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New NHN director addresses EPTAH meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When Allyn Rippin stood before the Eatonton Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) committee members last Wednesday morning, she shared both her personal story and the community's mission.
Federal authorities have assumed control of the scene of last week’s plane crash, according to a social media post by Baldwin County Fire Rescue. BCFR/Facebook

Federal authorities have assumed control of the scene of last week’s plane crash, according to a social media post by Baldwin County Fire Rescue. BCFR/Facebook

Pilot, dog killed in plane crash off Georgia SR 212

Staff Reports
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Baldwin County Fire Rescue, Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency, and Atrium EMS responded to a Cessna 310 plane crash at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 off of Nelson Road in Milledgeville.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Georgia ports' economic impact on the rise

Dave Williams
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Trade through Georgia’s ports supported 650,965 full-and part-time jobs across the state during the last fiscal year, the Georgia Ports Authority reported Tuesday.The number of statewide jobs grew by 41,770 in fiscal 2024, up 7% from the previous fiscal year.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills’ facial expression doesn’t hide his feelings on this holstered BB gun pistol and altered law enforcement badge used in several crimes in and around Putnam County. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills’ facial expression doesn’t hide his feelings on this holstered BB gun pistol and altered law enforcement badge used in several crimes in and around Putnam County. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Two arrested in investigation of burglaries, thefts, counterfeits

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A four-month rash of burglaries, mail thefts, identity fraud, and shoplifting reportedly came to an end last week with the arrest of two men in Putnam County. And although many arrests are made without incident, these two were anything but, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

BOC approves Twin Bridges cell tower

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
During its Aug. 19 meeting, the Putnam County Commission heard of plans to construct a 255-foot cell tower to improve cellular service and broadband access for rural residents near the west end of Lake Sinclair.
This rendering shows part of the sprawling campus Rivian intends to build at Stanton Springs North along the Morgan-Newton county line. FILE PHOTO

This rendering shows part of the sprawling campus Rivian intends to build at Stanton Springs North along the Morgan-Newton county line. FILE PHOTO

Rivian plans celebrations; opponents face state in court

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Rivian Automotive is preparing to host two celebratory events for the planned construction of a 2,000-acre manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs North, spanning Rutledge and Social Circle. Rivian intends to host a community event on Sept.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Man falls off lawn mower into lake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
An investigation is underway to determine how a 70-year-old man died in Lake Sinclair on Saturday, authorities say.The man, Norman Harrell, apparently was mowing grass on Daylight Drive, according to Putnam County Coroner Hollis Harrison.
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Housing shortage hinders Georgia’s growth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Georgia is adding people faster than it’s adding places for them to live.A recent study by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, titled Short Supply: How Many More Homes Does Georgia Need?
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Tubing accident sends 7-year-old to hospital

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
A seven-year-old girl was injured in a tubing accident on Lake Oconee on Saturday. She was riding on the inflatable raft with an eight-year-old girl at the time, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.Shortly before 5 p.m.
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