Greene County

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Operation Watchful Eye VII yields result in arrests, warrants

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, November 10, 2022

A coordinated effort from Georgia Sheriffs across the state to conduct residence verifications and compliance checks on registered sex offenders, during the week of Oct. 24 to Oct. 31, has yielded increased results to the one conducted last year.

Greensboro police officers found tools of the drug trade in a suspect’s vehicle before making an arrest. CONTRIBUTED

Wanted man nabbed with plethora of drugs

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, November 10, 2022

A man wanted by four law enforcement agencies in Georgia on charges ranging from kidnapping to rape was arrested by Greensboro police officers Nov. 1, according to Chief Rodricus Monford.

The Davis House, circa 1874, is poised for preservation after being purchased by Bart VanStekelenburg. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Historic Davis House property sells in Greensboro

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 10, 2022

A true Southern mansion built in 1874—featuring 22 rooms, 14 fireplaces, a gleaming mahogany staircase, original floors, decorative Doric white columns, and other stunning details unique to its age—has been sold in Greensboro after many years of sitting idle.

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Lake Country voters remain mostly red

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, November 10, 2022

The midterm elections are in the books, and it appears Republicans have maintained their control of Georgia and their stranglehold on Lake Country as they have for several years.

From left, Greene County Board of Education District 4 member Perry Lee, District 1 member Steve Kilgore and BOE Chair Mike Lynch attended the Monday LOA board meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA-BOE legal wrangling continues despite agreement

Mark Engel

Thursday, November 10, 2022

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors and Greene County Board of Education are continuing their chess match, despite the fact both parties have signed a draft agreement that would end LOA’s two-year-long lawsuit against the BOE over funding issues.

Members of the Greene County Football poses for a photo after handing out candy. EMILY MCCLURE/CONTRIBUTED

Halloween in Greensboro

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Greene County Schools celebrated Halloween last week with eager and excited students parading in costumes with its annual “Trunk or Treat” event. Mike Lynch, chairman of the Greene County Board of Education, even got into the spirit by appearing as Batman with two fellow students as Batkids.

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Nearly half of Greene County voters have already cast ballots

T. Michael Stone and Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 3, 2022

As of Monday, Oct. 31, and only one week of early voting left before Election Day, the Greene County Board of Elections and Registration has already seen 4,975 voters at come to the polls with another 509 mailed ballots for a total of 5,484 ballots cast or 37.4% of Greene County’s registered voters.

County includes community in comprehensive planning process

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 3, 2022

A good crowd gathered at the Greene County administrative offices on Tuesday evening to both review the existing county structure and give valuable input to the county’s comprehensive plan moving forward into the new year.

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Q&A with BOE chairman on continuation of ESPLOST

Maureen Stratton

Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Lake Oconee News had an opportunity to sit down with the Chairman of the Greene County Board of Education Mike Lynch as a follow-up to the editorial published last week.

Midterm elections are next week

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day, and Georgia voters have a number of decisions to make at the local, state and federal level. If you haven’t voted already during the early voting period, here’s a quick review of the ballot.

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