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RICH: A beautiful life’s final place of rest

Ronda Rich
Thursday, October 13, 2022
It’s been at least 20 years since I visited Winston Churchill’s grave in the tiny English village, a stone’s throw from Blenheim Palace, the ancestral seat of Churchill’s uncle, the Duke of Marlborough, where the history- making Prime Minister was born.
Christopher Demmon looks at and speaks to the victim’s family as he is escorted out of the courtroom. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Christopher Demmon looks at and speaks to the victim’s family as he is escorted out of the courtroom. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Eatonton man’s murderer sentenced to life

Lynn Hobbs Lynn@msgrnews.com
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Before their family member’s murderer was sentenced in court, the brother of the late Justin Xiong of Eatonton stood before the presiding judge and attempted to find words to explain the anguish he and his family had experienced since Justin’s grisly death.
Anna and Elsa face each other in the scene named “Love Will Thaw” as Hans (Jordan Little) is motionless on the floor after his plot to marry Anna to usurp the throne was uncovered. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Anna and Elsa face each other in the scene named “Love Will Thaw” as Hans (Jordan Little) is motionless on the floor after his plot to marry Anna to usurp the throne was uncovered. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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‘Frozen Kids’

Lena Hensley
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Students from Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) presented “Frozen Kids” Oct. 4-7, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. The PCES production was an adaptation designed for elementary schools of the famous Broadway musical.
Christopher Demmon looks at and speaks to the victim’s family as he is escorted out of the courtroom.

Christopher Demmon looks at and speaks to the victim’s family as he is escorted out of the courtroom.

Man pleads guilty in murder case involving chainsaw

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Christopher Collins Demmon entered a guilty plea Thursday morning, Oct. 6, for the June 2021 slaying of Justin Xiong.   Demmon shot Xiong to death, then used a chainsaw to dismember his body before disposing of it behind a shed. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Amanda S.
Three bin compost pile setup with rabbit hutches on top. CONTRIBUTED

Three bin compost pile setup with rabbit hutches on top. CONTRIBUTED

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Ask the Eatonton Gardenerd

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
“…my vegetable garden is all ‘no-dig.’ I spend more time making compost than growing veg!” When you fall down the gardening rabbit-hole you will undoubtedly come to the realization there is never enough compost.
Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during the Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives during the Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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It’s on to Round of 8 for fan fave Elliott

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Always the unquestionable fan favorite at NASCAR‘s famed Talladega (Ala.
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn welcomed new Habitat for Humanity homeowner Mary (left) and her daughter to their new home in Eatonton.

Former NFL star Warrick Dunn welcomed new Habitat for Humanity homeowner Mary (left) and her daughter to their new home in Eatonton.

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NFL star hosts Habitat home reveal in Eatonton

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Warrick Dunn, who retired from the NFL in 2009 after an outstanding career with Tampa Bay and Atlanta, was in Eatonton Sep. 27, for the presentation of a brand-new Habitat for Humanity (HFH) home built by Harper Custom Construction on the city’s west side. Dunn was no celebrity stand-in, though.

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Putnam Past

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
ONE YEAR AGO, OCT. 7, 2021 Parrotheads of all ages enjoyed an evening of food and dancing Sept. 25 as the original Jimmy Buffet tribute band A1A put on a show from the front steps of the Plaza Arts Center.
GCSU President Cathy Cox

GCSU President Cathy Cox

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GCSU to help close student equity gap

News Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) was named last month as one of 19 colleges and universities nationwide to participate in an equity-gap initiative to level the playing field for Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans and other low-income, underrepresented students in education.
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