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State Gang Prosecution Unit expanding into Macon

Dave Williams
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The statewide Gang Prosecution Unit Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr created in 2022 is about to expand its operations.Starting Monday, a newly hired prosecutor and a new investigator will oversee the unit's regional efforts in Macon-Bibb County.
Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Boulevard are currently being repaved by Pittman Construction Company. (LYNN HOBBS/Staff)

Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Boulevard are currently being repaved by Pittman Construction Company. (LYNN HOBBS/Staff)

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Improving and maintaining county roads

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Drivers who frequent two specific roads on the northeast side of Putnam County will soon find those roads easier to travel. Scott Road and Sammons Industrial Boulevard are currently being repaved by Pittman Construction Company.
A sinkhole under the Putnam County Primary School car line requires repair. (CONTRIBUTED)

A sinkhole under the Putnam County Primary School car line requires repair. (CONTRIBUTED)

Sinkhole under PCPS car line requires repair

Bailey McCully
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education (PCBOE) met briefly on Tuesday to hear updates on the Putnam County Primary School and approve wetland mitigation for the new elementary school.It was reported last week that Putnam County Primary School (PCPS) had a sinkhole developing beneath its car line road.
On Aug. 17, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will showcase the history and architecture of Eatonton. (CONTRIBUTED)

On Aug. 17, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will showcase the history and architecture of Eatonton. (CONTRIBUTED)

Georgia Trust Expedition coming to Eatonton

News Staff
Thursday, June 27, 2024
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will showcase the history and architecture of Eatonton through one of its Georgia Trust Expeditions on Aug.
Local land and business developer Josh Sprayberry talks at a recent Eatonton-Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) partnership meeting. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Local land and business developer Josh Sprayberry talks at a recent Eatonton-Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) partnership meeting. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Len Resort development comes closer to reality

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Local land and business developer Josh Sprayberry updated the Eatonton-Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) partnership on June 19 on the progress of building Len Resort, a new community and hotel planned for Lake Oconee in Putnam County.
Heather Harris was recently named the new advertising manager at Smith Communications. (CONTRIBUTED)

Heather Harris was recently named the new advertising manager at Smith Communications. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Harris named SCI advertising manager

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Smith Communications Inc. proudly announces Heather Harris as its new advertising manager.CEO and Publisher A. Mark Smith named Harris to the position on June 17, saying she will oversee revenue production for all of Smith Communications’ publications and projects.
Putnam General Hospital received one of 13 state rural hospital grants. (FILE PHOTO)

Putnam General Hospital received one of 13 state rural hospital grants. (FILE PHOTO)

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PGH receives one of 13 state rural hospital grants

Dave Williams
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Thirteen hospitals in rural Georgia will receive $6 million in grants through a state program that will give them a choice of how to use the money.
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