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A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Conyers-based company moving to Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A Conyers-based company is relocating to Greensboro after having purchased the land several years ago.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle, flown to trauma center

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
An Eatonton man walking on U.S. Hwy. 441 Eatonton Bypass had to be flown by medical helicopter to a trauma center when he was struck by a car, authorities say. Amos Darrell Mills, 54, of Little River Trail, was walking in the middle of the highway around 9 p.m. Friday, Nov.
A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

A Speed Stack Club member shows board member Simone Jones how to stack the cups. BAILEY McCULLY/Staff

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Putnam Elementary showcases talent to BOE

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Board of Education met at Putnam County Elementary School for its work session on Nov. 6 to watch the Elementary Showcase and hear updates on tax exemptions.
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BOC explains budget amendment

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Sometimes items on a meeting agenda seem innocuous enough – until they aren’t. It happened three times at last Friday’s meeting of the Putnam County Board of Commissioners. The first involved “2023 Budget Amendment #2.
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Fugitive captured in Texas

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A man being sought by local authorities for more than two years was arrested last week in Texas. And once again, Putnam County Sheriff Sills repeated his sentiments of the state’s justice system being at fault.
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Putnam County 2023 Election Results

Rufus Adair
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Challengers made a strong showing in Eatonton’s city elections Tuesday, but except for one breakthrough, voters stuck with familiar leaders both in Eatonton and in the four-way race for the vacant District 3 seat on the county commission.
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Eatonton woman pleads guilty to theft of $575,000

Dave Williams
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A former payroll clerk for the Milledgeville Housing Authority has pleaded guilty in federal court in Macon to stealing more than $575,000 by overpaying herself. Jennifer Kay Smith, 49, of Eatonton pleaded guilty Monday to one count of federal program theft.
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Man’s death investigated

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Milledgeville man’s death Sunday morning in Eatonton is being investigated by authorities to confirm the manner of death. Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said Stephen Beadles, age 31, was found dead in his car, which was parked on the southbound side of the road on the U.S. Hwy.
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GWM hosting cookbook launch for local author

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Georgia Writers Museum has announced the book launch of local writer Tara Rocker’s new book, The book launch drop-in party will be held at the museum on Thursday, Nov. 30, from 5-7 p.m., with light hors d’oeuvres served. The author also will be available to sign purchased copies of her new book.
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