Morgan County

The Sasquatch that sits in the pasture on the property running adjacent to the intersection of Sandy Creek Rd. and U.S. Hwy 441 is not the same creature that was allegedly seen by a Morgan County resident. STAFF/Brendan Koerner

The Sasquatch that sits in the pasture on the property running adjacent to the intersection of Sandy Creek Rd. and U.S. Hwy 441 is not the same creature that was allegedly seen by a Morgan County resident. STAFF/Brendan Koerner

Report: Possible Sasquatch sighting in Morgan County

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 23, 2022
According to the Expedition: Bigfoot Facebook page, a museum devoted to the creature in North Georgia, there has recently been a Sasquatch sighting in Morgan County.  And no, the page isn’t talking about the rusty, metal Sasquatch display in the pasture at the corner adjacent to Sandy Creek Rd.
A Morgan County cornerback going up to make a play on an opposing wide receiver in the endzone during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Loganville High School. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

A Morgan County cornerback going up to make a play on an opposing wide receiver in the endzone during a 7-on-7 scrimmage against Loganville High School. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

FOOTBALL: MCHS hosts first OTA of the summer

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Morgan County’s football team took to the practice fields beside Bill Corry Stadium last week to host its first OTA of the summer.
Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

FY23 budget approved by Morgan County Commissioners

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the budget for FY2023 during the second meeting in June this past Tuesday. Chairman Ben Riden opened the meeting by acknowledging the board’s prior meeting minutes before moving into new business.
Josh Jones is a two-time Class 3AAA track and field state champion. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

Josh Jones is a two-time Class 3AAA track and field state champion. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

State champion athletes recognized at BOE meeting

Katie Marie O’neal
Thursday, June 23, 2022
At the Morgan County Charter School System (MCCSS) Board of Education meeting held on June 13, Josh Jones and Reagan Folk were recognized by the board. Jones placed first in two events at the Class AAA state meet in May. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles.
Photo/Lake Oconee News

Photo/Lake Oconee News

Buckhead elects third mayor in last 12 months

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The small, quaint little town of Buckhead in Morgan County elected its third mayor in the last 12 months at Monday’s city council meeting. Former Buckhead mayor Steve Bryant edged out former Morgan County Board of Commissioners member Thomas Bell.
A watercolor image called Hickoru Creek by Leigh Ellis that will be in the “A Naturalist’s View in Watercolors” gallery. CONTRIBUTED

A watercolor image called Hickoru Creek by Leigh Ellis that will be in the “A Naturalist’s View in Watercolors” gallery. CONTRIBUTED

Watercolor exhibit opens at MAGallery

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Madison Artists Guild is proud to welcome well-known watercolorist and teacher Leigh Ellis to Madison for her one-woman show titled A Naturalist’s View in Watercolors. Please join Guild members and MAGallery artists on June 10 from 6-8 p.m.
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Early voting begins next week for primary runoffs

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Lake Country voters return to the polls for the party primary runoffs, which begin next week (June 13-17) for early voting at the county administration building and end with in-person voting at the various precincts on Tuesday, June 21.
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