Greene County

The Millwood and McClendon families celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PJ’s Coffee during the open house event May 16. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held the event to welcome the families to the local business community. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Millwood and McClendon families celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony at PJ’s Coffee during the open house event May 16. The Greene County Chamber of Commerce held the event to welcome the families to the local business community. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

PJ’s Coffee holds grand reopening with new owners

Skyla Morris
Thursday, May 23, 2024
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce recognized Lake Oconee’s PJ’s Coffee with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16. The coffee shop is now under new ownership and is working to bring some changes to the business.
From the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club were Quaveiyon, Sarah Fultz, James Kilgore, Symir Faust and Dakula Griggs. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

From the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club were Quaveiyon, Sarah Fultz, James Kilgore, Symir Faust and Dakula Griggs. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

BBQ Festival gets cooking

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Despite the threat of rain, many hungry people took to the fields of The Farm last Saturday for the 2nd annual BBQ Festival, a significant event that directly benefits the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro.
Mayor Williams has nominated Autron Hayes to be the next city manager of Greensboro. Hayes is currently the city manager in Sylvester. (CONTRIBUTED)

Mayor Williams has nominated Autron Hayes to be the next city manager of Greensboro. Hayes is currently the city manager in Sylvester. (CONTRIBUTED)

Greensboro mayor nominates new city manager

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams nominated Autron Hayes Monday night as the new city manager. Hayes is currently the city manager of Sylvester, a city in southwest Georgia.
Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
There was an armed guard at the Putnam County Administration building Tuesday evening, but there were no demonstrations, sit-down protests, gunfire, or food fights.
PHOTO BY MARK ENGEL

PHOTO BY MARK ENGEL

BREAKING: Savannah Court at Lake Oconee will remain open

Mark Engel
Friday, April 26, 2024
In a ruling handed down Friday afternoon, Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Beaudrot determined that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did not present enough evidence to warrant closing down Savannah Court at Lake Oconee senior care center in Greensboro.
With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

GDOT meeting to update Highway 44 plans

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has called a public meeting May 7 to present slight changes made in the project to widen Highway 44 to four lanes through Greene and Putnam counties.The Public Information Meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Putnam County Administration Building.
(MARK ENGEL/Staff)

(MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Greensboro celebrates Southland Jubilee

Story And Photos By Mark Engel
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Saturday was a beautiful, sunny day in downtown Greensboro. Perfect for, well, everything. Walking the family dog, showing off your classic car, eating snow cones and funnel cakes for lunch, or just sitting in the shade watching the world go by.
People walk the streets of downtown Greensboro while enjoying a previous, sunny Southland Jubilee. CONTRIBUTED

People walk the streets of downtown Greensboro while enjoying a previous, sunny Southland Jubilee. CONTRIBUTED

Southland Jubilee this weekend in Greensboro

News Staff
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Visitors to downtown Greensboro will be greeted by the smell of freshly fried funnel cakes this Saturday morning, as Southland Jubilee officially takes over the streets from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Southland Jubilee coming to Greensboro April 20

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Take a stroll through the streets of downtown Greensboro during Southland Jubilee this Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event.
A judge is expected to imminently decide if Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro will be closed because of numerous violations of state guidelines for senior care facilities. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A judge is expected to imminently decide if Savannah Court of Lake Oconee in Greensboro will be closed because of numerous violations of state guidelines for senior care facilities. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Savannah Court fate in judge’s hands

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 4, 2024
“People were emotional. It was really intense,” said one family member of a patient at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee (SCLO) senior care center who attended a meeting there last month. “Everybody that spoke reinforced over and over that it is not the staff that’s a problem. The staff is caring.
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