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 creation of the committee will improve transparency and increase resident participation in the budgetary process, according to a...
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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison braces for second round of budget cuts

From Staff Reports
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Facing a recently identified $20 million infrastructure backlog and aging utility systems, the City of Madison is defining the financial strategy it will use to rebuild.While municipalities across the state are resorting to large millage rate increases to cover similar gaps, Madison officials...
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.
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.Whitney Williams is the founder and care provider for Bloom Pediatrics and a Certified...
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.
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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Officials continue to tout potential benefits; PILOT payments received

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Rivian’s plans to construct its 2,000-acre Stanton Springs production plant along the Morgan-Walton county line are projected to bring 7,500 new jobs to the area.The $5 billion project is expected to create revenue within each of the counties in the Joint Development Authority, which includes...
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