Black seniors promote voter participation in Putnam County
Kilee Reid, George Thompkins, Rose Dennis and Georgia Smith describe their personal experiences in segregation history. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Long before voting became common for Black Americans, residents in Eatonton and Putnam County fought through segregation, intimidation, and systemic barriers to cast their ballots.
That history — and concern that younger generations may not fully grasp the realities of the past — inspired a community discussion held May 9 at the Putnam County Administration Building. The event was organized by Putn…
