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Jimmy Davis Park sits in disrepair as the county and city negotiate who will take responsibility for maintaining and possibly improving the facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Jimmy Davis Park sits in disrepair as the county and city negotiate who will take responsibility for maintaining and possibly improving the facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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City council passes resolution on Jimmy Davis Park

Mark Engel
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Eatonton City Council Monday night took action on the future of Jimmy Davis Park. Following a closed executive session on “property acquisition,” the body voted unanimously to allow Mayor John Reid to sign a resolution relating to the rundown recreation facility in southeast Eatonton.
Discussing the entrances and exits of school rooms as they examine the high school’s floor plan are, from left, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, Eatonton police Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman and officer/certified instructor Nathan Mason, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Discussing the entrances and exits of school rooms as they examine the high school’s floor plan are, from left, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, Eatonton police Sgt. Harold “Buddy” Bowman and officer/certified instructor Nathan Mason, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Preparing for the worst: Law enforcement preparing for active shooter situation at Putnam schools

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With Putnam County students returning to school in about two weeks, local law enforcement officers underwent training Monday to learn more about school shootings, the type of person who might be a school shooter and to tour each of the county’s public schools and discuss their operational response.

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PUTNAM PETE

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Glad to see the 24/7 street light is off during the day at Love Walton Bridge over Rooty Creek in Eatonton. Frogs’ lives are back in sync. Now it’s on 24/7 at the post office. Maybe they switched the bulbs? Zeke brought over a sack full of tomatoes off his Lowes bought plant.

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Make Healthy Easy with Grapes

Family Features
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
If you’re like many Americans who put a priority on wellbeing, choosing simple yet healthy snacks and ingredients is an easy first step.
Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflower Crust

Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflower Crust

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Crunchy Salad Pizza on Cauliflower Crust

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Servings: 4 1 frozen cauliflower pizza crust (11 ounces) 1 tablespoon, plus 4 teaspoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 medium carrots, peeled and trimmed 1 medium fennel bulb, quartered and trimmed 1 medium yellow bell pepper,...
Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens

Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens

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Roasted Salmon and Grapes with Pistachios Over Fresh Greens

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 7-8 minutes Servings: 4 4 wild sockeye or coho salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup green California grapes 1/4 cup shelled,...
Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula

Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula

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Warm-Spiced Chickpeas and Couscous with Grapes and Arugula

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup Israeli pearl couscous 3/4 teaspoon ground...

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Grapes and Your Skin

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
While naturally hydrating and delivering beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols, grapes also offer more: they may help support healthy skin even when exposed to UV light.
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