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The Johnson family are lucky to be alive after escaping their home after a tree fell through the roof. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

The Johnson family are lucky to be alive after escaping their home after a tree fell through the roof. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)

Home cleaved and crushed, Putnam family escapes alive

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 18, 2024
At 1:20 a.m. last Thursday, the Johnson family of Hickory Point Drive in northeast Putnam County lived through a nightmare that many others have no doubt considered but prayed never to experience.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Eatonton man crashes, iPhone alerts 911

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 18, 2024
An Eatonton man was found unresponsive in his vehicle in Milledgeville last week and authorities believe he died from some sort of medical episode, according to Milledgeville Police Department reports.Willie L.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. (Image via Google)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. (Image via Google)

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April is Autism Acceptance Month

Bailey McCully
Thursday, April 18, 2024
April is Autism Acceptance Month, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), promotes autism acceptance, celebrates neurodiversity and individual differences, and should be used to teach about inclusivity.
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City approves handrails, generators and juror parking

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 2 and discussed several safety and infrastructure issues, including the installation of handrails on steps leading to The Plaza and the execution of a sub-recipient agreement for installing generators at the city’s fire and police...
A total eclipse of the Sun occurred on Monday, punctuated by the “diamond ring” effect that occurs just as totality is entered and again as it ends. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A total eclipse of the Sun occurred on Monday, punctuated by the “diamond ring” effect that occurs just as totality is entered and again as it ends. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Totality awesome!

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
It’s hard not to cheer, chant, or perhaps even choke back a few tears upon witnessing Ol’ Man Sol temporarily disappear behind the passing moon while we here on Earth are temporarily plunged into daytime darkness. It really is that moving for many observers.The eclipse phenomenon is simply(!
Sixteen ounces of lab-converted crystalline methamphetamine, with a street value of around $22,700, was seized by local authorities last week. COURTESY OF PCSO

Sixteen ounces of lab-converted crystalline methamphetamine, with a street value of around $22,700, was seized by local authorities last week. COURTESY OF PCSO

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Pound of meth pulled from Eatonton’s streets

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Once again, the Eatonton Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office combined forces to get drugs off the streets of Eatonton and Putnam County. This time, it was more than a pound of methamphetamine.
The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday.

The Old School History Museum (OSHM) Sports Wall of Fame was unveiled Sunday.

Old School History Museum Wall of Fame

Emme Clause
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Last week’s Sunday at the Museum was more grand than usual at The Plaza Arts Center. Eleven local sports greats were honored on April 7 at the unveiling of the Sports Wall of Fame. These men were recognized for excellence in their fields and most importantly have important ties to Putnam County.
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Citizens lose thousands of dollars to scams

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Local residents have lost thousands of dollars due to scams recently, and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says he is frustrated that it’s happening so often.“It’s why we don’t have bank robberies anymore,” Sills opined.
A shot of the giant where he sat for 26 years with his legs a short distance away. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY JOEL BAKER

A shot of the giant where he sat for 26 years with his legs a short distance away. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY JOEL BAKER

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12-year-long search for Macon giant ends

Bailey McCully
Thursday, April 4, 2024
American Giant hunter Joel Baker made a dream discovery in the woods of Jones County near Milledgeville. Located near its original home, a 20-foot former Phillips 66 cowboy was found and rescued for restoration on March 14.
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