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Ronda Rich Dixie Divas

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Monroeville, Alabama

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
About 15 years ago, I was zipping down I-65 South, headed toward a press convention that was being held on the Alabama coast. A mile ahead, I saw an exit sign: Monroeville, Alabama.
Clouds cut the sky in half as the sun set over Lake Sinclair, near Murder Creek, earlier this month. Have you seen a sight that bugs you, captures your imagination or makes you wonder what’s going on? Tell us about it. Send email to editor@msgrnews.com or call 706-749-7232. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Clouds cut the sky in half as the sun set over Lake Sinclair, near Murder Creek, earlier this month. Have you seen a sight that bugs you, captures your imagination or makes you wonder what’s going on? Tell us about it. Send email to editor@msgrnews.com or call 706-749-7232. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Sign of the Times

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Dot2Dot Inn, located in Downtown Eatonton, is now approved to provide catering and meal services at their bed-and-breakfast. MARK ENGEL/File Photo

Dot2Dot Inn, located in Downtown Eatonton, is now approved to provide catering and meal services at their bed-and-breakfast. MARK ENGEL/File Photo

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City Council approves BnB special-events service

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 18, 2022
With a unanimous decision Aug. 15, Eatonton City Council brought a nearly three-year wait to an end for Dot2Dot Inn owners Karen and Richard Garrett.
Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

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Peters primed to ‘exceed expectations’ for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters is primed to have a breakout senior campaign. Last season, he mainly split carries with Cedrion Brundage, who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Peters still had an impressive junior year, rushing for 463 yards on 53 attempts with 10 touchdowns.

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County elections supervisor leaving

Rufus Adair
Thursday, August 18, 2022
In a testy political atmosphere where partisans have raised doubts about the reliability of free and fair elections, the Putnam County Board of Elections is looking for a new elections supervisor.
Mauriceya Davis

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Police chief: chaotic fighting, threats will not be tolerated

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Eatonton Police Department received a call about a fight happening at Lawson Homes, and when all was said and done, five people were arrested. “When the officers got there, it was a very chaotic scene, very dangerous,” Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Football is back!

Football is back!

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Football is back!

News Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Student-athletes – including Putnam County’s DJ Bland (4) – are back on the gridiron Friday night. >> LAKE COUNTYRY FOOTBALL PREVIEW INSIDE! ARELLA CASH/Staff

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‘Muddy mess’ angers neighbors

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
  Four horses, eight goats, 12 chickens, and a nine-acre hay field for three residentially zoned lots totaling 130 acres, plus several other development-related restrictions.
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