsored by the Greensboro Business Association, The Downtown Christmas Village event will take over Greensboro from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3, one day after the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

Sponsored by the Greensboro Business Association, The Downtown Christmas Village event will take over Greensboro from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3, one day after the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting.

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Visit Downtown Greensboro Christmas Village

Staff Reports
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Sponsored by the Greensboro Business Association, The Downtown Christmas Village event will take over Greensboro from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 3, one day after the town’s Christmas Tree Lighting.
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