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A more modern design of a kitchen is on display as you enter the doors of Cabinet Resources.

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Cabinet Resources open for local home renovations

Alaina Clarke

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Cabinet Resources, a local home renovation business, is open on Gray Highway to help Jones County people make their home improvement needs and wants come true. The business is located at 3109 Gray Highway in Gray, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Store employee arrested for theft

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

An Eatonton Dollar General employee was arrested last week for stealing money from the store. Julie Michelle English, 48, of Milledgeville, was charged July 11 with theft by taking, according to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell.

New arguments made in Georgia abortion law case

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New arguments made in Georgia abortion law case

Rebecca Grapevine

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

ATLANTA – Both sides in Georgia’s abortion fight have laid out new legal arguments in the wake of last month’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized the procedure.

Tracy Lynn Lowery

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PUTNAM COUNTY JAIL REPORT

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Tracy Lynn Lowery, 54, of Milledgeville – identity fraud, family violence Kendra Lennette Dial, 51, of Dacula – probation violation (reckless driving, failure to maintain lane) Nyiesa Eboni Shannique Goodman, 26, of Eatonton – bench warrant (terroristic threats, aggravated...

Mayor John Reid (right), presents a framed print of Eatonton City Hall to Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock. CONTRIBUTED

Federal funds arrive for Eatonton City Center Stage

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Southwest Outreach representative Sheknita Davis visited Eatonton July 7, to deliver $250,000 in federal funding for renovations to downtown’s City Center Stage.

New safety measures prepared for upcoming school year

Bailey Ballard

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

During the work session and board meeting over the last two weeks, the Putnam County Board of Education passed the new code of conduct for the school system, were introduced to new safety measures for schools, and approved new legislative board policies from the state.

Pictured, from left, are library manager LaChelle Jordon, ARLS Executive Director Stacy Brown, Trustees Patricia Hurt, Gail Farmer, Lynn Hobbs and Stanley Lines. Missing: ARLS Board Chair Mike Mize and Trustee Georgette Craig. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Library of the Year celebrated at Putnam Library

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The Eatonton-Putnam County Library hosted a celebration July 16, in recognition of the Azalea Regional Library System (ARLS) being named 2021 Library of the Year by the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).

Sign of the Times

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Dusk falls over a long Putnam 12U recreation baseball game played in Madison. 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

A southern dream come true

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A southern dream come true

Ronda Rich

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Who knows how we find some of life’s most meaningful treasures but somehow, we find them and they becomes delights. Last summer, Tink was away, working on a TV series.

Putnam Past

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Putnam Past

News Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

ONE YEAR AGO, JULY 22, 2021 With the 2021-22 school year set to begin Aug. 6, mark the Putnam County Charter School System as one in Georgia that will not require – but strongly recommends – face coverings for all students and staff.

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