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Eatonton Police Department new dispatcher Tammi Towles. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Eatonton Police Department new dispatcher Tammi Towles. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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New communications specialists join EPD

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Eatonton Police Department now has two new women on its force after both received their communications officer certification June 10.

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Weekend rattled by storm, earthquake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
A thunderstorm Friday, June 17 left many people in the area without electricity, and an earthquake in the early morning, Saturday, June 18, had them shaking.
No longer wearing a dress shirt and tie as he did throughout the trial, Ricky Dubose, far right, is shackled and in prison garb as he is escorted out of Putnam County Courthouse to be taken to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Special Management Unit in Jackson. He is led by Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills as well as Sgt. Bob Rogers and Deputy Chris Donovan. COURT POOL COVERAGE

No longer wearing a dress shirt and tie as he did throughout the trial, Ricky Dubose, far right, is shackled and in prison garb as he is escorted out of Putnam County Courthouse to be taken to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Special Management Unit in Jackson. He is led by Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills as well as Sgt. Bob Rogers and Deputy Chris Donovan. COURT POOL COVERAGE

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Ricky Dubose youngest person on death row

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Now convicted of double murder and given the penalty of death, Ricky Allen “Juvie” Dubose seems to have become the youngest person currently on death row in Georgia. Dubose was awarded the capital punishment Thursday, June 16, in Putnam County Superior Court.
Bernicia Harris (left) and Alexis Evans race under Jakacha Nelson’s (far left) guidance. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Bernicia Harris (left) and Alexis Evans race under Jakacha Nelson’s (far left) guidance. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Summer Inspiration Program teaches running skills

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Summer Inspiration Program of the Putnam County Charter School System provides local children with a wide range of options, including arts and science, reading, cooking, and now, Running Your Personal Best.
Damion Santique Brown

Damion Santique Brown

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Dog left outside dies in heat; owner arrested

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Last week’s high temperatures claimed the life of a pet dog and led to the owner’s arrest, according to authorities. Eatonton Police Department officer Dennis Tippens responded to a call on the 100 block of Custer Avenue regarding a dead dog.
Mike Collins (R)

Mike Collins (R)

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Collins defeats Trump-backed Jones

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
And then there were two. The race to fill the seat vacated by U.S. Rep. Jody Hice – who ran an unsuccessful bid against Brad Raffensberger for the GOP nomination for Secretary of State – opened with 13 candidates. In the eight-way race for the Republican nomination for U.S.

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PUTNAM PETE

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
It was a solemn and quiet ceremony as Budweiser and I gave final rites to my 2022 garden. I kinda knew it was doomed when I plowed up a ton of rocks in the beginning. Record heat, no rain and deer did in the fated plot. No silver corn, fried okra or yellow squash fresh from the garden.
Storm damage near Crooked Creek on Lake Sinclair. Joe Gregg/Facebook

Storm damage near Crooked Creek on Lake Sinclair. Joe Gregg/Facebook

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Storm knocks out power; earthquake recorded

Lynn Hobbs
Saturday, June 18, 2022
A thunderstorm last night (Friday, June 17) left many people in the area without electricity, and an earthquake this morning (Saturday, June 18) had them shaking.  Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, who also serves as the county's EMA director, said the earthquake's epicenter was near Metter.
Ricky Dubose listens to closing arguments in his trial. | COURT POOL COVERAGE

Ricky Dubose listens to closing arguments in his trial. | COURT POOL COVERAGE

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Dubose sentenced to death for 2017 murders

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
After deliberating for nearly three hours, the jury sentenced Ricky Allen Dubose to a double death sentence – one for each victim – Thursday in Putnam County Superior Court. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Alison T. Burleson will set the date of execution.
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