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Calendar of Community Events

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 13, 2022
PUTNAM EACH FRIDAY IN OCTOBER What: Crime and Wine experience When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Directed by Emmy-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each night attendees will attempt to solve real cold cases using a special “murder...
Spike Dogs

Spike Dogs

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.
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File Photo/Lake Oconee News

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

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.
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

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

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.
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