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VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs celebrate Senior Night

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Morgan County volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on Tuesday before facing Oconee County. The Spike Dogs honored four seniors - Mackenzie Pitzer, Addy Christian, Presley Hill, and Briana Worley. Next week, they will start the post-season as the No. 1 seed from Region 4-AAA.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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Man eludes arrest by driving into the woods

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A man driving a Land Rover at dangerously high speeds along rural roads in western Morgan County was able to elude Morgan County deputies after he drove across a field and into the woods on Oct. 1.
Sophomore Quinn Butler gets up at the net to send a spike to the opponents’ side. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Sophomore Quinn Butler gets up at the net to send a spike to the opponents’ side. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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VOLLEYBALL: Spike Dogs clinch top spot in region

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Morgan County volleyball team (31-5) has only lost two matches since the beginning of September and ended the month with a ton of momentum heading into postseason play. The Spike Dogs defeated the Musketeers of Academy of Richmond County (ARC) in two straight sets on Sept.
If constructed, the Rivian manufacturing plant on a 2,000-acre site along the Morgan-Walton county line would be five times the size of its plant in Normal, Illinois. WIKICOMMONS

If constructed, the Rivian manufacturing plant on a 2,000-acre site along the Morgan-Walton county line would be five times the size of its plant in Normal, Illinois. WIKICOMMONS

Rivian incentives in limbo

Josh Lurie
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The basis for a $700 million local property tax break for a $5 billion Rivian manufacturing plant was shot down by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell as she ruled in favor of a petition by opposition group Morgan County Land, Sky & Water Preservation.
Commissioner Ben Riden during a BOC meeting earlier this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Commissioner Ben Riden during a BOC meeting earlier this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

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BOC hears zoning requests on livestock, subdivisions

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning for its first meeting in the month of October. The meeting first began with board chairman Ben Riden opening the meeting by discussing the consent agenda.
Old Grocery by Chris Cook. Cook will have works featuring familiar locations with a minimalist presentation of simple lines and striking colors. CONTRIBUTED

Old Grocery by Chris Cook. Cook will have works featuring familiar locations with a minimalist presentation of simple lines and striking colors. CONTRIBUTED

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Artist Cook to be featured at MAGallery Places & Faces

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Madison Artists Guild Gallery is excited to announce local artist and graphic designer Chris Cook as its next special exhibitions artist in an exciting show titled Places & Faces. The opening reception with live musical entertainment will be on Friday, Sept. 23 from 6-8 p.m.
Antavious Elder (8) and other Bulldog players line up across from the Monroe Area in last Friday night’s game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Antavious Elder (8) and other Bulldog players line up across from the Monroe Area in last Friday night’s game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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FOOTBALL: Bulldogs fall short on the road against Monroe Area

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Morgan County Bulldogs dropped their second straight after coming up short in the Purple Pit at Monroe Area High School last Friday night.
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