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A new traffic signal on SR 44 between Publix and the Harmony Crossing development is going live Sept. 22. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

A new traffic signal on SR 44 between Publix and the Harmony Crossing development is going live Sept. 22. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Stop and go traffic on Highway 44?

T. Michael Stone
Publix has not announced a date for the grand opening of its new store in the Lake Country Village/ Towne Center development in Putnam County, but the Georgia Department of Transportation has already made changes to the roadway in preparation.According to a sign put up near Ace Hardware, a new…
Titans senior running back Griffin Stanford runs on a kick return against the War Eagles. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans senior running back Griffin Stanford runs on a kick return against the War Eagles. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Titans take ‘humbling’ loss at home against Brentwood

News Staff
Before the 2026 season even began, Lake Oconee Academy anticipated its Sept. 18 rematch with the Brentwood School, as the Eagles shut them out 43-0 last year. Despite a home-field advantage and a 4-0 record, the Titans (4-1) fell short on Friday night with a 42-0 loss — just a single-point…
Greene County head football coach Chris MacFarland says his team is taking the remainder of the season "one week at a time." FILE PHOTO

Greene County head football coach Chris MacFarland says his team is taking the remainder of the season "one week at a time." FILE PHOTO

Tigers take crucial bye week ahead of tough road opponent

News Staff
After a tough road loss Sept. 11, Greene County High School spent the following bye week making adjustments in multiple areas without concern about specific opponents. The Tigers now hit the road for two consecutive weeks. Greene County head coach Chris MacFarland said he was happy with…
Morgan County sophomore Running back Aiden Lawrence makes a run down field in a game earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Running back Aiden Lawrence makes a run down field in a game earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs focus on ‘fundamentals’ in bye week

News Staff
Morgan County’s rollercoaster experience of non-region competitions ended on Sept. 11 with a 35-12 loss at Mountain View High School. The Dogs (2-2) then entered a bye week, hoping to move in the right direction before their Sept. 25 region opener against back-to-back state champions Hebron…
London Humphreys (16) elevates to haul in a pass from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff


London Humphreys (16) elevates to haul in a pass from Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff


Dawgs unsatisfied despite another lopsided victory

News Staff
ATHENS — For the second game in a row, a quick and efficient start to the game allowed the Georgia Bulldogs to rotate reserves upon reserves into the game. Georgia breezed its way to a 70-20 win against Western Kentucky en route to a 2-0 start to the season.          By the…

CRIME REPORTS

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GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEOn Sept. 9, 2026, Deputies arrested Robin William Barnett, 2191 Liberty Church Rd., Greensboro, for Probation Violation.On Sept. 12, deputies arrested Joseph Kyle Franks, 365 Demion Rd., Eatonton, for DUI and open container.On Sept. 13, deputies arrested Jonathan…
Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky

Western Kentucky

Loran Smith
Through the years, with a few stops made in foreign towns and communities, I learned that the respect for an American education was over the top with most everybody, especially the Europeans.With the passing of time, I learned that it was not only the major universities that brought foreign…
Dogs’ senior running back Alex Corrias shook off Madison County defenders in a scoring attempt during the season opener. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs’ senior running back Alex Corrias shook off Madison County defenders in a scoring attempt during the season opener. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs face defeat at Mountain View

Skyla Morris
Morgan County has faced its ups and downs in its first four weeks of the 2026 season, with victories over Madison County and Eastside before a tough home loss to Oconee County.The Dogs (2-2) hit another hurdle on the road on Sept. 11, with a 35-12 loss to Mountain View High School and now will head…
Titans junior quarterback Jake McDonald calling a snap in the team’s pre-season scrimmage at home in August. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans junior quarterback Jake McDonald calling a snap in the team’s pre-season scrimmage at home in August. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Titans remain undefeated after 40-16 rout of Twiggs

Skyla Morris
Lake Oconee Academy hit the road on Sept. 11 to face Twiggs County, hoping to add another win to its 3-0 start this season. The Titans were ultimately successful in their trip to Jeffersonville on Friday night, defeating the Cobras 40-16.The Titans continue an undefeated season and will conclude…

A better way to decide mid-term choices

Dear Editor,
Letters must be signed and include your full address and phone number for verification; only name and town are printed. Submissions may be edited for content and length. The deadline is 1 p.m. Monday. Send to news@lakeoconeenews.usWhen I lived in NY there was a clothing chain whose sales motto was…

Response to letter on mid-term choices

Dear Editor,
After reading a recent Letter to the Editor on mid-term choices, it was a great reminder why we have a two-party system. The writer wrote, In the end, they vote according to the platform of their party. I beg to differ. I have voted as a Democrat, a Republican, and an Independent. I listen. I read.…
L-R: Kevin Tomson-Hooper is joined by Simone and Grady Jones, posing with the block of granite that will soon support a bronze statue of Eatonton’s own Hiram Little. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Kevin Tomson-Hooper is joined by Simone and Grady Jones, posing with the block of granite that will soon support a bronze statue of Eatonton’s own Hiram Little. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Statue of Tuskegee Airman Little cleared for landing

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Body A project that took off with an idea, a conversation, a $5,000 retainer, and...
A new traffic signal on SR 44 between Publix and the Harmony Crossing development is going live Sept. 22. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

A new traffic signal on SR 44 between Publix and the Harmony Crossing development is going live Sept. 22. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Stop and go traffic on Highway 44?

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Publix has not announced a date for the grand opening of its new store in the Lake Country Village/ Towne Center development in Putnam County, but the Georgia Department of Transportation has already made changes to the roadway in preparation.

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Morgan County sophomore Running back Aiden Lawrence makes a run down field in a game earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County sophomore Running back Aiden Lawrence makes a run down field in a game earlier in the season. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Dogs focus on ‘fundamentals’ in bye week

Skyla Morris
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Body Morgan County’s rollercoaster experience of non-region competitions ended on...
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Obituaries 

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

Bonnie Sullivan

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body It is with heavy hearts that we share that Bonnie Sullivan (Hankins) of...
Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

Jeffrey Lemming

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Body Jeffrey Lynn Lemming, affectionately known as Jeff or "Lemdog," passed away...
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