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Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

West-side developments reshaping Greene County

Maureen Stratton
Carey Station Road, among Greene County’s major westside corridors leading from Highway 44 to Madison Highway, has seen its share of growth over the years, from Dell Webb to developments off Askew Road.Soon, it will also lead to two of the largest subdivisions to date for the county, with The…
Johnny Benjamin Cornish

Johnny Benjamin Cornish

Trooper, Greene Deputy chase down suspect from South Carolina

T. Michael Stone
A Greene County deputy and a Georgia State Patrol trooper chased down a South Carolina man who fled on foot after a PIT maneuver disabled his vehicle on May 27.Johnny Benjamin Cornish, 5610 Weston Ave., Columbia, South Carolina, was charged with following too closely, reckless driving, obstruction…
The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Eddy-McGlauchlen-Arnold Fire Training Academy

Skyla Morris
Morgan County Fire Rescue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 to celebrate the opening of its new Eddy-McGlauchlen-Arnold Fire Training Academy.The academy, located at 1640 Mission Road, was named in honor of the late Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold, all of whom served the…
Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Big Papi’ delivers for Bulldogs in postseason

Lance McCurley
STATESBORO — When Morgan County needed someone to steady the ship on the biggest stage in program history, Caylem “Big Papi” Richardson answered the call.Twice. The Bulldogs’ senior left-hander delivered one of the most memorable pitching performances ever seen in a GHSA state championship series,…
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: What a treat

Ronda Rich
The early evening was perfect, without a hint of the humidity that haunts the South during the summer months.The three of us met in the hotel lobby, then drove to the restaurant. After parking a couple of blocks away, we meandered along the sidewalk, telling stories as we walked.“Look!” I exclaimed…
Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blessings, business, and new beginning at Stop N Go

Ian Tocher
A new convenience store opened its doors in Eatonton on Memorial Day, but for owner Nilesh “Neil” Patel, the launch of Stop N Go represents more than just a business venture. It reflects blessings, tradition, and the effort to build something lasting in a community he calls home.“This is a…
G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds. CONTRIBUTED

G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds. CONTRIBUTED

G-P employees help NHN build and deliver kids’ beds

News Staff
Employees from Georgia-Pacific’s Madison Plywood facility recently joined Greensboro-based Neighbors Helping Neighbors to make a local impact, building and delivering beds to children in need across Greene and Putnam counties.Twelve Georgia-Pacific employees volunteered alongside NHN’s Beds for…
Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl, Superintendent, Greene County School System. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl, Superintendent, Greene County School System. CONTRIBUTED

Family Connection hosts 2nd Annual Well-Being Summit

News Staff
Greene County Family Connections held its 2nd annual Greene County Well-Being Summit on May 20 at Lakeside Church. The summit highlighted resources, services, and programs available throughout the community that support and improve the lives of children and families in Greene County.The event…
Morgan County’s boys and girls golf teams turned in successful seasons under first-year head coach Chris Nelson. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County’s boys and girls golf teams turned in successful seasons under first-year head coach Chris Nelson. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan golf enjoys success under new coach

Lance McCurley
In his first season leading the Morgan County golf program, head coach Chris Nelson saw plenty of reasons to be encouraged.After spending the previous three years coaching the middle school team, Nelson stepped into the varsity role last summer and immediately inherited two talented, youthful…
Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators win program’s fifth state title

Trey Norris
STATESBORO — If there was any doubt about Gatewood’s status as the GIAA’s premier baseball program over the past four seasons, the Gators’ latest state championship run put those questions to rest.Gatewood secured its fourth consecutive title and fifth in program history last Friday at Georgia…
Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa during at at-bat for Georgia against Liberty. SKYLA Morris/Staff

Georgia's Kenny Ishikawa during at at-bat for Georgia against Liberty. SKYLA Morris/Staff

Morris: Braving the rain - photojournalism and finding gratitude in the ‘Storm’

Skyla Morris
Well, hasn’t it been a long week of dreary weather!I know it’s good for the plants, but it made my job inconvenient on multiple occasions during that time. But news flash: things often come up in this job, resulting in changes of plans and expectations.As a journalist, my job often requires me to…
The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The MCFR named its new Fire Training Academy after former Morgan County Firefighters Chris Eddy, Chris McGlauchlen, and Keith Arnold. Their families cut the ceremonial ribbon on Monday morning in their honor. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Eddy-McGlauchlen-Arnold Fire Training Academy

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Morgan County Fire Rescue held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 1 to celebrate...
Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Morgan County’s Caylem Richardson had an outstanding postseason on the mound, striking out 25 batters over 24 1/3 innings while allowing just four hits and four runs. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

‘Big Papi’ delivers for Bulldogs in postseason

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body STATESBORO — When Morgan County needed someone to steady the ship on the biggest...
Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

Phase One of construction for The Bluffs at Carey Station is well underway on the west side of Greene County’s Carey Station Road. When completed, the 136-acre subdivision will include 344 lots. MARK ENGEL/ Contributed

West-side developments reshaping Greene County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Carey Station Road, among Greene County’s major westside corridors leading from Highway 44 to Madison Highway, has seen its share of growth over the years, from Dell Webb to developments off Askew Road.

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Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood players pose with their fourth consecutive state championship trophy last Friday in Statesboro. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gators win program’s fifth state title

Trey Norris
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body STATESBORO — If there was any doubt about Gatewood’s status as the GIAA’s...
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Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Store owner Neil Patel (third from left) was joined by Eatonton Mayor John Reid (blue shirt), two “saints” from BAPS Mandir, and Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce CEO Robbie King (red shirt), among others, for a Memorial Day ribbon cutting at Stop N Go, on Eatonton’s Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blessings, business, and new beginning at Stop N Go

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body A new convenience store opened its doors in Eatonton on Memorial Day, but for...
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Obituaries 

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body Larry Smith, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on Wednesday,...
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