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Air Forced Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders makes his final military flight in the skies over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Air Forced Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders makes his final military flight in the skies over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

‘Fini Flight’

T. Michael Stone
Air Force veteran completes C-130 flight over Lake OconeeIf you happened to glance up into the vastness of the sky June 26, you might have spotted an Air Force C-130J flying at an unusually low altitude.It wasn’t a military exercise or the prelude to an invasion of Lake Country, but the final…
Hans Dawson

Hans Dawson

Dawson continues lobbying local support for quarry

Story And Photo By Ian Tocher
Facing perhaps the most organized opposition his company has ever encountered, Hans Dawson of Wisconsin-based Land and Stone Products and co-owner of Putnam County Stone (PCS), said the controversy over a proposed granite quarry in Putnam County has become as much about communication as it is about…

Morgan County man killed in tractor mishap

T. Michael Stone
A Morgan County man was killed June 24 when his tractor overturned after he drove it into a ditch according to reports.Oscar Williams, 64, of a Pierce Dairy Road address was taken to Morgan Medical Center after a passerby saw him trapped under the tractor and used his Toyota truck and a chain to…

Three killed in early morning crash on I-20

T. Michael Stone
A young couple and an active duty Marine died June 27 in a crash on I-20.According to the Georgia State Patrol, a gray Ford Mustang was traveling eastbound on I-20 near milepost 138 early morning hours when its right front tire hit a maroon Nissan Maxima.The Mustang left the highway on the south…
Ronda Rich Dixie Divas

Ronda Rich Dixie Divas

Happy birthday to this great land

News Staff
Across the rippling creek and over the bridge with its rusty rails, I followed Mama, who was carrying a warm chocolate cake.As any four-year-old would do, I stopped at the center of the bridge, admiring the lazy water bubbling toward the Chattahoochee.“Little ‘un, c’mon,” Mama said over her…
Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

Manning Brothers: More than half a century of innovative food service

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Great people meet challenges with innovative solutions, and we’ve been there. Whatever your food service opportunity, we’ve likely seen it—and solved it— before. At Manning Brothers, you are served by people with real-world, frontline experience.With a staff comprised of former cooks, hospitality…
HFHP’s Carter Crossing progressing as planned

HFHP’s Carter Crossing progressing as planned

HFHP’s Carter Crossing progressing as planned

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Homeowner applications to be accepted soonA little over a year ago, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) publicly unveiled its ambitious vision for Carter Crossing, a planned workforce housing neighborhood designed to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for local families.That vision was…
L-R: Greene County Food Pantry employee Daisy Bell, board member Becky Smith, and volunteer Mary Kay Landsberg represent the Pantry at the Summer Harvest Food Distribution at GCHS. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Greene County Food Pantry employee Daisy Bell, board member Becky Smith, and volunteer Mary Kay Landsberg represent the Pantry at the Summer Harvest Food Distribution at GCHS. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Food Pantry unites the community to meet summer food needs

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As summer brings added pressure for many local families, the Greene County Food Pantry is working alongside community partners to keep food accessible across Greene County.Recent efforts include the successful Feed the Need summer food drive hosted by the Lake Oconee branch of BankSouth, as well as…
Moonlight on Main enjoyed

Moonlight on Main enjoyed

Moonlight on Main enjoyed

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Hundreds of residents and visitors gathered in downtown Greensboro last Friday night for June’s Moonlight on Main Summer Concert Series featuring Nu South Playaz. The evening concluded with fireworks lighting up the downtown skyline. The 2026 Moonlight on Main Summer Concert Series concludes Friday…
L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

GC Habitat recognizes Dalton Carpet One for long partnership

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Greene County Habitat for Humanity depends on strong local partnerships to keep affordable homeownership within reach for families in Greene County. For more than a decade, Dalton Carpet One has been part of that work by helping Habitat complete homes with quality flooring that helps transform a…

GWM interview: Charles Seabrook and Ann Litrel

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Charles Seabrook was an environmental writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 35 years, and Ann Litrel is a nationally recognized nature artist. Together, they have created a stunning new coffee table book to help with your in-state travel plans.They recently combined to release their new…
Air Forced Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders makes his final military flight in the skies over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Air Forced Lt. Col. Ryan Sanders makes his final military flight in the skies over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

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‘Fini Flight’

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Air Force veteran completes C-130 flight over Lake OconeeIf you happened to glance up into the vastness of the sky June 26, you might have spotted an Air Force C-130J flying at an unusually low altitude.

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With his coaching career now behind him, Paul is transitioning into school administration as Morgan County’s newest assistant principal. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

With his coaching career now behind him, Paul is transitioning into school administration as Morgan County’s newest assistant principal. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Paul steps away from coaching, transitions to new role

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Aaron Paul has worn many hats at Morgan County High School over the last 12...
Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County running back Kumari Thomas tries to break a tackle during the team’s intrasquad scrimmage on May 15. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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War Eagles embrace challenging 2026 schedule

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Body Following a productive June, Putnam County head coach Joel Harvin believes...
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Moonlight on Main enjoyed

Moonlight on Main enjoyed

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Moonlight on Main enjoyed

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Candi White, Keri Dunn, Casey Jo Hanson, and Diana Risher of Dalton Carpet One, along with Patrick Kozma, Elaine Mathew, and Jan Broughton of Greene County Habitat for Humanity. CONTRIBUTED

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GC Habitat recognizes Dalton Carpet One for long partnership

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
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