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Ask the Eatonton Gardenerd

Ask the Eatonton Gardenerd

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Ask the Eatonton Gardenerd

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
“Why do we plant garlic now?” – Brooks, member of PCPS Garden Club When children start thinking about Halloween costumes with some urgency, garlic planting time has arrived. If you haven’t tried growing your own, give it a shot! It is a reliable and rewarding crop that takes minimal effort.
Robert Huckaby

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Putnam County adds brand-new firefighters

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 13, 2022
James “Jay” Barbee is not a big man. But at just 19 years old, he has taken on a big job as one of Putnam County’s newest firefighters upon graduating a few weeks ago from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth.

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Transit dominates county commission meeting

Rufus Adair
Thursday, October 13, 2022
With the budget and millage rate settled for the new fiscal year starting Oct. 1, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners spent its first monthly meeting last Friday settling back into the business of governing.

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Woman arrested for shooting dog that attacked her cat

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 13, 2022
A Putnam County woman whose cat was being attacked by a dog went to jail after she hunted down and killed the dog, according to authorities. Dawn Rochelle Walker, 53, of Plum Creek Road, Eatonton, was arrested around 8 a.m. Friday, Oct.
Denise Rolfe, author of Ghosts and Legends of Charleston, is leading paranormal investigations throughout Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Denise Rolfe, author of Ghosts and Legends of Charleston, is leading paranormal investigations throughout Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

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Ghosts in Eatonton? GWM investigates

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Are ghosts real? If you ask Ebenezer Scrooge, Hamlet, or Bill Murray’s team of Ghostbusters you’ll probably get a resounding “YES! And some are not nearly as friendly as Casper.” Some say ghosts are everywhere, and it’s confirmed: they are even here in Eatonton!
Jada McDerment (8) gets set to deliver a pitch from inside the circle.

Jada McDerment (8) gets set to deliver a pitch from inside the circle.

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SOFTBALL: Putnam secures playoff start with double wins

Arella Cash
Thursday, October 13, 2022
The Putnam County High School (PCHS) softball team hosted a double-header on October 4, against Augusta’s Josey High School with a spot in the first round of state playoffs.
Georgia freshman running back Branson Robinson (22) got his first touchdown in Sanford Stadium Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. He was also the leading rusher in the game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia freshman running back Branson Robinson (22) got his first touchdown in Sanford Stadium Saturday against the Auburn Tigers. He was also the leading rusher in the game. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Edwards, Robinson lead Dawgs to run over Auburn

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Georgia (6-0, 3-0 SEC) looked to its ground game this past Saturday against Auburn (3-2, 1-3 SEC), and a pair of unconventional characters powered its offensive attack.
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Bulldog Report: These Dawgs can hunt

Loran Smith
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Georgia’s dominating 42-10 victory over Auburn was no masterpiece, but it did serve as a reminder that these football Dawgs of Kirby Smart can hunt. These Dawgs are still growing and maturing.
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