Morgan County

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Warrant sought for suspect who fled traffic stop

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Morgan County Deputy Cameron Pound was trying to conduct a routine traffic stop on a vehicle with a malfunctioning taillight but found himself in a high-speed chase on Jan. 31 after the driver of the vehicle sped away when he exited his patrol vehicle to approach the car.
Bulldogs’ senior TJ Thompson (3) gets set to go up for a layup over an ARC defender after driving the lane. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Bulldogs’ senior TJ Thompson (3) gets set to go up for a layup over an ARC defender after driving the lane. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Bulldogs breathe new life in region play

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Morgan County boys’ basketball completed its first go-round of region play last Friday, and new life is (literally) being breathed into the program heading into the final stretch of the season.
Mayor and Council accept the ceremonial grant check at GMA’s Cities United Summit Jan. 22, 2023. Pictured from left are: John Klimm, City Manager: Fred Perriman, Mayor, Betsy Wagenhauser, Council member; Eric Joyce, Council member; Larry Hanson, GMA CEO; Carrie Peters-Reid, Council member. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor and Council accept the ceremonial grant check at GMA’s Cities United Summit Jan. 22, 2023. Pictured from left are: John Klimm, City Manager: Fred Perriman, Mayor, Betsy Wagenhauser, Council member; Eric Joyce, Council member; Larry Hanson, GMA CEO; Carrie Peters-Reid, Council member. CONTRIBUTED

Madison awarded GMA safety & liability management grant

News Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2023
The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) is proud to announce the City of Madison received a grant check in the amount of $8,800 to be used toward the purchase of equipment to reduce exposures related to liability and property damage.
At its first 2023 meeting, the Madison City Council approved a map amendment that will allow Amici to add a bakery to offices it plans to use on Park Street as the business grows and the chain expands. CONTRIUTED

At its first 2023 meeting, the Madison City Council approved a map amendment that will allow Amici to add a bakery to offices it plans to use on Park Street as the business grows and the chain expands. CONTRIUTED

Amici gets approval for Park Street business expansion

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
At its first 2023 meeting, the Madison City Council approved a map amendment that will allow Amici to add a bakery to offices it plans to use on Park Street as the business grows and the chain expands.
Markus R. Tull

Markus R. Tull

Accused thief gets more than he bargained for

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Madison police officers were summoned to Walmart on Jan. 7 to investigate a shoplifting incident and wound up seizing a cache of drugs when the shoplifter asked that the items he paid for be placed in his car. Markus Rashad Tull, 28, of Social Circle, was arrested on Jan.
The City of Madison hopes to secure a grant that would allow replacement of inoperable Williamsburg style light fixtures on the square. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The City of Madison hopes to secure a grant that would allow replacement of inoperable Williamsburg style light fixtures on the square. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison applies for $650K in grant funds

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Madison’s Senior Planning Officer Monica Callahan has asked the city to apply for three grants, including a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP) grant from the Department of Community Affairs...
Lady Dogs sophomore Jaden Young (14) takes the ball at the top of the key against LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Lady Dogs sophomore Jaden Young (14) takes the ball at the top of the key against LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

BASKETBALL: Dogs, Lady Dogs begin region play

Lance Mccurley_
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Morgan County boys’ and girls’ basketball teams began Region 4-AAA play last week. After going 2-1 at the Chuck Miller Classic over the Christmas break, the Bulldogs fell to the Academy of Richmond County (ARC) 59-54 on Friday evening in Augusta.
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