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Vaughan joins Ansley Christie's International

Vaughan joins Ansley Christie's International

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Vaughan joins Ansley Christie's International

Jennifer Vaughan
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Atlanta-based Ansley Real Estate is pleased to welcome real estate agent Jennifer Vaughan to its practice. Ansley Real Estate has an impressive network of more than 300 agents and eight offices in Georgia, including its newest location in Athens.
A fish tale: stories and memories

A fish tale: stories and memories

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A fish tale: stories and memories

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
This past weekend I had the opportunity to work a Christian men’s retreat that was held over here on the lake. Like most things I’m involved with, this means I helped cook. Seriously that seems like all I do. Cook. However, that’s not the important part.
Current Dawgs could repeat

Current Dawgs could repeat

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Current Dawgs could repeat

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
A football team today is made up of divergent personalities and interests. Kids who can compete at the highest level emerge from different backgrounds. They are black, they are white.

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Bulldogs focus on improvement for bye week

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Georgia has been a model of consistency under head coach Kirby Smart since he arrived on campus almost seven years ago. Still, even as the Bulldogs are ranked No. 1 nationally and remain undefeated after seven games this season, he knows his squad can improve.
First responder and community service vehicles lined up behind the Putnam County Primary School before the parade.

First responder and community service vehicles lined up behind the Putnam County Primary School before the parade.

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PCPS holds community helper parade

Story And Photos By Lena Hensley
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The flashing of lights and blare of sirens interrupted a usually quiet morning routine at Putnam County Primary School (PCPS) Oct. 6, as first responders and community service personnel slowly drove their vehicles past students and teachers in full gear.
Lake Oconee Academy’s (LOA’s) high school theatre troupe presents Mockingbird, a one-act play. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy’s (LOA’s) high school theatre troupe presents Mockingbird, a one-act play. CONTRIBUTED

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LOA presents one-act play Mockingbird

News Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Lake Oconee Academy’s (LOA’s) high school theatre troupe presents Mockingbird, a one-act play adapted by Julie Jensen from the National Book Award-winning novel by Kathryn Erskine.
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Sisters arrested for cashing fake money orders

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Eatonton Police Department officer Mike Hancock responded to a call at Piggly Wiggly Oct. 13 regarding false money orders, according to police reports. Shanita Denham had cashed two money orders for $1,000 each; and her sister, Dametric Dennis, had cashed one for $1,000.
Putnam County Superior Court Clerk Trevor Addison (standing, second from right) welcomed Head Start students into the courthouse earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Superior Court Clerk Trevor Addison (standing, second from right) welcomed Head Start students into the courthouse earlier this month. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Putnam courts teach students legal process

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The verdict is in, “The Color Blue” is the best color in the world, according to two Head Start classes that visited Putnam County’s historic courthouse early this month.

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Board of Education gives safety protocol update

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Putnam County Board of Education gave a safety protocol update at its board meeting on Monday. Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin spoke about plans for possible safety protocols that may or may not be implemented.

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McIver denied bond while awaiting second trial

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
After the Supreme Court of Georgia reversed his conviction June 30, and he was released from prison Sept. 1, Claud “Tex” McIver was once again standing before a Fulton County judge on Friday, Oct. 7.
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