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Head-on collision claims father's life

Lynn Hobbs
Friday, May 17, 2024
An Eatonton man was killed in a head-on collision this afternoon, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. Terrance Butts, 45, of Eatonton, was killed in the crash that happened around 3:45 p.m. today (May 17).
Jason Tyrone Howell & Jareese Dashod Driskell

Jason Tyrone Howell & Jareese Dashod Driskell

Two nabbed after chase, hours-long manhunt

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Two men are in jail after a high-speed chase and search that lasted more than eight hours and ended under a residential trailer on May 16, authorities say. “It was one of those good days,” said Putnam County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Col. Russell Blenk.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Futuristic electric flying vehicles about to become reality in Georgia

Dave Williams
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Flying cars might seem like something out of the distant future, zipping back and forth like in 'The Jetsons,' the Hanna-Barbera Space Age animated TV series of the 1960s.But Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), as the technology is known, is about to land at a general aviation airport near you.
Seven people were fortunate to all escape injury in this crashed car early this month on Hogan Industrial Boulevard. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

Seven people were fortunate to all escape injury in this crashed car early this month on Hogan Industrial Boulevard. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

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Car crashes into tree, catches fire

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 16, 2024
A car filled with seven people crashed into a tree recently, and miraculously, no one was injured, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Grease Monkey opened its doors Dec. 15 to the local community and offers a variety of automobile services. (KATIE PAINTER/Contributed)

Grease Monkey opened its doors Dec. 15 to the local community and offers a variety of automobile services. (KATIE PAINTER/Contributed)

Grease Monkey stands apart from competition

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Grease Monkey, a locally owned automobile service, recently opened its doors at 101 Walmart Dr. in Eatonton.“We opened this location on Dec. 15 built on customer service,” said James Painter, co-owner of Grease Monkey.
Simply seeing a fox is not a cause for concern. Foxes can easily adapt to humandominated environments, so it is common for conflict to arise from sharing space with people. CONTRIBUTED

Simply seeing a fox is not a cause for concern. Foxes can easily adapt to humandominated environments, so it is common for conflict to arise from sharing space with people. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia DNR: How to avoid potential wildlife conflict situations

News Staff
Thursday, May 16, 2024
While most Georgians treasure seeing backyard wildlife like songbirds and squirrels, the sentiment might fade if you find wildlife digging through your trash can or tearing open bags of pet food on your carport.Let’s look for ways to avoid the conflict.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Dirty Dozen report highlights threats to waterways

Dave Williams
Thursday, May 16, 2024
On Thursday, the Georgia Water Coalition released its annual 'Dirty Dozen' list for 2024. The list includes specific polluted waterways across the state and policies that threaten the health of Georgia's water resources.
Buddy Eugene Davy

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Relentless work by EPD nabs Dr. Pepper burglar

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Authorities say a man wearing a mop on his head broke into a store during the night and stole cash from the cash register. Because he was successful, the man reportedly returned to the same store several days later but succeeded in stealing only a Dr. Pepper.
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