Morgan County

The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

The families of Bennett Rabern, Avett Jackson, and Bryson Hammond are prayed over at a community vigil held Sunday at Morgan County High School. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

One Morgan: Community rallies after tragic accident

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Morgan community has shown what it means to be “One Morgan,” jumping into action to help one another following the tragic ATV accident last Monday that killed 12-year-olds Bennett Rabern and Avett Jackson but also injured 12-year-old Bryson Hammond.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Buckhead stores burglarized

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 30, 2025
A pair of convenience stores in the Buckhead area were burglarized last week.Morgan County deputies responded to the Sunoco off Seven Islands Road on the morning of Jan. 16 about a burglary. Deputies found the window shattered and a pick axe between window bars.
An aerial view of the land to be used for Rivian’s production facility in Georgia. From DOE report

An aerial view of the land to be used for Rivian’s production facility in Georgia. From DOE report

Rivian, DOE finalize loan agreement for Georgia plant

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rivian announced on Jan. 16 that it had closed its loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for up to $6.
Bill Kurtz

Bill Kurtz

Kurtz resigns as commissioner

Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Bill Kurtz, the chairman of the Morgan County Board of Commissioners who was just sworn in for his second term as District 5 commissioner, has tendered his resignation.
Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

‘It just changed the whole trip’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, January 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Morgan County resident Danny Tillery and his family walked on Bourbon Street around midnight, a few hours before Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve.When Tillery woke up on Jan.
T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison celebrates Christmas

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 19, 2024
The City of Madison held its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 14. Various floats, walking groups, vintage cars, horses, dogs, dancers, and the award-winning Morgan County High School Band traveled into town on East Avenue, Hancock Street, and made a right turn onto Jefferson Street toward Town Park.
Former Georgia governor and current University System of Georgia Chancellor Dr. Sonny Perdue (left) participates in a fireside chat with Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier (right), moderated by BankSouth CEO and USG Board of Regents Chair Harold Reynolds (center). HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Former Georgia governor and current University System of Georgia Chancellor Dr. Sonny Perdue (left) participates in a fireside chat with Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier (right), moderated by BankSouth CEO and USG Board of Regents Chair Harold Reynolds (center). HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Entrepreneurship thrives in Morgan County

Hannah Barron
Thursday, December 5, 2024
“There’s something special going on in Morgan County,” business owners and state department leaders alike said about the county’s entrepreneurial spirit during the inaugural EntreFest held at Empire Mills on Nov. 15.
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