PUTNAM COUNTY JAIL REPORT

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Michael Linzie Walker, 32, of Eatonton – probation violation (when probation terms are altered) Shanna Renae Neugebauer, 41, of Eatonton – theft by shoplifting (misdemeanor); crossing guard lines with or to deliver to inmate drugs, gun or dangerous weapons; possession of...

New law set to bring delivery robots to Georgia

ATLANTA - Georgia is about to embark on a new form of transportation technology that fits the needs of the era of e-commerce.

Money for local water and sewer work delayed by state

Faced with a likely scramble for qualified contractors, plus a December 2024 spending deadline, the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority board was chomping at the bit last week to seek bids for $6.

Family-based business celebrates 25th anniversary

One word that resonated throughout a recent conversation with Deer Run Florist owner Kim Hodges Hersh was “family.

Welcoming Joint Regeneration of Lake Oconee to Harmony Crossing

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.

BREAKING NEWS: Dubose commits suicide on death row

Ricky Dubose, who was sentenced to death earlier this month in Putnam County Superior Court, hanged himself today on death row.  "I confirmed it with DOC (Georgia Department of Corrections) personnel that he committed suicide," Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said Sunday evening.

Roe v. Wade overturned: What does that mean for Georgia?

ATLANTA - The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion Friday, heralding a new era for dealing with a controversial issue that has split the nation for decades.