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Christopher A. Hill

Christopher A. Hill

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Eatonton man gets 50 years for drug distribution, fleeing

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
An Eatonton man who fled authorities in a dangerous 14-mile car chase and rammed his car into a deputy’s vehicle pled guilty in court last week and was sentenced to a total of 50 years for the myriad of charges he faced.
Lisa Angela Gennamore

Lisa Angela Gennamore

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Putnam County Jail Report (2/22/24)

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
TUESDAY, FEB. 13 Lisa Angela Gennamore, 50, homeless – criminal trespass Quatarious Requez Denham, 27, of Eatonton – sentenced from court Kervin Joel Alicea-Lopez, 23, of Greensboro – sentenced from court Michael Jerome Jordan, 51, of Eatonton – sentenced from court WEDNESDAY, FEB.
Kayakers navigate South Chickamauga Creek near Ringgold, but a new Georgia law would not guarantee the right for boaters to float down small streams like this. CONTRIBUTED

Kayakers navigate South Chickamauga Creek near Ringgold, but a new Georgia law would not guarantee the right for boaters to float down small streams like this. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia House committee bill threatens ‘right to float’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A bill currently in play in the legislature seeks to clarify boating, fishing, and hunting rights on the state’s large navigable streams like the Altamaha and Savannah but leaves hundreds of miles of smaller streams that are popular boating destinations at risk of being closed to the public.
After being placed in order of finishing by the judge, young cattle handlers await her personalized comments, critiques, and suggestions at Putnam County High School’s 17th annual Briar Patch Classic Dairy Heifer Show.

After being placed in order of finishing by the judge, young cattle handlers await her personalized comments, critiques, and suggestions at Putnam County High School’s 17th annual Briar Patch Classic Dairy Heifer Show.

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Moooo-ving experience at Putnam High

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
One by one they enter the ring, led by students as young as eight years old to seniors in high school, these docile bovines have been shampooed, groomed, and even taught to stand still with their hooves and legs set just so to best impress the discerning eye of a veteran judge of prime dairy...
“Jello” Williams

“Jello” Williams

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Foot chase yields a ‘threefer’ for authorities

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Jumping into shoulder-deep water on a winter day didn’t help a wanted man from escaping Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies, and neither did it help two other men who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, Sheriff Howard Sills said.
David C. Driskell delivers his acceptance speech after receiving the Lifetime Legacy Award from Skowhegan. CONTRIBUTED

David C. Driskell delivers his acceptance speech after receiving the Lifetime Legacy Award from Skowhegan. CONTRIBUTED

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David C. Driskell, an Eatonton art legend

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and activist Alice Walker and the late Tuskegee Airman Hiram E. Little are both prominent Black Eatonton natives recognized with pride in the local community.
Greensboro native Melanie Miller, 54, has announced her candidacy for the state of Georgia House of Representatives, District 124.

Greensboro native Melanie Miller, 54, has announced her candidacy for the state of Georgia House of Representatives, District 124.

Miller announces candidacy for Georgia House District 124

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Melanie Miller, 54, has announced her candidacy for the state of Georgia House of Representatives, District 124. Miller is a lifelong Georgia resident who currently lives in Greene County at White Plains. “I am always trying to find a way to resolve conflict and help people,” Miller stated.
Sara Tomson-Hooper and Myrna Taylor pose under the floral frame with performers from Gravity Entertainment.

Sara Tomson-Hooper and Myrna Taylor pose under the floral frame with performers from Gravity Entertainment.

ArtiGras carnival lights up Eatonton

Emme Clause
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Spirits were high on Feb. 9 as the 4th annual ArtiGras Carnival celebration dazzled downtown Eatonton.
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