Morgan County

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Lake Country voters remain mostly red

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 10, 2022
The midterm elections are in the books, and it appears Republicans have maintained their control of Georgia and their stranglehold on Lake Country as they have for several years.
Ricardo Casillas, the owner of the restaurant told local news outlets that he hopes to reopen by Nov. 17 as contractors work to repair damage and replace equipment. CONTRIUTED

Ricardo Casillas, the owner of the restaurant told local news outlets that he hopes to reopen by Nov. 17 as contractors work to repair damage and replace equipment. CONTRIUTED

Ricardo’s Kouzzina temporarily closed after fire

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
A popular Madison eatery is temporarily closed following a kitchen fire that occurred Nov. 1, according to a report.  Ricardo’s Kouzzina on West Washington Street in the old Ice House building sustained damage to floors and kitchen equipment after a gas hose caught fire.
Tallie Ray slides into home safely against Calvary Day. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Tallie Ray slides into home safely against Calvary Day. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

SOFTBALL: Lady ‘Dogs season comes to an end in Cordele

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Morgan County softball team saw its 2022 season end two weeks ago at the Cordele Regional. The Lady Bulldogs entered the Class AAA playoffs as the No. 2 seed from Region 4-AAA. They started out the playoffs with a 10-0 run-rule victory over No. 4 seed Calvary Day.
Morgan County XC sweeps Region 4-AAA meet. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County XC sweeps Region 4-AAA meet. CONTRIBUTED

XC: Morgan County sweeps Region 4-AAA meet

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Morgan County Cross Country team swept the Region 4-AAA meet last Wednesday. The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs placed first in the region meet for a second straight season. Both teams will move on to the GHSA Class AAA state meet in Carrolton on Nov. 5.
Midterm elections are next week

Midterm elections are next week

Midterm elections are next week

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day, and Georgia voters have a number of decisions to make at the local, state and federal level. If you haven’t voted already during the early voting period, here’s a quick review of the ballot.
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Calendar of Community Events (10/28 Edition)

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Submit your events to editor@msgrnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at msgrnews.com. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM. PUTNAM EACH FRIDAY IN OCTOBER What: Crime and Wine experience When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St.
Locals were finally able to gather outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather while listening to the sounds Ronnie Pittman and his band.

Locals were finally able to gather outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather while listening to the sounds Ronnie Pittman and his band.

Madison’s Chili Cook-off returns

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 20, 2022
One of Madison’s most popular annual events returned to Town Park last Saturday for the first time since 2019 after being canceled twice and postponed earlier in October: The Chili Cook-off.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Burglar pauses for a cup of java at Madison City Hall

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 20, 2022
A burglar who was brazen enough to break into Madison’s temporary city hall and make himself a pot of coffee after ransacking several city offices has been arrested. Jimmy Lee Love, 65, of Madison faces theft and criminal damage to property charges following the incident.
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