Morgan County

Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Sophomore Quinn Butler communicates with her teammates on the court during a summer match against Oconee County. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

VOLLEYBALL: Butler to lead Lady Dogs after perfect ‘21 season

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Morgan County volleyball team is accustomed to having successful seasons due to the amount of athletes they have on its side of the net, year-in-and-year-out.
Morgan County has an experienced senior class that is ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2022. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County has an experienced senior class that is ready to lead the Bulldogs in 2022. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

FOOTBALL: ‘No tomorrow’ for Morgan County seniors

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Morgan County enters its 2022 season with a large senior class. The Bulldogs have 15 seniors returning. The MCHS class of 2022 has been through a lot since beginning their careers with the program.
An artist rendering of a 52-unit apartment complex to be located in downtown Madison was presented to Madison City Council. The needed zoning change required to build it was denied. CONTRIBUTED

An artist rendering of a 52-unit apartment complex to be located in downtown Madison was presented to Madison City Council. The needed zoning change required to build it was denied. CONTRIBUTED

Madison City Council wrestling with PRDs again

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Madison City Council wrestled with a number of zoning issues at its Aug. 8 meeting, with one Planned Residential Development (PRD) getting the go ahead and the other withdrawn at the last minute.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

Ingles employee robbed in store parking lot

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 18, 2022
According to a report obtained from the Madison Police Department, a customer service manager for Ingles was assaulted and robbed in the Ingles parking lot July 28. Sgt. Jeremy Hoffman responded to the incident and spoke with the victim Sidney Franklin.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Thieves caught stealing motel safe from Days Inn

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 11, 2022
According to reports, Madison police officers foiled a brazen theft attempt at the Days Inn located at 2020 Eatonton Road on the morning of Aug. 5. Officer Jonathan Mills was dispatched to the motel at approximately 6 a.m.
Georgia’s U.S. senators send representatives to Madison

Georgia’s U.S. senators send representatives to Madison

Georgia’s U.S. senators send representatives to Madison

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
On Thursday, Aug. 4, Mayor Fred Perriman and City Manager John Klimm hosted a meeting with officials to discuss a variety of local issues with federal representatives. Martha Revelo, director, and Ms. Katrina Cochran, staff, from U. S. Senator Raphael Warnock’s Northeast Outreach office, joined Mr.
Emmy Moss (right) fires a laser to Bri Lanford (left) during an infield drill at Tuesday’s practice. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Emmy Moss (right) fires a laser to Bri Lanford (left) during an infield drill at Tuesday’s practice. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

SOFTBALL: New year, same expectations for Lady Dogs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 4, 2022
MADISON – The Morgan County softball team has high expectations entering its 2022 season. The Lady Dogs practiced all The Lady Dogs practiced all summer together and logged a lot of hours on the diamond. They held weekly workouts and participated in a few scrimmages over the last three months.
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Calendar of Community Events (8/5)

News Staff
Thursday, August 4, 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 SATURDAY, AUG. 6 What: Beginning Jewelry Making When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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JDA reports $111M in grants received for Rivian project

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, August 4, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to discuss a wide variety of items on their agenda. The meeting began with Bob Hughes of the Joint Development Authority updating the board on its financial situation and the upcoming projects they have. “We were awarded $111.
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