Morgan County

The developer removed duplexes from the original plan and replaced them with single-family homes. COURTESY OF CITY OF MADISON

The developer removed duplexes from the original plan and replaced them with single-family homes. COURTESY OF CITY OF MADISON

Town Walk site amendment approved

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, January 11, 2024
The Madison City Council awarded a contract to low bidder Garrett Paving Company for resurfacing of local streets and associated repairs during the regular meeting held on Jan. 8. The city will pay the paving company an amount not to exceed $427,366.
Site work for the new Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant as part of Stanton Springs North shows the scope of the project off of I-20, including a new frontage road that will connect to a proposed exit from the interstate. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Site work for the new Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant as part of Stanton Springs North shows the scope of the project off of I-20, including a new frontage road that will connect to a proposed exit from the interstate. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Rivian complaint dismissed

Josh Lurie
Thursday, January 4, 2024
A group of Morgan County citizens who filed a lawsuit challenging the zoning for the Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing plant had their case dismissed in Superior Court Tuesday. The case brought by Edward Clay, Candace Beam, Alan D.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison City Council rejects ‘pig in a poke’

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Madison City Council voted 4-1 to deny a proposal that would have annexed a parcel of land between Indian Creek Road and Monticello Highway during the city’s regular meeting on Nov. 13. Ed Latham was the only dissenting vote.
Grading work is underway on the 2,000-acre site where Rivian plans to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant on the border of Morgan and Walton counties. Also visible is a frontage road, which will connect to a new exit on I-20, seen far left. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Grading work is underway on the 2,000-acre site where Rivian plans to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant on the border of Morgan and Walton counties. Also visible is a frontage road, which will connect to a new exit on I-20, seen far left. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Rivian bond deal closes; construction to begin in ’24

Josh Lurie
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Georgia is one step closer to becoming the epicenter of electric vehicle manufacturing after the state and Rivian cleared legal hurdles that sought to derail the manufacturing plant in Morgan and Walton counties.
Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Ken Bishop of Rutledge beside his immaculate 1959 Chevy Apache pickup which won the coveted Best in Show award. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

HSMC hosts Pistons for Paws

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Humane Society of Morgan County (HSMC) held its annual Pistons for Paws Charity Car Show fundraiser Sept. 16 in downtown Madison. The show included trucks, motorcycles, classic muscle cars and even a couple of hearses.
The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

Rivian charges ahead after judge signs bond validation

Josh Lurie
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The judge who initially denied the validation of bonds to provide tax incentives for the Rivian electric vehicle plant has now signed an order to uphold the bonds. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell initially ruled against the bonds on Sept.
An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

An exhibited piece named Haramara IV by Nancy Race. Race’s artwork uses a pairing of organic and geometric shapes with colorful backgrounds. CONTRIBUTED

MAGallery hosts Celebrating Freedom exhibition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
MAGallery is hosting the Celebrating Freedom exhibition by abstract artist Nancy Race through Sept. 16. Celebrating Freedom opens with a catered reception and live music on Friday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to meet Race and mingle with other artists and guests.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County government bodies establish millage rates

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The property tax picture in Morgan County is becoming clear as government entities adopt millage rates. The City of Madison adopted a millage rate of 5.424 citywide, which will obligate a Madison resident to pay for $217 in property taxes for each $100,000 of property owned.
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