Morgan County

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Morgan County farmer John Ruark reappointed to Cotton Board

Staff Reports
Thursday, August 3, 2023
In late July, the Commodity Commission Ex-Officio Committee met to make appointments to the Georgia Cotton Commission Board of Directors. Bulloch County cotton farmer Greg Sikes was selected to fill the seat of Lee Cromley, who had served on the commission’s board since 2011.
A member of the Morgan County County Sheriff's Department investigates the scene of the shooting following the party. CONTRIBUTED

A member of the Morgan County County Sheriff's Department investigates the scene of the shooting following the party. CONTRIBUTED

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Teen shot at ‘Salad Patch’ gathering

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 3, 2023
An 18-year-old is recovering at an area hospital after being shot during an out-of-control party around midnight on July 29 at the 1500 block of Bethany Road in Madison.
Michael Joseph Dickerson

Michael Joseph Dickerson

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Four after arrested after fight at Hard Labor Creek

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 13, 2023
For the third-straight weekend, deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office were summoned to Hard Labor Creek State Park on July 8 to deal with unruly guests engaged in what appeared to be an alcohol-fueled brawl.
A woman and her daughter watch along as the band performs.

A woman and her daughter watch along as the band performs.

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Madison celebrates nation’s birthday

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 6, 2023
A few hundred Americans – most of them Morgan County residents – put away any differences they may have had for a few hours on July 3 and gathered on the lawn of the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Foster Street and S. Main Street to celebrate Independence Day with a picnic and concert.
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Madison approves budget, water rate increases

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 6, 2023
As expected, the Madison City Council adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year following a June 28 public hearing, the last of three such hearings that began June 12. The new financial plan includes rate increases for Madison water and sewer services.
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Flock camera alert leads to arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 6, 2023
A man described in reports as homeless was apprehended by Morgan County deputies in Rutledge on June 28, after a Flock license plate reader camera alerted law enforcement that a car stolen out of Chattanooga, Tenn., three days prior was traveling westbound on Hwy. 278 in Morgan County.
Literally surrounded by the artist’s work, patrons gathered to honor his wife, Sara Douglass Thomas, during Founder’s Day at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead.

Literally surrounded by the artist’s work, patrons gathered to honor his wife, Sara Douglass Thomas, during Founder’s Day at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead.

Steffen Thomas Museum Founder’s Day celebrated

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 6, 2023
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in rural Buckhead celebrated its Founder’s Day on July 1, honoring the artist’s late wife and lifelong muse, Sara Douglass Thomas.
Patriotic displays of the Stars and Stripes dominated many entries in last year’s July 4th Boat Parade organized by Joe Williamson at the north end of Lake Oconee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Patriotic displays of the Stars and Stripes dominated many entries in last year’s July 4th Boat Parade organized by Joe Williamson at the north end of Lake Oconee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Fun and freedom define 4th annual Lake Oconee Boat Parade

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Joe Williamson thought of the idea for an Independence Day boat parade on Lake Oconee a few years ago. Well, the event has become a huge draw for residents on July 4th, who live on the Morgan County side of Lake Oconee. The fun and exciting spectacle is now entering its fourth year of existence.
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