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Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

News Staff
Terry Lawler and Jason Easley were separated by just 16 votes in the May 19 primary for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners, but Lawler won by 27 votes in the runoff, tallying 570 votes to Easley’s 543.Since no Democrats qualified for the post, Lawler will replace Angela…

Two children killed in Morgan County crash

T. Michael Stone
Two children ages 10 and 13 were killed in a traffic accident on the evening of June 14 at the intersection of Highway 83 and Sandy Creek Road.According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Honda Odyssey was traveling west on Sandy Creek Road and failed to yield the right of way at the intersection with…

LON awarded for General Excellence

Josh Lurie
The Lake Oconee News won another award for General Excellence this year from the Georgia Press Association, placing third in its category of weekly and former daily newspapers.That award and others were presented at the Georgia Press Association annual convention June 12 at Jekyll Island. There…

Brown found guilty

Staff Reports
Former teacher to serve 15 yearsBonnie Elizabeth Brown was on trial last week for five counts of improper sexual contact with a student when she was a teacher at Nathanael Greene Academy.According to District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale, the trial lasted four days, and the jury deliberated for…
Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

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Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton. “We opened this location in 2023 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.“We take convenience, customer opinion, the vehicle and more into consideration for…
Ashley Woodall

Ashley Woodall

St. Mary’s presents 2025 highest awards to leaders, colleagues

News Staff
St. Mary’s Health Care System recently honored three staff members and leaders with the ministry’s highest annual awards while recognizing 250 colleagues for attaining levels of tenure from 5 to 45 years.The award recipients were chosen by their peers for their outstanding commitment to St. Mary’s…
Mia Mauriello

Mia Mauriello

BankSouth Foundation awards 2026 citizenship scholarships to local graduates

News Staff
The BankSouth Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the BankSouth Citizenship Award and Scholarship, honoring two exceptional high school seniors who demonstrate integrity, compassion, leadership, and service in their schools and communities.Nominated by teachers and peers, the…
Supported by Mothers Against Crime parents and volunteers, about 100 local kids enjoyed a few hours of fun Saturday, on the water at Putnam County’s Oconee Springs Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Supported by Mothers Against Crime parents and volunteers, about 100 local kids enjoyed a few hours of fun Saturday, on the water at Putnam County’s Oconee Springs Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MAC hosts annual youth rally at OSP

Ian Tocher
More than 100 children and their family members attended Saturday at Oconee Springs Park for the annual youth rally hosted by Mothers Against Crime (MAC), a longtime Putnam County organization focused on providing positive experiences for local youth.The event featured inflatable water-based…

Annual CCCF ‘Heart for Art’ donation drive now open

News Staff
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation (CCCF) has launched its annual community initiative, “A Heart for Art,” running through July 31. The summer-long program invites the public to donate art supplies to be distributed to Clarke County Elementary Schools for use in student creative projects…
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
Eatonton’s world-famous Uncle Remus Museum will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence by offering free admission and storytelling July 3.The museum dedicated to the life and times of Uncle Remus author Joel Chandler Harris, who grew up in Eatonton,…
Piedmont Athens Regional recognizes Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Day

Piedmont Athens Regional recognizes Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Day

Piedmont Athens Regional recognizes Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Day

News Staff
In recognition of Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Day on June 13, Piedmont Athens Regional is raising awareness about chronic sleep disorders and encouraging individuals experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness to speak with their primary care physician about possible causes and treatments.…
Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

Lawler edges Easley for Greene BOC seat

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Terry Lawler and Jason Easley were separated by just 16 votes in the May 19 primary for the District 1 seat on the Greene County Board of Commissioners, but Lawler won by 27 votes in the runoff, tallying 570 votes to Easley’s 543.

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Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

Grease Monkey:

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at...
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Sports 

Members of the Morgan County volleyball team celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Ringgold in the Class AA state title match on Oct. 30, 2025. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

Members of the Morgan County volleyball team celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Ringgold in the Class AA state title match on Oct. 30, 2025. CHARLES JORDAN/File photo

Morgan welcomes move back to 3A

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body The 2025-26 school year was one to remember for Morgan County High School...
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Community 

A large crowd of Marilyn Monroe fans and book lovers attended author Lynn Cullen’s talk June 9 at downtown Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum, where Cullen presented her bio fiction novel When We Were Brilliant. Cullen spoke at length about the unique relationship Monroe developed with photographer Eve Arnold, who was behind the lens for several of the late movie star’s most famous images. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A large crowd of Marilyn Monroe fans and book lovers attended author Lynn Cullen’s talk June 9 at downtown Eatonton’s Georgia Writers Museum, where Cullen presented her bio fiction novel When We Were Brilliant. Cullen spoke at length about the unique relationship Monroe developed with photographer Eve Arnold, who was behind the lens for several of the late movie star’s most famous images. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Cullen presents When We Were Brilliant at GWM

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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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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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