Lake Oconee News

11/05/2025

Lake Oconee News columnist T. Michael Stone shares his newest column in this week's edition of the newspaper.

11/05/2025

"Dear Editor,

In response to a published letter in the Friday, Oct. 24, issue, I would like to point out that the derisive opening comment about “MAGA Cult members ... feel it necessary to spread misinformation” is not likely going to make the point.

Defining those who have an opposing political view as cultists is neither a convincing debate, nor is it original. I see this cult term used often, but I see no proof to back it up."

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Dear Editor, In response to a published letter in the Friday, Oct. 24, issue, I would like to point out that the derisive opening comment about “MAGA Cult members ... feel it necessary to spread misinformation” is not likely going to make the point.

11/05/2025

Weekly columnist Bill Crane explains why local print newspapers are still important in today's society.

Growing up in a newspaper family and running a newspaper route with a neighborhood buddy for the AJC as one of my first jobs, I will admit I have a sentimental as well as logical attachment to the need for local newspapers and their importance in communities large and small.

11/05/2025

Students from Greene, Clarke, and Morgan counties came together Oct. 23 for a day of teamwork, fun, and friendship at an Adapted Softball Event hosted at ESP Inc. in Watkinsville.

11/05/2025

The Greene College and Career Academy was recently recognized with statewide honors as Georgia College and Career Academy of the Year.

11/05/2025

A South Carolina man was arrested on a co***ne trafficking charge after a Greene County deputy pulled him over on Oct. 22.

11/05/2025

Downtown Madison’s Community Roots Market has officially reopened to the public, resuming sales of goods from local farmers and producers.

11/05/2025

Each fall, visitors to Roger Pierce’s annual Stepback event, just a few miles south of Eatonton, get to witness daily life in rural Georgia much as it was more than 80 years ago.

11/04/2025

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21 for its second of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings.

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 21 for its second of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings.

11/04/2025

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Lady Dogs Varsity Schedule

**Home games are in Red**

10/31/2025

In a game with likely more penalties called than points scored, Greene County earned a 27-7 victory Oct. 24 over Lake Oconee Academy.

In a game with likely more penalties called than points scored, Greene County earned a 27-7 victory Oct. 24 over Lake Oconee Academy.

10/31/2025

With the recent victory over Pike County, Class AA’s No. 3 Morgan County is focusing on its Oct. 31 home matchup against No. 5 Callaway (7-2, 4-0). The winner of this Friday’s top-10 matchup between the Dogs and Cavaliers will be crowned region champions.

Morgan County dominated Pike County from start to finish this past Friday at Bill Corry Stadium.