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Sparks fly as a Fouts Bros. worker uses a grinder on the frame of a firetruck. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sparks fly as a Fouts Bros. worker uses a grinder on the frame of a firetruck. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Fouts Bros showcases its impact in community, economy

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Baldwin County dignitaries had the chance to meet one of the county’s newer businesses, Fouts Bros, Inc., during an open house event on Nov. 7.Fouts’ leaders hosted the “Home Day” at its corporate headquarters on Roberson Mill Road.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

More arrests made in Waffle House shooting

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Two more men have been arrested in connection with the shooting at the Waffle House in Eatonton on Monday, Oct. 28, bringing the total arrests to three, with more pending, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Jameria King

Jameria King

Baldwin high-speed chase ends in Putnam

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A high-speed chase that began in Baldwin County on Nov. 16 raced through Jones County before ending in Putnam County. Once captured, the two Baldwin women in the car told authorities different stories.
Putnam County Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes Putnam County Teacher of the Year Kenneshia Smith. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Putnam County Superintendent Derick Austin recognizes Putnam County Teacher of the Year Kenneshia Smith. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

BOE recognizes teacher of the year; reviews milestone scores

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 21, 2024
At its monthly meeting on Nov. 18, the Putnam County Board of Education recognized the District Teacher of the Year and the school nutrition director and listened to a presentation of Georgia Milestone scores.
Smoldering ashes and rubble are all that’s left of a horse barn after a fire at Manley Arena last week. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Smoldering ashes and rubble are all that’s left of a horse barn after a fire at Manley Arena last week. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Family horse barn burns to ground

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A local family lost not only their horse barn but also one of their horses to a fire last week.Owned by the Manley family, Manley Arena is well known in the equestrian world as the host of “The Oldest Barrel Race in Georgia,” according to its website.
The operating room staff and facilities at Putnam General Hospital rank among the best in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

The operating room staff and facilities at Putnam General Hospital rank among the best in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

PGH provides cutting-edge prostate surgery

Staff Reports
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Dr. Robert Cowles III has led many of the significant advances in urology at Putnam General Hospital (PGH) by applying Aquablation robotic prostate surgery and the Optilume Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) catheter treatment.
Bidding was vigorous for Atlanta Hawks tickets and a two-night golfing stay at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Bidding was vigorous for Atlanta Hawks tickets and a two-night golfing stay at Reynolds Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Habitat for Humanity hosts Building Hope Gala

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam held its inaugural Building Hope Gala Nov. 14 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. A sold-out crowd of more than 150 patrons donated generously through various auctions and monetary gifts.
Five attendees can work together to activate and change the color of the tulip poplar pod. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Five attendees can work together to activate and change the color of the tulip poplar pod. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Fernbank Museum presents annual WildWoods: AGLOW

Bailey McCully
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Fernbank Museum in Atlanta is hosting its annual WildWoods: AGLOW experience, which transforms the outside portion of the museum into an enchanted wonderland with lights, interactive displays, and the call of animals hidden in the forest.
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