Greene County

Dimas S. Ruiz

Dimas S. Ruiz

Coworker charged for murder at Plantation Quail

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A Greensboro man is being charged with murder after a shooting at the Plantation Quail business on Highway 15 between Greensboro and Siloam on April 4.According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and officers with the Greensboro Police Department responded to 1940 Hwy.
Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Mayor Lanier Rhodes before the Ticket to Ride begins. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Union Point shines with Firefly Fest, Ticket to Ride

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride got underway in Union Point Saturday with cyclists from across Georgia taking in the scenic sights along the trail. This event was hosted by the Union Point Downtown Development Authority and Firefly Trail Inc.
Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

Law enforcement made their presence known on Canal St., which is right outside of the French Quarter, the day after the terrorist attack in New Orleans. KEN WARD/Contributed

‘It just changed the whole trip’

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Morgan County resident Danny Tillery and his family walked on Bourbon Street around midnight, a few hours before Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd celebrating New Year’s Eve.When Tillery woke up on Jan.
Joe Gransden hits the right notes on the trumpet with John Sandfort on tenor saxophone. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden hits the right notes on the trumpet with John Sandfort on tenor saxophone. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden delivers swingin’ Christmas show

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall, Joe Gransden and his band, based in Atlanta, brought a swingin’ good time holiday show to Greensboro.Gransden has performed around the world and released 16 albums under his name.
A variety of artwork hangs on the wall at Festival Hall in Greensboro and will remain on display for the next nine months. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

A variety of artwork hangs on the wall at Festival Hall in Greensboro and will remain on display for the next nine months. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Festival Hall hosting artists’ reception

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 20. The reception will feature artworks that will adorn the walls of Festival Hall for the next nine months.
Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Highway 44 widening plan sees little change

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 16, 2024
There was an armed guard at the Putnam County Administration building Tuesday evening, but there were no demonstrations, sit-down protests, gunfire, or food fights.
Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club tent was kept busy throughout the day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club tent was kept busy throughout the day. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

BBQ Festival gets cooking in Greensboro

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Despite the threat of rain, many hungry people took to the fields of The Farm last Saturday for the 2nd annual BBQ Festival, a significant event that directly benefits the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro.
Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Beaudrot determined that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did not present enough evidence to warrant closing down Savannah Court at Lake Oconee Senior Care Center in Greensboro. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Beaudrot determined that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did not present enough evidence to warrant closing down Savannah Court at Lake Oconee Senior Care Center in Greensboro. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Savannah Court at Lake Oconee will remain open

Mark Engel
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In a ruling handed down Friday afternoon, Administrative Law Judge Charles R. Beaudrot determined that the Georgia Department of Community Affairs did not present enough evidence to warrant closing down Savannah Court at Lake Oconee Senior Care Center in Greensboro.
Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Southland Jubilee coming to Greensboro April 20

News Staff
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Take a stroll through the streets of downtown Greensboro during Southland Jubilee this Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Since 1998, people from all over have gathered on the streets of Greensboro to participate in the fun, family-friendly event.
Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

Greensboro’s Savannah Court fate delayed, again

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Families of residents at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee will have to wait at least another two months to find out if the senior care facility on Willow Road in Greensboro will be closed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
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