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Carlos Campos (kneeling) prepares to cut the ribbon July 10, to officially reopen Nesbitt Repair, an existing business that he and his wife, Chantel, purchased early this year from its founder, Frank Nesbitt. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Carlos Campos (kneeling) prepares to cut the ribbon July 10, to officially reopen Nesbitt Repair, an existing business that he and his wife, Chantel, purchased early this year from its founder, Frank Nesbitt. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Nesbitt Repair celebrates grand opening under new ownership

Skyla Morris
Nesbitt Repair, an electrical and plumbing repair business based in Morgan County, recently celebrated its new ownership with a ribbon cutting alongside the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce.The small business hosted a celebratory lunch after the ribbon-cutting July 10 at its new office on…
After finishing as Class AA state runners-up last season, the Morgan County softball team will be looking to regain the title it last won in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

After finishing as Class AA state runners-up last season, the Morgan County softball team will be looking to regain the title it last won in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

Lady Dogs build softball chemistry before season

Lance McCurley
After a season that ended one victory short of winning back-toback state championships, the Morgan County softball team is using the summer months to prepare for a new challenge in 2026.Morgan County head coach Chad Pigg said the program that finished as Class AA state runners-up last season is…
LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he and his 2026 Titans are looking forward to a new season and expect to be competitive throughout this year’s GHSA Class A schedule. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he and his 2026 Titans are looking forward to a new season and expect to be competitive throughout this year’s GHSA Class A schedule. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Titans face challenging 2026 schedule full of tests

Lance McCurley
Lake Oconee Academy’s 2026 football schedule will feature plenty of tests, including several teams with recent playoff success, a rivalry matchup, and a new GHSA playoff format that gives the Titans another path toward the postseason.The Titans under head coach Patrick Stewart will open the season…
The British Open

The British Open

The British Open

Loran Smith
The British Open will be played this week at Royal Birkdale at Southport on the west coast of Great Britain, and I will enjoy golf’s oldest championship through the coverage of the Peacock network.For 37 years, I made the trip across the Atlantic Ocean for this wonderful event with an appreciation…
Broadway-caliber ‘Shrek’ impresses at The Plaza

Broadway-caliber ‘Shrek’ impresses at The Plaza

Broadway-caliber ‘Shrek’ impresses at The Plaza

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
In one of the venue’s most ambitious productions to date, The Plaza Arts Center’s Broadway Intensive production of Shrek the Musical proves that community theater can deliver professional-level dancing and singing, elaborate staging, and impressive technical work.Presented through a partnership…
A tale of two ‘Landos

A tale of two ‘Landos

A tale of two ‘Landos

Bill Crane
Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1,000 Lakes.In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs grew a cluster of kingdoms, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families the world over.My first trip to Orlando was in 1974.The paint…

Why even have a P&Z commission?

News Staff
Dear Editor,After attending the third exhausting round of Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meetings regarding “The Quarry,” I am left with one question: Why do we even have a P&Z Board?Even the most intrusive, potentially damaging, and fiercely opposed re-zoning requests are met with constant…

Winner thanks fellow candidates

News Staff
Dear Editor,I want to thank all the candidates who ran for Greene County Commissioner District 1 - Jason Easley, Keith Eley and William Myers.Greene County is fortunate to have these gentlemen offer their ideas and service to the citizens of District 1. We as candidates, and our neighbors in…

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff
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, JULY 17What: Moonlight on Main Concert When: 7-9:30 p.m. Where: Main Street, Greensboro More Info: BYO chair and/or dancing shoes to…
The FBI executed a search warrant for ballots from the 2020 presidential election at the Fulton County elections warehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 28. MARK NIESSE/Capitol Beat

The FBI executed a search warrant for ballots from the 2020 presidential election at the Fulton County elections warehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 28. MARK NIESSE/Capitol Beat

Fight over voting system escalates ahead of November elections

Ty Tagami
The battle over voter confidence in Georgia’s election machines flared up after the Legislature decided last month to keep them until 2028.Weeks after lawmakers voted to postpone their prior ban on the machines’ use of QR codes to tally results, the U.S. Department of Justice planned to surge into…
Victoria M. Lacuesta

Victoria M. Lacuesta

Thief accused of stealing $280K caught at airport

Lynn Hobbs
A Texas woman was arrested for scamming more than $280,000 from a Putnam County resident, according to authorities.Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills said he received a call from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security that the woman was trying to fly out of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and go to…
The FBI executed a search warrant for ballots from the 2020 presidential election at the Fulton County elections warehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 28. MARK NIESSE/Capitol Beat

The FBI executed a search warrant for ballots from the 2020 presidential election at the Fulton County elections warehouse on Wednesday, Jan. 28. MARK NIESSE/Capitol Beat

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Fight over voting system escalates ahead of November elections

Ty Tagami
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body The battle over voter confidence in Georgia’s election machines flared up...
Carlos Campos (kneeling) prepares to cut the ribbon July 10, to officially reopen Nesbitt Repair, an existing business that he and his wife, Chantel, purchased early this year from its founder, Frank Nesbitt. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Carlos Campos (kneeling) prepares to cut the ribbon July 10, to officially reopen Nesbitt Repair, an existing business that he and his wife, Chantel, purchased early this year from its founder, Frank Nesbitt. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

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Nesbitt Repair celebrates grand opening under new ownership

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Nesbitt Repair, an electrical and plumbing repair business based in Morgan County, recently celebrated its new ownership with a ribbon cutting alongside the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce.

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After finishing as Class AA state runners-up last season, the Morgan County softball team will be looking to regain the title it last won in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

After finishing as Class AA state runners-up last season, the Morgan County softball team will be looking to regain the title it last won in 2024. CONTRIBUTED

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Lady Dogs build softball chemistry before season

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body After a season that ended one victory short of winning back-toback state...
LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he and his 2026 Titans are looking forward to a new season and expect to be competitive throughout this year’s GHSA Class A schedule. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

LOA head coach Patrick Stewart said he and his 2026 Titans are looking forward to a new season and expect to be competitive throughout this year’s GHSA Class A schedule. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Titans face challenging 2026 schedule full of tests

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body Lake Oconee Academy’s 2026 football schedule will feature plenty of tests,...
The British Open

The British Open

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The British Open

Loran Smith
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body The British Open will be played this week at Royal Birkdale at Southport on...
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