Morgan County

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Volunteers come forward for city

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The City of Madison has announced the formation of a citizen finance committee and will join thousands of communities nationwide that already feature similar groups.
The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The artist, Barbara Mann. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

MAG features Land and Sea Georgia

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Madison Artists Guild (MAG) held an opening reception on Jan. 30 for Barbara Mann’s “Land and Sea Georgia, an exhibition scheduled to remain on display through March 7, providing a visual exploration of the state’s extensive ecological diversity.
Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (middle) cuts the ribbon, alongside representatives of Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and residents, to celebrate the opening of Prior Farms in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Mayor Fred Perriman (middle) cuts the ribbon, alongside representatives of Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and residents, to celebrate the opening of Prior Farms in Madison. CONTRIBUTED

Prior Farms single-family rental homes open in Madison

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Woda Cooper Companies Inc. and Parallel Housing Inc. celebrated the opening of Prior Farms in Madison with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 16. The $18.5 million development features 40 single-family rental homes at 1001 Harrow Street, adjacent to the Carmichael Commons townhomes.
Whitney Williams (middle) celebrated opening her new private practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside family, employees and members of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. CONTRIBUTED

Whitney Williams (middle) celebrated opening her new private practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside family, employees and members of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. CONTRIBUTED

Bloom Pediatrics opens to serve Madison families

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bloom Pediatrics, a comprehensive pediatric care facility in Madison, opened its services to the community Dec. 2, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce the day prior.
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

Tourism in Morgan County, Madison exceeds pre-pandemic level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced that tourism in Morgan County generated $65.3 million in spending in 2024.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

School system reports 93.1% graduation rate

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Morgan County Charter Schools (MCCS) recently revealed a 93.1% graduation rate for the Class of 2025. The announcement came four months after Morgan County High School held its graduation ceremony for 257 students, its largest senior class to date.
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (third form left), with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to the right, helps break ground on the Stanton Springs project site in Social Circle, alongside several other state and local representatives. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Rivian breaks ground on planned Stanton Springs factory

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rivian Automotive has moved forward with its plans to launch a 2,000-acre EV production plant at Stanton Springs North, breaking ground for the long-delayed project on Sept. 16. The ceremony involved several state officials — including Gov.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Rivian opponents wait for judge’s decision

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Construction is expected to begin within the next year on Rivian Automotive’s $5 billion, 2,000-acre Stanton Springs electric vehicle manufacturing facility. Many Morgan County residents remain opposed to the plant, however, as the company increases efforts to make progress.
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