Sign of the Times

Members of Greene County Boy Scout Troop 30 were on hand for a day of remembrance Sept. 11, at Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849 (1116 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton).

Putnam County Jail Report

TUESDAY, SEPT. 6 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 Augustus Antonio Curry Jr.

Healing power of ‘four-legged angels’ seen in Lake Country

For 10 years, K-9 Angels has been visiting schools, hospitals, and assisted living/nursing home facilities to give unconditional love and support to all ages and demographics.

BUSINESS UPDATE

Lake Oconee boasts a thriving, active community. From world renowned golf courses to its miles of stunning waterfronts, there’s an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the best of central Georgia. But joint aches and pains can keep some from fully loving the lake life.

Sweet Seasonal Treats for { Fall }

Crisp fall days call for flavorful desserts that warm you from the inside out. There’s no better way to capture the flavor of fall than with dishes that celebrate traditional seasonal favorites like cinnamon, spice and tart, juicy apples.

Easy Apple Pie Bars

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Servings: 20 Nonstick cooking spray 7 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 frozen pie crusts, defrosted 1 egg white 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2...

Elderly residents scammed of $100,000

In the last 30 days, three different people in Putnam County have lost more than $100,000 total through phone scams, according to authorities.

Board of Elections remains rudderless

The Putnam County Board of Elections and Registration has “full boats” of poll workers for the Nov. 7 general election—but apparently will not name a full-time elections supervisor until the election is over and done with.

Abrams stumps in Eatonton

“Brian Kemp is too mean and too cheap to expand Medicaid in the state of Georgia.” That was the first of several well-rehearsed zingers tossed out by Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams to an enthusiastic gathering of supporters Sept. 7, at City Center Stage in Eatonton.

PUTNAM PETE

Glad to get back home but enjoyed the cool days and warm fires at night at Stork Lake, Canada. Caught a zillion walleyes, many huge Northern Pike and a 36 inch Musky. A record for me. My traveling and fishing buddy, Alan, came in a distant second but won the smallest fish caught prize.