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Georgia redistricting maps on trial in federal court

Dave Williams
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A federal court began hearing legal challenges Tuesday to congressional and legislative redistricting maps the General Assembly’s Republican majorities drew two years ago based on the 2020 Census.
Randall Harman has pledged to send one of his unique “20/20 for 2024!” caps to the first hundred donors to his GoFundMe effort to return the MLB All-Star game to Atlanta. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Randall Harman has pledged to send one of his unique “20/20 for 2024!” caps to the first hundred donors to his GoFundMe effort to return the MLB All-Star game to Atlanta. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Harman hoping to find clear vision ahead of 2024

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Randall Harman freely admits to feeling confused – and more than a little worried – about the direction politics in this country has taken.
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Officer’s knowledge of vehicle driver leads to two arrests

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Thanks to living in a small town, two Eatonton men – one who, according to court records, was supposed to be in jail until 2029, and the other on probation until 2030 – are back in jail again. According to Eatonton Police Department reports: While responding to an unrelated call on Aug.
Chris Daniluk (second from left) and Clyde Harper (sixth in line) gathered with their families and friends at halftime during the Gatewood football game last Friday night, where the practice facility they built for the school was dedicated in memory of Harper’s nephew, Walt Harper. CONTRIBUTED

Chris Daniluk (second from left) and Clyde Harper (sixth in line) gathered with their families and friends at halftime during the Gatewood football game last Friday night, where the practice facility they built for the school was dedicated in memory of Harper’s nephew, Walt Harper. CONTRIBUTED

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New training facility dedicated at Gatewood

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 7, 2023
During halftime at last Friday’s home opener for the 2023 football season, Gatewood Schools in Eatonton held a brief dedication ceremony for its new Walt Harper Training Facility, built behind the control tower on the north side of the football field.
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Schools, law enforcement hold intruder drills

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Putnam County Charter School System, Eatonton Police Department, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office held active shooter drills last week in every school, and they were pleased with the “outstanding” and “extraordinary” results.
The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

The Rivian plant is estimated to create 7,500 new direct jobs with production expected to begin in 2026, according to the JDA statement.

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Rivian charges ahead after judge signs bond validation

Josh Lurie
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The judge who initially denied the validation of bonds to provide tax incentives for the Rivian electric vehicle plant has now signed an order to uphold the bonds. Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Chief Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell initially ruled against the bonds on Sept.
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District 3 BOC election deadlines yet to be set

Rufus Adair
Thursday, August 31, 2023
In the wake of Alan Foster’s recent resignation from the Putnam County Board of Commissioners, a special election can be held on Nov. 7 with “plenty of time” for candidates to qualify and run campaigns for District 3 commissioner, according to Putnam Elections Supervisor Kim Rudolph.
The fire occurred on Sunday when the family was at church. CONTRIBUTED

The fire occurred on Sunday when the family was at church. CONTRIBUTED

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Eatonton family’s home destroyed by fire

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The community is stepping up to help its neighbors after a fire totally destroyed their home. “The house was a total loss but thankfully no one was home so there were no injuries,” Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain said.
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