Morgan County

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

Site work began in 2023 on the Rivian site off of I-20 in Morgan and Walton counties. (MARK ENGEL/File Photo)

JDA provides update on Rivian’s Georgia plant

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 1, 2024
While Rivian has paused construction on its $5 billion plant at the Stanton Springs North site in Morgan and Walton counties, site work remains ongoing.The Joint Development Authority of Jasper, Morgan, Newton & Walton Counties provided an update on the site at its July 23 meeting.“Rivian is...
The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

The Dining Room is a fine-dining restaurant that has been open since December 2022. The location is known for its variety of wine selections, and multiple-course meals. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

MAD Hospitality sees success since 2020 opening

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 1, 2024
MAD Hospitality of downtown Madison was established in 2020 by Thomas Preston Real Estate.
Madison Square Nutrition is located at 132 East Washington St., in the city's downtown area. The store is popular in the city among both tourists and local citizens for its convenience among restaurants and walking trails. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Madison Square Nutrition is located at 132 East Washington St., in the city's downtown area. The store is popular in the city among both tourists and local citizens for its convenience among restaurants and walking trails. (SKYLA MORRIS/Staff)

Inside of Madison Square Nutrition, one of the city's most popular small businesses

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Madison Square Nutrition is known throughout Morgan County for offering lower-calorie beverages, including specialty drinks, shakes, and smoothies.
The City of Madison recently refurbished Hill Park’s tennis and pickleball courts and will be adding restrooms later this year. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

The City of Madison recently refurbished Hill Park’s tennis and pickleball courts and will be adding restrooms later this year. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

City accepts bid on Hill Park restroom project

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 18, 2024
After years of delays, Hill Park in Madison may finally get the restrooms city leaders have wanted to install there.The Madison City Council accepted the low bid on the project during a July 8 meeting. E&E Construction submitted a low bid of $263,242.
The old children's nursery is on the top floor of Heritage Hall. It was typical for all the children to share a single bedroom. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The old children's nursery is on the top floor of Heritage Hall. It was typical for all the children to share a single bedroom. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Heritage Hall important to Madison’s history

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Heritage Hall, one of Madison’s oldest preserved historic houses, also serves as headquarters for the Morgan County Historical Society.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County governments study proposed budget

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Government bodies in Morgan County are examining accounts payable and accounts receivable closely as they prepare budgets for establishing millage rates later this summer.Madison City Manager John Klimm and Finance Director Karen Stapp presented the FY2025 budget to Mayor Fred Perriman and council...
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