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On Monday, Feb. 12, playset option one was revealed via Putnam County’s Facebook page as the top vote-getter at the meeting. Installation at Jimmy Davis Park is expected to begin within weeks. CONTRIBUTED

On Monday, Feb. 12, playset option one was revealed via Putnam County’s Facebook page as the top vote-getter at the meeting. Installation at Jimmy Davis Park is expected to begin within weeks. CONTRIBUTED

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JDP playground option chosen at meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Three playset options were presented Feb. 9 in a special county council meeting for Eatonton-Putnam County residents to consider for installation at the recently refurbished Jimmy Davis Park (JDP), near downtown Eatonton.
Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Rural landowners continue to work to preserve the agricultural lifestyle in the area of the new Rivian EV manufacturing plant along I-20 on the Morgan-Walton county line. The dirt in the background stands in contrast to farms located in the area. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Appeal being filed to challenge Rivian decision

Josh Lurie
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Following a Jan. 2 ruling by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen A. Bradley that dismissed a lawsuit that could have halted development for an electric vehicle manufacturing plant for Rivian, the plaintiffs have appealed.
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State House budget writers OK $37.5B midyear spending plan

Dave Williams
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Georgia House Appropriations Committee approved Gov. Brian Kemp's $37.5 billion fiscal 2024 midyear budget Tuesday. With the state sitting on an unprecedented $16 billion surplus, lawmakers signed off on a $5 billion spending increase, 15.
Near the start of the Feb. 2 Putnam County Commission meeting, former Eatonton city attorney Barry Fleming (4th from left) was recognized for being appointed Jan. 10 as a Columbia County Superior Court Judge. Fleming was presented with a certificate and will soon receive a custom-made gavel from (l-r) Putnam County Commission Chair Bill Sharp and Commissioners Gary McElhenney, Steve Hersey, Jeff Wooten, and Daniel Brown. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Near the start of the Feb. 2 Putnam County Commission meeting, former Eatonton city attorney Barry Fleming (4th from left) was recognized for being appointed Jan. 10 as a Columbia County Superior Court Judge. Fleming was presented with a certificate and will soon receive a custom-made gavel from (l-r) Putnam County Commission Chair Bill Sharp and Commissioners Gary McElhenney, Steve Hersey, Jeff Wooten, and Daniel Brown. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Pickleball proposal pumps up BOC meeting

Kate Verity
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Feb. 2 Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting was an unusually bright gathering, as the room was filled by neon-shirted Putnam County pickleball players. Certainly, the most supported item on the Feb.
Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

Savannah Court license revocation hearings last week. Judge Charles Beaudrot (bottom left) listens to testimony via Zoom. Attorneys for Savannah Court (middle) question a witness while lawyers for the Department of Community Health (right) listen.

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Greensboro’s Savannah Court fate delayed, again

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Families of residents at Savannah Court of Lake Oconee will have to wait at least another two months to find out if the senior care facility on Willow Road in Greensboro will be closed by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).
Austin (center) leans over Board Chair Dr. Steve Weiner’s shoulder as board members sign the approved contract. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

Austin (center) leans over Board Chair Dr. Steve Weiner’s shoulder as board members sign the approved contract. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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Austin approved as next PCCSS superintendent

Bailey McCully
Thursday, February 8, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met Monday night and heard updates about special programs and approved Assistant Superintendent Derick Austin to take over after Superintendent Eric Arena’s retirement.
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Misty Grove Lane prowler suspect arrested

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 8, 2024
An arrest has been made after residents of Misty Grove Lane had been constantly wary for a month or longer. “A man was seen creeping around people’s yards in the early mornings and at night around Misty Grove Lane,” Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills described.
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Prosecutors oversight bill clears Georgia House

Dave Williams
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The Republican-controlled Georgia House of Representatives approved legislation Monday that would let a newly created oversight board for prosecutors set its own rules.
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