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‘F1’ delivers tried-and-true movie experience

‘F1’ delivers tried-and-true movie experience

‘F1’ delivers tried-and-true movie experience

Gordon Columbine
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Any fan of car movies — auto racing movies, in particular — has already seen “F1,” the summer blockbuster that opened last Friday, even if they haven’t yet sat through its two-and-a-half-hour runtime.
Noted Georgia conservationist and world-class musician Chuck Leavell will present a unique show for the Madison-Morgan Conservancy Sept. 13 at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. CONTRIBUTED

Noted Georgia conservationist and world-class musician Chuck Leavell will present a unique show for the Madison-Morgan Conservancy Sept. 13 at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. CONTRIBUTED

Rolling Stones’ music director to play at MMCC

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Madison-Morgan Conservancy (MMC) will present “An Evening with Chuck Leavell” Sept. 13 at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) Auditorium following the Conservancy’s annual Membership Supper and inaugural Conservation/ Preservation Awards show.
Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26 to mark the beginning of construction for Lake Country Village in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 26 to mark the beginning of construction for Lake Country Village in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Ground broken for Lake Country Village development

Skyla Morris
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Georgia real estate development company Shaifer Partners hosted a groundbreaking ceremony June 26 at Lake Country Village, the mixed-use development it is building across Hwy. 44 from Harmony Crossing.
Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left, in black) and citizen Don Sadler exchange words following last Tuesday’s Putnam County Commission meeting, with County Manager Paul Van Haute (far left), citizen Karen Garrett, and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left, in black) and citizen Don Sadler exchange words following last Tuesday’s Putnam County Commission meeting, with County Manager Paul Van Haute (far left), citizen Karen Garrett, and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Reid remains at center of JDP controversy

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Just like July 4th, the fireworks intensified as the night wore on last Tuesday at the second of two routinely scheduled monthly Putnam County Commission meetings.
T.M. Brown sits in the driver seat of Fred and Kay Wallace’s bus that serves as the inspiration to the next installment in his Shiloh mystery series. CONTRIBUTED

T.M. Brown sits in the driver seat of Fred and Kay Wallace’s bus that serves as the inspiration to the next installment in his Shiloh mystery series. CONTRIBUTED

Writers museum author honored for historical fiction novel; sequel to highlight Joel Chandler Harris

Bailey Ballard
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Local author Mike Brown, also known as T. M. Brown, was recently awarded certificates for the best historical fiction novel, best fiction cover, and Spotlight on Georgia Fiction by the Georgia Independent Author Association for his novel The Last Laird of Sapelo.
Sean C. Barrett

Sean C. Barrett

Putnam County Grand Jury returns indictments

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
A Putnam County Grand Jury returned indictments on 21 people on June 16. An indictment does not mean the person is guilty. It means that the jurors, after reviewing the evidence presented by the prosecutor, believed there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.
Last Tuesday, Eatonton’s historic Putnam County Courthouse was the site of the first of three scheduled community meetings to address local opioid and other addictive drug problems. Panelists gave opinions and also listened to comments from members of the public. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Last Tuesday, Eatonton’s historic Putnam County Courthouse was the site of the first of three scheduled community meetings to address local opioid and other addictive drug problems. Panelists gave opinions and also listened to comments from members of the public. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Beyond the Bell: Leaders convene to address community opioid issues

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Several community leaders and officials turned out on June 17 at the Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton to discuss and address the county’s serious opioid use and addiction issues, and what resources are available to combat seemingly endless problems related to opioid abuse.
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Smith Communications receives GPA awards

News Staff
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Awards were presented June 20 during the Georgia Press Association (GPA) convention at Jekyll Island to celebrate outstanding achievements in community journalism.In this year’s editorial contest, 482 awards were presented in 42 categories to 74 newspapers from 2,213 total entries.
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