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Javon Bullard, 2021 Baldwin High School graduate and former Oak Hill Middle School student, is an inspirational speaker for the YES Program at Oak Hill Middle School. CONTRIBUTED

Javon Bullard, 2021 Baldwin High School graduate and former Oak Hill Middle School student, is an inspirational speaker for the YES Program at Oak Hill Middle School. CONTRIBUTED

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GCSU Beyond: Afterschool Achievement

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Georgia College & State University continues its deep focus into education through the unit of Afterschool Achievement.
Zanobia Brown $16,000

Zanobia Brown $16,000

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GCHS 2022 graduates awarded $120,000 by Thillen Foundation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Students attending Greene County High School have the opportunity to earn financial assistance during their four years of high school to help them get started in continuing their education, beginning a career, or military service.
Allie Scott and her sister, Brooklyn Scott run a Beggin’ for Bones tent at the Dairy Festival. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Allie Scott and her sister, Brooklyn Scott run a Beggin’ for Bones tent at the Dairy Festival. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

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Putnam dogs will be Beggin’ for Bones

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Local Putnam County Resident, Allie Scott, recently opened a home business for dog treats called Beggin’ for Bones. Scott is a Putnam High School graduate and a sophomore at Central Georgia Technical College. She is going to receive a degree for Accounting in Business.
During rebuttal testimony, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills shows Dubose’s jail cell at the Putnam jail, revealing that, in spite of the unmade bed, Dubose is neat and well organized. COURT POOL COVERAGE

During rebuttal testimony, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills shows Dubose’s jail cell at the Putnam jail, revealing that, in spite of the unmade bed, Dubose is neat and well organized. COURT POOL COVERAGE

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Dubose guilty; victims give impact statements

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Tears could be seen in the eyes and on faces of various people in Putnam County Superior Courtroom Tuesday during the second phase of the Ricky Dubose murder trial.
Mason Twortoer, left, and Logan Thomas are excited to play with their slime. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Mason Twortoer, left, and Logan Thomas are excited to play with their slime. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

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Summer Inspiration

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Although the school year is over, the educational activities at the Putnam County Charter School System did not come to an end.
The 1950 Hudson Commodore named Gwen after Sylvester Pennamon’s late mother. CONTRIBUTED

The 1950 Hudson Commodore named Gwen after Sylvester Pennamon’s late mother. CONTRIBUTED

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Local Classic Car to be featured at the Georgia Aquarium

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Karen and Sylvester (Chiko) Pennamon will be sending their award-winning classic car, a 1950 Hudson Commodore, to the Oceans and Autos Aquatic Car Show at the Georgia Aquarium. The couple bought the 1950 Hudson Commodore after discovering it in a barn.
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Dubose found guilty; jurors deliberate on death penalty

Lynn Hobbs
Monday, June 13, 2022
The death penalty trial of Ricky Dubose is now in its second phase as jurors returned with their verdict around 7 p.m. tonight (Monday, June 13). The sentencing phase begins tomorrow. The panel of jurors from Glynn County left the Putnam County Superior Courtroom around 5:15 p.m.
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