Several Morgan County women (and men) participated in Pink Talk: A Lunch & Learn event held Oct. 16 at the Public Safety Meeting Hall, in Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
The City of Madison’s Safety & Wellness Committee recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting Pink Talk: A Lunch & Learn on Oct. 16 at the Public Safety Meeting Hall.The event brought together city employees and invited guests for an afternoon of breast health education, meaningful…
LOA junior running back Alden Barreras (19) breaks through a tackle against Greene County earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff
Two weeks have passed since Lake Oconee Academy last took the field, with a region-opening victory over Greene County. With that win under their belts, the Titans knew the bye week would be crucial as they prepared to take on a high-powered Washington-Wilkes offense on Oct. 16.The Titans (6-2) held…
Morgan County senior running back Alex Corrias (1) celebrates his first touchdown of then night alongside junior wide receiver Kaden Morris (10). SKYLA MORRIS/Staff
After a tough road loss on Oct. 2 and a second bye week, the Morgan County Bulldogs returned to Bill Corry Stadium hoping to end homecoming week on good terms. Despite finding a groove in the running game, Morgan County (3-4) faced the ultimate heartbreaker Oct. 16, losing 33-29 to Franklin County…
Thomas Wyatt Johnson was a UGA classmate at the Henry Grady College of Journalism in the late ’50s. I was living an extraordinarily good life, writing sports for the Red and Black, serving as a stringer for the Atlanta Journal, and imbibing with the classical and colorful character, Dan Magill.To…
Morgan County Charter Schools celebrated homecoming week Oct. 15-19, capping off the festivities with a parade before the Dogs kicked off at home against Franklin County.The occasion took place on College Drive, adjacent to the middle and high schools.The procession began at 2 p.m. after an early…
Charlie Jenkins, 33, of Rutledge, was arrested on Oct. 13 on a misdemeanor charge for driving under the influence of drugs and four traffic violations, including DUI less safe, failure to wear a seat belt, rules for driving in a lane roadway, and driving with an expired license.Rita Ann Rowry, 42,…
Dear Editor,For the purpose of understanding the title of this column, the key characteristics of a narcissist are an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a constant need for excessive admiration, a lack of empathy for others, a sense of entitlement, and a willingness to manipulate others without…
Dear Editor,Now that voting has begun in Greene County, you should already know enough about the various candidates and who you are voting for, or against if that is your method. Further down this year’s ballot are a few state constitutional amendments and “special” tax questions.There are three…
Dear Editor,It is Monday, October 19, 2026 and I just read this headline: “Putin proposes a trilateral summit to Trump and Xi next month to divide the world into areas of influence,” according to the Wall Street Journal.Think this is coincidental? Read on:“President Donald Trump canceled the…
Submit your events to news@lakeoconeenews.usSee more events and a regional events calendar online at lakeoconeenews.us.LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.GREENEFRIDAY, OCT. 23What: LO Dentistry Free Day of Dentistry When: 7:30 a.m. registration, ends noon, or at 100 registrants Where: Lake Oconee…
Sonny Terry was born Oct. 24, 1911, and Greene County is celebrating its native son with Sonny Terry Day on what would have been his 115th birthday.Sonny Terry, born Saunders Terrell on a tenant farm outside Greensboro, is one of the most influential harmonica players in the history of American…
Several Morgan County women (and men) participated in Pink Talk: A Lunch & Learn event held Oct. 16 at the Public Safety Meeting Hall, in Madison. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff
The City of Madison’s Safety & Wellness Committee recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting Pink Talk: A Lunch & Learn on Oct. 16 at the Public Safety Meeting Hall.The event brought together city employees and invited guests for an afternoon of breast health education, meaningful...
