Greensboro City Council

Cierra Porter, Marion Griggs of Black Votes Matter and Amelia Riley stand in front of the Greene County Courthouse. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Cierra Porter, Marion Griggs of Black Votes Matter and Amelia Riley stand in front of the Greene County Courthouse. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Mother sets sights on recall of Greensboro elected officials

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, July 13, 2023
A Greene County mother is exploring a recall of Greensboro’s mayor and three city council members over concerns regarding the handling of her son’s arrest by the Greensboro Police Department that led a jury to convict him to a lengthy sentence.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Greensboro announces youth council program at meeting

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, June 15, 2023
New Greensboro City Manager Jarvis Sims presented a proposal to the city council Monday for a city-sponsored Georgia Youth Program. Many municipalities have similar councils and youth mentoring programs, and this would be among the first efforts of the city to establish an ongoing program.
Greensboro City Manager Jarvis Sims identifies housing opportunities to Chamber President Mika Mills. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greensboro City Manager Jarvis Sims identifies housing opportunities to Chamber President Mika Mills. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greensboro kicks off comprehensive planning process

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Last week, the city of Greensboro kicked off its comprehensive planning process in an effort to help define and chart priorities needed for the city.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Greensboro votes on key issues; new city manager takes helm

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Greensboro city council moved ahead last week on confirming the salary for its new city manager, Jarvis Simms, who took the position at the beginning of the month. He will be paid $135,000 per year. Former city manager Larry Postell has been retained though July as a consultant.
Jarvis Sims/CONTRIBUTED

Jarvis Sims/CONTRIBUTED

Greensboro hires new city manager to start May 1

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Greensboro city council approved the hire of a new city manager effective May 1. Current city manager Larry Postell will be retiring, having served under two mayoral administrations since 2002. He is expected to stay on for a period of 60-90 days to aid in the transition.
Lake Oconee News/File Graphic

Lake Oconee News/File Graphic

Greensboro seeks to fill two key positions

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Fresh into his term as the new mayor of Greensboro, Corey Williams is seeking to fill two key positions for the city. Recent advertisements seeking a finance director have brought three candidates forward. The city is also seeking a new city manager as Larry Postell is approaching retirement.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

City, county continue mediation over LOST split

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Hoping that last-minute negotiations may save the day, both Greene County and the city of Greensboro formally met in mediation to discuss the county’s “last-and-final offer” of a split of Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) funds.
Jontavius Smith during a recent Greensboro City Council meeting. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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

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.
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