Morgan County

On the day of grand opening, people relax and socialize at the Fifth Street Community Garden.

On the day of grand opening, people relax and socialize at the Fifth Street Community Garden.

Fifth Street Community Garden opens to the community

News Staff
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Fifth Street Community Garden (FSCG) gathered community members in Madison on May 5. Located at 664 Fifth Street in Madison, FSCG is a nonprofit, the goal of which is to bring the community together and increase local food sources.
The Prior Farms development will be located just south of Beacon Heights Baptist Church off Carmichael Road. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The Prior Farms development will be located just south of Beacon Heights Baptist Church off Carmichael Road. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison Council approves zoning for affordable housing

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Madison City Council dealt with a full slate of zoning issues at its most recent meeting held on May 8, approving another Low Income Tax Housing Credit (LITHC) development that represents the fourth such project brought to Madison in the last decade.
Council paves way for new Madison hotel

Council paves way for new Madison hotel

Council paves way for new Madison hotel

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Madison City Council approved a text amendment and expanded a height limitation in its zoning ordinances during its last meeting that will pave the way for an upscale Fairfield Inn and Suites Hotel with 84 rooms. Fairfield currently has a hotel in Athens and another in Milledgeville.
Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Former Morgan County offensive coordinator Loren Purvis during the Bulldogs’ 7-on-7 passing camp last summer at Madison County High School in Danielsville. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Purvis accepts head coaching job at South Effingham

Lance McCurley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
For the past two seasons, Loren Purvis has been Morgan County’s offensive coordinator, but will now take on a new role at South Effingham High School, where he was recently named the new head coach. In April, the former Bulldogs’ coordinator and assistant coach announced the news via his Twitter.
“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton.

“Missouri II” by Lisa Guyton.

Places Far and Near opens at MAGallery

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Madison Artists Guild Gallery (MAGallery) is excited to welcome Atlanta artist Lisa Guyton to its gallery for her one-woman exhibition titled “Places Far and Near.” Guyton is a visual artist who grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and has called Atlanta home since 1995.
Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies. GOOGLE/Photo

Rivian Automotive, Inc., is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies. GOOGLE/Photo

Appeals court overturns decision on Rivian bonds

Josh Lurie
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The term “usufruct” has emerged again as the Court of Appeals of Georgia has issued its ruling overturning Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Brenda Trammel’s decision to deny validation of bonds necessary to advance the Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing facility planned for...
Bob Hughes/File Photo

Bob Hughes/File Photo

Madison-Morgan Chamber president to step down July 1

Staff Reports
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The longtime president of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce, Bob Hughes, recently announced he is stepping down after 12 years on the job. The Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce voted to accept Hughes’ resignation after due consideration, effective July 1, 2023.
Terrance Moore

Terrance Moore

Man reaches for gun during traffic stop

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A man pulled over for reckless driving reached for a gun during a traffic stop, but a Morgan County deputy and a Madison police officer were able to subdue and arrest him on multiple charges on April 25, following a traffic stop that soon became dangerous.
Rivian displays vehicles at the Georgia Capitol March 1.

Rivian displays vehicles at the Georgia Capitol March 1.

Judge orders Rivian opponents to pay bond to continue lawsuit

Josh Lurie
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Work to develop the site for one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects continues for EV-maker Rivian as multiple cases work their way through courts.Fulton County Superior Court Judge Thomas A. Cox Jr. ruled on April 21 that the state is entitled to a bond of $364,619.
Several members of the Morgan County girls’ soccer team celebrate with Sidda Outlaw (7) after she scored a goal on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Several members of the Morgan County girls’ soccer team celebrate with Sidda Outlaw (7) after she scored a goal on Monday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Playing with Love’: Lady Dogs defeat Long County, Jackson to advance to Elite Eight

Lance McCurley
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Morgan County girls soccer team is headed back to the Elite Eight for a second consecutive year. The No. 1 seed Lady Bulldogs (16-1-1) knocked off No. 4 seed Long County 5-0 last week before defeating No. 3 seed Jackson 7-1 Monday to advance to the next round of the Class AAA state playoffs.
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