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Coal ash pond closures to take another 15 years

Coal ash pond closures to take another 15 years

Coal ash pond closures to take another 15 years

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Work to close the coal ash ponds at the retired Plant Branch on Lake Sinclair in Putnam County continues as environmental groups petition to get involved through the U.S. Court of Appeals, but the effort is expected to take another 15 years.
Bicycler struck, killed by vehicle

Bicycler struck, killed by vehicle

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Bicycler struck, killed by vehicle

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
A Milledgeville wife, mother and grandmother was hit and killed by a vehicle while she was riding her bicycle in Putnam County last week. The driver of the vehicle was arrested, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.

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Commissioners add waterline extension to contract

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The long-term potential for development in the north and west of U.S. 441 received a relatively small, but critical, boost at last week’s meeting of the Putnam County Board of Commissioners. With the beginning of widening U.S.
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Melvin Lee Bishop Sr.

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Melvin Lee Bishop Sr.

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Our beloved Mr. Melvin Lee Bishop, Sr. peacefully retired to blessed eternal rest at a Bibb County medical facility on May 21, 2022. A joyful Celebration of Life was held to honor his passing on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Ebenezer Baptist Church of Eatonton, GA.
Terry Lamarcus Kemp

Terry Lamarcus Kemp

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PUTNAM COUNTY JAIL REPORT

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
MONDAY, MAY 23 Terry Lamarcus Kemp, 41, of Gray – probation violation (possession of firearm by convicted felon, theft by receiving stolen property) Michael Lee Chambers, 37, homeless – probation violation (Upson County warrant, two counts); sex offender registration violation Cameron Malik...

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Commissioners make three zoning decisions

Rufus Adair
Friday, June 3, 2022
The problems may not be entirely settled for the participants, but the Putnam County Board of Commissioners rendered three decisions on contested rezoning requests in the past two weeks, denying two and approving one.
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Rivian on track for summer start

T. Michael Stone
Friday, June 3, 2022
According to a spokesman for the Joint Development Authority of Morgan, Newton, Jasper and Walton counties, all JDA-required preliminary due diligence has been completed for the Rivian EV plant to proceed.

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Putnam Past

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
ONE YEAR AGO, JUNE 3, 2021 Another employee of the Eatonton Police Department reportedly was placed on administrative leave with pay, reportedly in connection with the police chief’s arrest.
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A featured author book review: Crooked Truth

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Each month, Georgia Writers Museum submits a book review to the Eatonton Messenger. These books are written by our monthly featured authors who participate in our legacy “Meet the Author” series.
Bandleader and drummer Justin Varnes performs.

Bandleader and drummer Justin Varnes performs.

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Festival Hall presents second show of Jazz Legacy Project

News Staff
Friday, June 3, 2022
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier arts venue and cultural center presents the second show of the 2022 Jazz Series, The Jazz Legacy Project: John Coltrane, The Beauty of the Struggle, Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
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