News

Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Sgt. Will Smith’s Chevy Tahoe was hit so hard the vehicle flew over the median barrier before landing in the median. CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Driver slams into Greene County patrol units

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Two Greene County deputies and a motorist narrowly avoided serious injuries on I-20 on May 11 when a distracted driver collided with patrol units and caused a chain-reaction accident. According to Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, Deputy Ryan Hall and Sgt.
Quartez J. Madison

Quartez J. Madison

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Milledgeville man charged with speeding 124 mph

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 15, 2025
After law enforcement authorities searched for a Milledgeville man for five months, he is now in jail at the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.Quartez Jerome Madison, 31, of Pine Cone Road, Milledgeville, is facing charges including reckless driving and speeding.Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean was in Eatonton last week to discuss with local first responders how to combat local opioid abuse and addiction. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean was in Eatonton last week to discuss with local first responders how to combat local opioid abuse and addiction. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Putnam plans meetings to address local opioid abuse

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Sandra Dean, executive director of Beyond the Bell, visited Eatonton last Wednesday for a meeting with several community leaders at the new Sips coffee shop on East Marion Street.
Annie Parker

Annie Parker

Addison swears in five county board members

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Putnam County Clerk of Superior Court Trevor Addison has sworn in five individuals on April 4 and April 8 to serve on two key boards within the county.Returning members Shona Bales and Evan Reese were each sworn in to continue their service on the Putnam County Board of Assessors.
A sizable crowd grew steadily as the day wore on Saturday for the “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival at City Center Stage in downtown Eatonton. GORDON COLUMBINE/Staff

A sizable crowd grew steadily as the day wore on Saturday for the “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival at City Center Stage in downtown Eatonton. GORDON COLUMBINE/Staff

Eatonton hosts BBQ and Blues Festival

Gordon Columbine
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The 3rd annual “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival took place Saturday at downtown Eatonton’s City Center Stage, where hundreds of barbeque and music lovers shared their collective passions.
The area beneath and around the pointer is slated for commercial development, but nearby Thunder Valley residents insist it must adhere to long-established stipulations. GOOGLE EARTH

The area beneath and around the pointer is slated for commercial development, but nearby Thunder Valley residents insist it must adhere to long-established stipulations. GOOGLE EARTH

Exclusive Subscriber Content

BOC hears Thunder Valley construction concerns

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Last Friday morning, during the first of two regularly scheduled meetings this month, Putnam County commissioners heard from several residents of the Thunder Valley neighborhood concerned about commercial development in the area.Thunder Valley borders Lake Oconee on the east side of Hwy.
Jeremy Hitson, of Oxford, appears to be passed out in the back seat of an Eatonton Police Department vehicle after being rescued from a burning pickup truck. He was taken to jail. CHIEF CARDWELL/ CONTRIBUTED

Jeremy Hitson, of Oxford, appears to be passed out in the back seat of an Eatonton Police Department vehicle after being rescued from a burning pickup truck. He was taken to jail. CHIEF CARDWELL/ CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Officers ‘risk their lives’ to rescue reckless driver

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A Newton County man was rescued from his burning pickup truck by Eatonton police officers, and then handcuffed and taken to jail.Officer Kevin Malloy was standing on the sidewalk in front of the Eatonton Police Department around 9:50 p.m.
Subscribe to