Lake Oconee News e-Edition
The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making their way through another season, finding success on the field, and withinin the community. SEE STORY INSIDE >> PAGE C1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making their way through another season, finding success on the field, and withinin the community. SEE STORY INSIDE >> PAGE C1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wild boys of Summer

News Staff
Putnam County Public Works crews clear trees from roadways after the storm. Tri-County EMC reported almost 5,000 meters were without power in Putnam and Jones counties. PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Putnam County Public Works crews clear trees from roadways after the storm. Tri-County EMC reported almost 5,000 meters were without power in Putnam and Jones counties. PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Two dead, property damaged by remnants of tropical storm

Lynn Hobbs
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, left their mark on portions of Putnam County last week. A downed tree claimed the life of two young men, while other downed trees caused power outages and closed roadways.The two men, 24-year-old Logan…
Event participants have gotten really creative over the years with their Fourth of July boat decorations. Scan the QR code above for the starting location. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Event participants have gotten really creative over the years with their Fourth of July boat decorations. Scan the QR code above for the starting location. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Lake Oconee July 4th boat parade returns

Lance McCurley
The stars and stripes will once more take over Lake Oconee this Independence Day as residents and visitors gather for the 7th annual Lake Oconee Fourth of July Boat Parade.The community tradition in Morgan County has become one of the area’s most anticipated holiday events, bringing together…

BOE approves budget; discipline process updated

Skyla Morris
The Greene County Board of Education adopted the school system’s FY27 budget and discussed policies at its June 18 meeting.The board held a public hearing on the FY27 budget shortly before the Thursday evening meeting and another on June 11. The Board of Education unanimously approved the FY27…

BOC approves countywide radio system for public safety

Skyla Morris
Morgan County Fire Rescue is officially in the process of upgrading its public safety radio system, which will improve communication for officials countywide. The Board of Commissioners approved the MCFR’s recommendation for a 700-800 MHz Motorola system for $5.7 million.MCFR Fire Chief Garret…
Gavin

Gavin

Gavin

Ronda Rich
From the oven, I pulled out a peach cobbler that bubbled and popped beautifully. Outside, Spring had come calling to resurrect what Winter had lulled to sleep. The trees and shrubs were a lovely green and almost in full growth.I took off my apron and watched two birds flittering outside the window…
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson sits in the dugout contemplating what might have been after the Bulldogs’ 11-4 loss to Oklahoma on June 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson sits in the dugout contemplating what might have been after the Bulldogs’ 11-4 loss to Oklahoma on June 17. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia falls to Sooners in CWS semifinal

Lance McCurley
OMAHA, Neb. — Georgia’s 2026 season came to an end June 17, as Oklahoma powered its way to an 11-4 victory over the Bulldogs in the College World Series semifinals at Charles Schwab Field.The Sooners used a barrage of home runs to end Georgia’s run in Omaha and advance to the national championship…

Gators athletics succeed in 2025-26 campaign

Lance McCurley
Gatewood School’s athletic programs continued their tradition of excellence during the 2025-26 school year, producing state championships, deep postseason runs, and strong finishes across multiple sports.“I thought we had a really good year athletically,” Gatewood Athletic Director Troy Burner said…
The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood softball eyes return to Columbus

Lance McCurley
The Gatewood softball team may have graduated five seniors from last year’s successful squad, but head coach Dena Stancil believes the Lady Gators have the talent and experience necessary to make another deep postseason run.After reaching the Elite Eight in Columbus last season, Gatewood enters the…

Legislature kills sales tax for property tax swap

Ty Tagami
Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills.On the fourth day of their special session, Republicans got a redo of a vote Saturday that nixed the tax swap.Republicans have a majority in the…
Writerman, Writerman, does whatever a writer can

Writerman, Writerman, does whatever a writer can

Writerman, Writerman, does whatever a writer can

T. Michael Stone
When there is no one else to turn to Call for Super Chicken!(puk, puk, puk, puk) Call for Super Chicken!(puk ack!)Super Chicken theme song, by Stan Worth and Sheldon AllmanI am not faster than a speeding bullet or more powerful than a locomotive. I can’t leap tall buildings at a single bound,…
Putnam County Public Works crews clear trees from roadways after the storm. Tri-County EMC reported almost 5,000 meters were without power in Putnam and Jones counties. PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Putnam County Public Works crews clear trees from roadways after the storm. Tri-County EMC reported almost 5,000 meters were without power in Putnam and Jones counties. PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Two dead, property damaged by remnants of tropical storm

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic...
Event participants have gotten really creative over the years with their Fourth of July boat decorations. Scan the QR code above for the starting location. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Event participants have gotten really creative over the years with their Fourth of July boat decorations. Scan the QR code above for the starting location. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Lake Oconee July 4th boat parade returns

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body The stars and stripes will once more take over Lake Oconee this Independence Day...
The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making their way through another season, finding success on the field, and withinin the community. SEE STORY INSIDE >> PAGE C1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Lake Oconee Wild Things are making their way through another season, finding success on the field, and withinin the community. SEE STORY INSIDE >> PAGE C1 SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Wild boys of Summer

Thursday, June 25, 2026

News 

Gavin

Gavin

Gavin

Ronda Rich
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body From the oven, I pulled out a peach cobbler that bubbled and popped beautifully.
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Sports 

The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Gatewood softball eyes return to Columbus

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body The Gatewood softball team may have graduated five seniors from last year’s...
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Community 

Brer Rabbit, Joel Chandler Harris’ most famous character, stands watch over the unique Uncle Remus Museum in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Brer Rabbit, Joel Chandler Harris’ most famous character, stands watch over the unique Uncle Remus Museum in Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Uncle Remus Museum to offer free admission

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Eatonton’s world-famous Uncle Remus Museum will celebrate the 250th anniversary...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

Surcheros supports Neighbors Helping Neighbors

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Just weeks after opening its doors, Surcheros Fresh Mex at Lake Oconee is...
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Obituaries 

Douglas Dean Rigdon

Douglas Dean Rigdon

Douglas Dean Rigdon

News Staff
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Body Douglas Dean Rigdon, 76, of Greensboro, GA, passed away at his home on Tuesday,...
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