The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn combined last Friday night for the second event in this year’s Coffee House series, with a special Cocoa House at the Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Little Theater. The difference between the Cocoa House from the typical Coffee House is the event…
Putnam County authorities are searching several counties for a wanted man, while in a separate case they searched far and wide until locating and arresting two men believed to be involved in stealing from a local business. “Once again, cameras are helping us identify these individuals and also…
All but one Putnam County incumbents are set to serve another term without opposition in the 2024 election, and one Board of Education seat will have a new representative. That seat currently belongs to Eugene Smith, who did not qualify for re-election. Charles Trumbo and Mary Farmer have…
A longtime Putnam County fire fighter and his family are now facing the kind of pain they usually work diligently to prevent. Putnam County Fire Department Battalion Chief Darren Alford was working a part-time job away from the fire department, at Reynolds Lake Oconee Monday, when he was severely…
St. Mary’s Health Care System is hosting its free, biannual educational conference for Emergency Medical Services personnel this Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital’s Flower Suites, 1230 Baxter St., Athens. St. Mary’s EMS conferences provide valuable, up-to-date information for…
Participants in the 13th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, can enjoy 6.5 miles of new trail in Greene County, cross the new Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek in Athens, or go gravel grinding for the first time in the event’s history. Scheduled for Saturday,…
A few months back, the finance department of the Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) received an award for its work from the Association of School Business Officials International. On Monday night during the regularly scheduled PCCSS board meeting, the finance department also received an…
Several years ago, I cohosted a radio show that was recorded in a studio on Nashville’s famed Music Row. Top on my wish list of guests was songwriter Rodney Crowell. His songs range from light and fun to deep and thought provoking. “Cool” – a word I seldom use to describe a person – is perfect for…
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties (RLOP) has announced Traci Johnson as its February Salesperson of the Month. “Traci provides her clients with the utmost customer service, personalizing each experience, and the endless commitment to detail she provides sets her apart from others. I am thrilled with…
How does a peanut farmer become governor of Georgia and president of the United States? With the help of Dorothy “Dot” Padgett, who will be Georgia Writers Museum’s “Meet the Author” guest at noon April 2, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. Padgett, who recently celebrated her 96th birthday,…

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The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn combined last Friday night for the second event in this year’s Coffee House series, with a special Cocoa House at the Putnam County Middle School (PCMS) Little Theater.
Putnam County authorities are searching several counties for a wanted man, while in a separate case they searched far and wide until locating and arresting two…
All but one Putnam County incumbents are set to serve another term without opposition in the 2024 election, and one Board of Education seat will have a new…
A longtime Putnam County fire fighter and his family are now facing the kind of pain they usually work diligently to prevent. Putnam County Fire Department…
It was a championship game for the ages last Wednesday night as top-ranked Baldwin mounted a stunning comeback, defeating No. 2 Hardaway 47-39 to win the…
Gatewood’s track-andfield season officially opened Wednesday after the team had to cancel a meet last week due to weather. The Gators won their region…
John “Brad” Stalnaker won the 2024 American Bass Anglers Professional League, presented by Caymas Boats, Georgia Division 8 tournament, held March 9 on Lake…
St. Mary’s Health Care System is hosting its free, biannual educational conference for Emergency Medical Services personnel this Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Participants in the 13th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride, presented by Athens Physical Therapy, can enjoy 6.5 miles of new trail in Greene County, cross…
A few months back, the finance department of the Putnam County Charter School System (PCCSS) received an award for its work from the Association of School…
“Aunt Dot,” as she was known to many, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. She dedicated her time and talents to her family, friends and community, to…
Elaine Holliman Hearn passed away peacefully on February 24th surrounded by her family. Born October 7th, 1937 she was the fourth of six siblings. She…
Jim Whitton, 61, of Madison, Georgia, went to be with Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his loving family on Friday evening,…