Morgan County

Molly Lesnikowski in her studio. (CONTRIBUTED)

Molly Lesnikowski in her studio. (CONTRIBUTED)

MAGallery opens two shows this month

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
MAGallery in downtown Madison has announced the opening of two special shows on Oct. 18. The first will feature the handpainted canvas rugs of artist Molly Lesnikowski, and the second will feature the Madison Artists Guild’s annual Holiday Market.The evening will kick off from 6-8 p.m.
The Bulldog Pumpkin Patch, located in front of Morgan County Middle School, is open through Halloween. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

The Bulldog Pumpkin Patch, located in front of Morgan County Middle School, is open through Halloween. (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Celebrate Halloween at the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Halloween is around the corner, and the Bulldog Pumpkin Patch in front of Morgan County Middle School has all the pumpkins — from the minis to the “spookies.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

CVB presents encouraging tourism report

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Tourism continues to be a significant source of revenue for Madison and Morgan County, and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Jennifer Rosa summarized recent activity during a Madison City Council work session held on Oct. 4.According to Rosa, visitor spending in Morgan County was up 1.
A trio of Morgan County defenders brings down a Cedar Shoals ball carrier during a win over the Jaguars on Sept. 13. (JIM TURNER/Contributed)

A trio of Morgan County defenders brings down a Cedar Shoals ball carrier during a win over the Jaguars on Sept. 13. (JIM TURNER/Contributed)

Dogs to host winless Rutland squad

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Morgan County (6-0, 1-0 Region 4-AA) is set to face Rutland (0-6, 0-1) at home this Friday.The Dogs are currently ranked No. 2 in Class AA and will be defending their winning streak this week.Morgan County head coach Clint Jenkins doesn’t want his team to overlook a winless Rutland squad.
BREAKING NEWS | LAKE OCONEE NEWS

BREAKING NEWS | LAKE OCONEE NEWS

Morgan County responds to BioLab fire

Hannah Barron
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Morgan County is actively monitoring air quality after the BioLab chemical facility caught fire in nearby Conyers Sunday, releasing chlorine and potentially other chemicals into the air.
Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Dr. Virgil Cole recently announced he will retire at the end of the current school year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Morgan County school superintendent announces retirement

Staff Report
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Morgan County Charter Schools Superintendent Dr. Virgil Cole will retire on May 31, 2025. In a letter to the Board of Education, staff, and community on Aug. 30, Cole announced his plans to retire, rather than seek a contract extension.Cole has been the school system’s superintendent since 2020.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison establishes millage rates for 2024 tax year

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Madison City Council set millage rates for the city’s three tax districts on Aug. 2, with all three set at the rollback rate.The city set the Madison district rate at 5.317, which was a decrease of 0.107 from the previous year’s rate, which had been set at 5.424, also a rollback rate.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Victim tells police he was robbed by two armed men

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Madison Police Department is investigating a robbery reported by an 18-year-old man who said he had been trying to sell jewelry to someone he met online on the evening of July 31 when two unidentified, armed men dressed in all black approached him in the Madison Drug parking lot.
Justin Gilstrap poses with a group of Morgan County first responders Aug. 3, who helped escort him to Monticello in Jasper County to realize his dream of racing a go-cart. CONTRIBUTED

Justin Gilstrap poses with a group of Morgan County first responders Aug. 3, who helped escort him to Monticello in Jasper County to realize his dream of racing a go-cart. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County first responders pay tribute to courageous boy

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Morgan County Fire Rescue and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office participated in an escort for a special young man heading to Monticello for a special event at MKR Monticello Kart Racing on Aug. 3.
Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department promotes career advancement

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The City of Madison is implementing a new promotional system for its police department, designed to foster greater opportunities for advancement.According to a press release from the City of Madison, the new system aligns with the recommendations from an audit conducted earlier this year.
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