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Hannah Barron is the newest member of the Smith Communications and Lake Oconee News team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Hannah Barron is the newest member of the Smith Communications and Lake Oconee News team. (CONTRIBUTED)

Smith Communications welcomes new associate editor

Staff Report
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Lake Oconee News recently welcomed Hannah Barron as its new associate editor based at the LON offices in Greensboro and Madison.In 2021, Barron graduated from the University of Georgia’s entertainment and media studies program.Her journalism background includes serving as editor for The Madison...
Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. (right) with General Manager Matt Smith attended the annual Georgia Press Association convention at Jekyll Island last week. CONTRIBUTED

Smith Communications receives several awards

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
An election year when national media outlets are being questioned for objectivity reinforces the importance of locally owned media that bring community news to readers most affected in their cities and counties.Awards were presented last week during the Georgia Press Association (GPA) convention at...
Long lines were the order of the day at several food trucks lined up near the entrance to The Big Event last Saturday at Lake Oconee Village. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Long lines were the order of the day at several food trucks lined up near the entrance to The Big Event last Saturday at Lake Oconee Village. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The 2024 Big Event a big success

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Big Event, presented this past Saturday by the Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA), enjoyed clear skies with warm weather and great attendance at Lake Oconee Village alongside Vista Drive, south of Greensboro.
Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler is announced as the 2022 Employee of the Year by President and CEO A. Mark Smith Sr. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Fowler named employee of the year for Smith Communications

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Smith Communications, parent company for The Eatonton Messenger, Lake Oconee News, The Baldwin Bulletin and The Jones County News, held a company-wide business meeting April 14, at Rock Eagle’s Founders’ Lodge, where Smith Communications Business Manager Cassandra Fowler received the company’s...
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