Lake Oconee News

20/07/2025

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art held its annual Founder’s Day Celebration on Saturday to honor the memory of Sara Douglass Thomas, who in 1997 opened the museum in rural Buckhead to showcase and honor her husband’s prodigious efforts in many varied art disciplines.

19/07/2025

An Eatonton woman was arrested last week for stealing approximately $2,000 worth of electronics while she was working at Walmart.

18/07/2025

Mark the Magic Man entertained a large audience on July 10 at Festival Hall, having the crowd laugh, have fun, and try to figure out how things magically appeared and disappeared.

18/07/2025

“I commit to leading with integrity, listening with empathy, and serving with every ounce of my energy and experience,” Schmuhl said. “To our educators, staff, students, families, and community members: I am here for you and with you. Let’s get to work — together.”

The Greene County Board of Education held a called meeting on July 10 to vote on the final approval of Dr. Arryn Schmuhl as the new GCSS superintendent.

18/07/2025

Former Greene County Deputy Robert Allen Kline, age 51, of Lexington, has been charged with aggravated assault and violation of the oath of office.

A Greene County deputy has been arrested and fired after he allegedly tased a person in handcuffs, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

18/07/2025

Nearly 100 girls packed the school’s competition gym to learn from their varsity and junior varsity peers. The camp took place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. between July 8 and July 11.

New Morgan County High School volleyball head coach Alan Shultz had a chance to see what the future holds, as the team hosted a youth camp last week with a large number of kids in attendance.

18/07/2025

“I think it’s just a different role,” Stockton said. “When you look back, I get more attention in Athens getting pictures and stuff like that, but that comes with the role, and just being more vocal with the team, and just enjoying it. I’ve enjoyed the process so far, and I can’t wait for the season. I’m really excited.”

Last week, when Georgia announced that quarterback Gunner Stockton would be one of three players representing the Bulldogs at SEC Media Days, it was a bit of a shock since he hasn’t been named the starter.

18/07/2025

Eatonton lost one of its most prominent citizens on July 4, as Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Sprouse McClain, 83, passed away peacefully.

Eatonton lost one of its most prominent citizens on July 4, as Dorothy “Dottie” Anne Sprouse McClain, 83, peacefully passed away in bed at home on Madison Avenue.

18/07/2025

Elements of the Madison Fire Department responded to a fire at Betty Gene’s restaurant on Hancock Street in under a minute on July 13.

18/07/2025

Law enforcement personnel from Greene County, Morgan County, and the city of Greensboro arrested two men and a woman on July 10 after a lengthy chase and foot pursuit.

Law enforcement personnel from Greene County, Morgan County, and the city of Greensboro arrested two men and a woman on July 10 after a lengthy chase and foot pursuit.

15/07/2025

We were glad to have Main Street Manager Cinderella Bennett visit from the City of McDonough yesterday. We were able to share information about our Main Street Program and the important roles our City Council, special events coordinator, Main Street director, Downtown Development Authority, Historic Preservation Commission, and Planning Department play.

We also had the chance to learn about McDonough's Main Street Program and the work that Ms. Bennett and her team invest to add vibrancy to their downtown.

14/07/2025

The specter of increased truck traffic in Madison appears to have been a major reason for the denial.

To the surprise of very few, the Madison City Council rejected a zoning map amendment that would have paved the way for a Planned Industrial Development (PID) on 178 acres of property near the intersection of Monticello Highway and Lions Club Road, which is currently zoned I-2.