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Angela Sauter gives younger daughter Elowen a ride while older sister Hadley rides alongside on an electric scooter.

Angela Sauter gives younger daughter Elowen a ride while older sister Hadley rides alongside on an electric scooter.

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Eatonton businesses celebrate simultaneous grand openings

Lena Hensley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The parking lot was full July 14, alongside Scott Road in Eatonton near Lake Oconee as two stores – The Boat Shop and Ride – joined forces in presenting the Boats, Bikes and Beer Block Party to celebrate joint grand openings.
Employees of Tri-County EMC affiliate Tri-CoGo celebrated July 19, following the 5,000th installation of high-speed broadband service for the company’s customers. CONTRIBUTED

Employees of Tri-County EMC affiliate Tri-CoGo celebrated July 19, following the 5,000th installation of high-speed broadband service for the company’s customers. CONTRIBUTED

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Tri-CoGo reaches broadband customer milestone

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Tri-County EMC affiliate Tri-CoGo completed broadband installation for its 5,000th customer on July 19, at APX Powersports, a new, preowned watercraft shop in Milledgeville. “I am extremely proud of our team for reaching this milestone.
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Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

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EPWSA hears detailed project bids

Rufus Adair
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Detailed bid packages for $6.3 million in improvements to Eatonton’s aging water system components should be finalized and out for bids by September 1, ESG local manager Brice Doolittle told the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority (EPWSA) board last Wednesday.
Representatives of the Exchange Bank delivered a $25,000 donation made through the Georgia HEART program earlier this year to Putnam General Hospital CEO Alan Horton (center). CONTRIBUTED

Representatives of the Exchange Bank delivered a $25,000 donation made through the Georgia HEART program earlier this year to Putnam General Hospital CEO Alan Horton (center). CONTRIBUTED

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Have a HEART with Putnam General pledge

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Time is running out for local businesses and individuals to donate to Putnam General Hospital (PGH) through this year’s Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) program that allows taxpayers to designate where some or all of their annual state tax obligation is spent.
Eatonton Mayor John Reid (second from left) was all smiles after receiving high praise and recognition June 26, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (second from left) was all smiles after receiving high praise and recognition June 26, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention in Savannah. CONTRIBUTED

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Eatonton mayor receives GMA certificate of dedication

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute awarded Eatonton Mayor John Reid its prestigious Certificate of Dedication award on June 26, during the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) annual convention in Savannah.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart spoke to members of the media on Tuesday, July 18 about the upcoming season. COURTESY OF SEC MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart spoke to members of the media on Tuesday, July 18 about the upcoming season. COURTESY OF SEC MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

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Three-peat not at forefront of Georgia’s mind

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart doesn’t want his team to get complacent, especially as the Bulldogs are currently the back-to-back defending national champions.
St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens recently received an American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Get With The Guidelines – Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest.

St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens recently received an American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Get With The Guidelines – Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest.

St. Mary’s receives AHA Gold recognition

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Each year, more than 300,000 adults and children throughout the United States experience an in-hospital cardiac arrest. Survival from cardiac arrest largely depends on timely medical emergency team response and effective CPR. St.
The new Lifejacket Loaner Station at the Sinclair Dam Boat Ramp. COURTESY OF ADAM HEAGY/Oconee Outfitters

The new Lifejacket Loaner Station at the Sinclair Dam Boat Ramp. COURTESY OF ADAM HEAGY/Oconee Outfitters

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Georgia Power and DNR install Lifejacket Loaner Station

Bailey McCully
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Georgia Power installed a Lifejacket Loaner Station at the Sinclair Dam Boat Ramp, known as the ‘Tail Race,’ on July 14 as part of Georgia Department of National Resources (DNR)’s SPLASH program.
Documentary writers Stephen Price, Jr., Daniel McDonald and Joe Windish. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Documentary writers Stephen Price, Jr., Daniel McDonald and Joe Windish. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

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Seeking Asylum hosts CHS documentary screening

Bailey McCully
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Seeking Asylum LLC., a Central State Hospital photography exhibit, sponsored the screening of Central State Hospital: An Oral History at the Chapel of All Faiths, on the Central State Hospital (CSH) campus, July 22.
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