Black seniors promote voter participation in Putnam County

Long before voting became common for Black Americans, residents in Eatonton and Putnam County fought through segregation, intimidation, and systemic barriers to cast their ballots.That history — and concern that younger generations may not fully grasp the realities of the past — provided the inspiration for a community discussion held May 9 at the Putnam County Administration Buildin...

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