Greene County

Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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LOA Queen & King named earlier this month

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy named its 2022 Homecoming King and Queen, William Goss and Paris Jaronski, earlier this month.
Conductor Lawrence Loh will be returning for the Fa-La-La program after being well-received, earlier this year, at the OPAS Memorial Day Beatles Concert. CONTRIBUTED

Conductor Lawrence Loh will be returning for the Fa-La-La program after being well-received, earlier this year, at the OPAS Memorial Day Beatles Concert. CONTRIBUTED

OPAS holiday season tickets on sale now

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 20, 2022
There will be no better way for music lovers to celebrate this holiday season than with the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) and their joyful, moving and fun holiday programs.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Man found dead near Greensboro Post Office

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Greensboro police officers were dispatched to the Greensboro Post Office on Oct. 17 in reference to an unresponsive male found on the steps who was cold to the touch. According to the Greensboro Police Department, the deceased man was identified as 53-year-old Walter Jordan, 53, of Siloam.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to bring county’s first ”live, work, play” development to Greensboro. Airabella, after several reviews, will be built on 132 acres off Linger Longer Road. MAUREEN STRATTON/STAFF

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to bring county’s first ”live, work, play” development to Greensboro. Airabella, after several reviews, will be built on 132 acres off Linger Longer Road. MAUREEN STRATTON/STAFF

Airabella breaks ground on Linger Longer Road development

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The first “Live, Work, Play” development in Greensboro made its exciting debut at a well-attended groundbreaking at its new site off Linger Longer Road.
Maryanne Postin roars down the track and was one of the winners of the day.

Maryanne Postin roars down the track and was one of the winners of the day.

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Liberty Truck and Tractor Pull

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Liberty Truck and Tractor Pull took place on Oct. 1 in front of a good crowd, with many more people and trucks arriving later in the evening in time to watch the big boys come out to race. The event ended just after midnight.
Shelia Carson-Drake

Shelia Carson-Drake

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Shelia Drake vies for Board of Education District 1 seat

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A woman who hails from a long line of Greene County educators and whose mother is the namesake of a middle school is running for a seat on the Greene County Board of Education. Her seat is currently held by Steve Kilgore for District 1.
Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Principal Eddie Hood (far left) and athletic director Derrick Williams (far right) stand with Josh Nesbitt (center) and his family while being recognized at Greene County’s second annual Ring of Honor ceremony. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

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‘Ring of Honor’ ceremony adds to Tiger culture

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 13, 2022
At the beginning of the 2021-22 school year, former athletic director Eddie Hood wanted to create something that brought Greene County alumni back to interact with current students and athletes.
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