Audit of Putnam general election runs smoothly

If the following taste of Putnam County’s newly required partial audit of one race in the Nov. 6 general election seems tedious, it’s because the audit process is tedious. And exacting.

Aalto Scientific supports Heart & Soul Gala

The Heart and Soul Gala committee is proud to announce that Aalto Scientific, Ltd. has signed up as a Guardian Sponsor of the 2023 gala benefitting St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. “We have made health care our life’s work at Aalto Scientific, Ltd., so the decision to support St.

‘Green waste’ not going to waste in Putnam County

The large piles of wood debris seen along the widening of U.S. 441 north of Eatonton could soon be heading to a new business here instead of a landfill.

Early voting to begin Monday

According to a court decision last Friday, Georgia counties may offer an extra day for early voting for the runoff race between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.

Deadlines announced for Dec. 6 runoff election

All three methods of voting will be available for the Dec. 6 run-off election between incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker. However, the windows for using the early or absentee methods will be quite short.

Putnam Past

ONE YEAR AGO, NOV. 18, 2021 At Monday’s Putnam County Charter School System Board of Education meeting Monday, School Superintendent Eric Arena received a new three-year contract by a 4-0 vote of the board. Board Chairman Dr.

Pollinator Protectors

The people at Butterflies and Blooms in the Briar Patch are honoring military veterans with a new display on the Pollinator Portal, visible from North Jefferson Street.

BOE discusses ideas for new elementary school

At its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 14, the Putnam County Board of Education discussed desires for the new elementary school it plans to build soon.

Gatewood hosts pre-Vets Day brunch

Gatewood Schools hosted a special pre-Veterans Day Brunch Nov. 10, with vets from several eras showing up to enjoy a musical show by Gatewood students and breakfast hospitality that included Chick-fil-A biscuits, cut-fruit plates and coffee.

Wall of Honor ceremony delayed, not dampened

A wet weather forecast for Nov. 11 pushed back a scheduled VFW-led Veterans Day program at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park to Monday under cool, but bright, clear skies.