Putnam man arrested on charges of child exploitation

A Putnam County man was arrested on multiple counts of child exploitation and he was a repeat offender, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.

Commissioners deny rezoning for boat storage plan

Facing one coordinated crowd of homeowners who had done their homework in opposition to a rezoning request and another who had taken grass-cutting and minor repairs into their own hands at a local park, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners had a full agenda to address at last week’s regularly...

Willis arrested for theft of services

Jim Willis, well known in the community as a businessman and for his leadership in the local VFW and Veterans Wall of Honor Park, was arrested Friday evening, according to jail records. The 72-year-old Alto Road resident was charged with one count of theft of services.

Man arrested for allegedly beating two women

An Eatonton man who previously was incarcerated for beating his mother was arrested Sunday for allegedly beating two other women, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. David Douglas Hieber, 35, of West Marion Street, Eatonton, was arrested around 2 p.m. Sept.

Making gas from manure

A revolutionary environmental project in Putnam County moved a step closer to reality Monday night when the Eatonton City Council approved an agreement with a company planning to convert methane gas from dairy cow manure to commercial natural gas.

EPWSA handles issues related to lease, sewer connection leak

A handful here; a handful there. Manageable, but without some care, they could pretty soon leave a mess on their hands. The first handful for the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority started about an hour before its 4:30 p.m. monthly board meeting last Thursday.

Board of Education approves expenditures

The Putnam County Board of Education met Sept. 19, with Ryan Bradford opening the public comments with a reminder to the board of his speech in August’s meeting. Bradford, the husband of an elementary school teacher, came forth to discuss the safety of the school system.

Tackle Tailgate Menus with Fast, Flavorful Foods

FAMILY FEATURES While they may not strap on helmets and head to the field for kickoff, football fans often feel like they’re as much a part of the game as the players themselves.

A Fast, Flavorful Solution to Simplify Family Meals

FAMILY FEATURES While the first step to a successful family meal is finding a recipe everyone loves, a second important piece to the puzzle is creating a dish that leaves enough time for special moments together at the table.