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Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Dianne Hattaway (l-r) and Carol Robeson, the owners of Forsyth Antique and More, say the store is the largest antiques store in Middle Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

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Forsyth Antiques and More celebrates anniversary

Alaina Clarke
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Forsyth Antiques and More, an antique store in Forsyth, is approaching its first anniversary. The business is located at 816 Highway 41 South in Forsyth, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To reach staff, call 478-550-3001.
Farewell to Vince Dooley

Farewell to Vince Dooley

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Farewell to Vince Dooley

Loran Smith
Thursday, November 3, 2022
When the news came last Friday, on the eve of the Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville, that Vincent Joseph Dooley had passed away, I can’t say that I was prepared for it.
When jury duty calls

When jury duty calls

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When jury duty calls

Ronda Rich
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Dixie Divas Nowhere are the common threads that make up America’s fabric showcased more than in the courthouse in the midst of a vast jury pool.

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Hunter dies after fall from tree stand

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 3, 2022
A Stockbridge man was killed Saturday morning, apparently from falling from his tree stand while deer hunting, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said. Glenn Lamar Coker, 45, was hunting off Hickory Lane in northeast Putnam County.
Jim Willis speaks at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor during the 2021 Veterans Day celebration. FILE PHOTO

Jim Willis speaks at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor during the 2021 Veterans Day celebration. FILE PHOTO

Local businessman jailed for racketeering

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 3, 2022
A prominent Eatonton businessman and veterans advocate was arrested last week on various racketeering and fraud charges, with theft amounts totaling more than $48,000, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Board President Bucky Kahl and Jennifer Ishee, a member of the Habitat Family Selection Committee, present a ceremonial key Nov. 1, to new homeowners Alfredo and his wife, Gloria. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Habitat for Humanity Board President Bucky Kahl and Jennifer Ishee, a member of the Habitat Family Selection Committee, present a ceremonial key Nov. 1, to new homeowners Alfredo and his wife, Gloria. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Habitat for Humanity makes another dream come true

Katherine Mahlberg
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity officials and guests gathered Nov. 1, on Eatonton’s Whippowill Drive to hand over the keys to its latest new home build this year. The nonprofit organization focuses on providing affordable housing for families to build economic stability and self-reliance.
Eatonton Police Dispatcher Emily Frazier passed her 40-hour class at GPSTC to become a communication specialist. She thanks Miss Thomas and Mrs. Tammi for working by her side. “I am very proud of her accomplishment,” said Police Chief Howell Cardwell. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Eatonton Police Dispatcher Emily Frazier passed her 40-hour class at GPSTC to become a communication specialist. She thanks Miss Thomas and Mrs. Tammi for working by her side. “I am very proud of her accomplishment,” said Police Chief Howell Cardwell. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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New communication specialist

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Freddie Gene Dutton III

Freddie Gene Dutton III

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Putnam County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
MONDAY, OCT. 17 Freddie Gene Dutton III, 17, of Eatonton – VGCSA possession of schedule I drug, THC oil Austin Cory Scandland, 24, of Rutledge – simple battery TUESDAY, OCT. 18 Antonio Walter Ingram Jr., 25, of Eatonton – battery (family violence) WEDNESDAY, OCT.
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