Putnam County

Juan Alvarez-Cruz

Juan Alvarez-Cruz

Fatality on Pea Ridge Road claims life of Milledgeville woman

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 11, 2023
A head-on collision on Pea Ridge Road yesterday took the life of an elderly woman and had traffic shut down for four hours, authorities say. Linda Kelley, 75, of Milledgeville, was killed in the wreck which happened around 12:08 p.m., according to Putnam County Sheriff Department’s Col.
Kemondre A. Lane

Kemondre A. Lane

Policemen follow trail to catch alleged burglar

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
An old fairytale seemed to come to life for Eatonton Police officers last week when a burglar left a trail of evidence that led them straight to his door, according to a report from the Eatonton Police Department.
GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer tells the Putnam County audience about summer plans. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

GaFCP Regional Manager Adam Swymer tells the Putnam County audience about summer plans. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

PCFCC reviews resource guide

Lena Hensley
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative (PCFCC) held its monthly meeting on May 3, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage.

West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage.

‘Peg Leg’ festival rocks downtown Eatonton

Story & Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The 2nd annual “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ and Blues Festival took over downtown Eatonton’s City Center Stage this past Saturday when several hundred music lovers enjoyed sets by five live acts, with a professional DJ keeping the crowd entertained during changeovers between bands.
Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Eatonton Messenger/Graphic

Highway 44 expansion, costs dominate discussion

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Buckle your seatbelts and hang on. The next four years of the 4.5 mile-widening of Ga. 44 is going to get bumpy, as work on both sides of Lake Oconee is going to come sooner than previously scheduled. But it will be complex, and no doubt accompanied by frustrations.
Mothers Against Crime member Brenda Bonner (right), who has been volunteering with the organization since its 1992 inception, received a special service award Saturday night from MAC founder and organizer Georgia Benjamin-Smith. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mothers Against Crime member Brenda Bonner (right), who has been volunteering with the organization since its 1992 inception, received a special service award Saturday night from MAC founder and organizer Georgia Benjamin-Smith. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mothers Against Crime holds annual banquet

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Mothers Against Crime (MAC) held its annual banquet Saturday night at Eatonton’s First United Methodist Church, where approximately 50 people shared a meal and fellowship while listening to local pastors and law enforcement leaders offer encouraging words to and about the 31-year-old organization.
After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

After Beast, played by Avry Shorter, is injured by wolves, Belle, played by Kenzie Nelson, cleans his paw.

PCMS hosts Beauty and the Beast Jr.

Shelby Huckaby
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Since early January, the students at Putnam County Middle School have been working hard to prepare for their upcoming shows of Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr.
Katie Lopez helps her daughter Melanie Lopez to make a flower in a cup as Gerardo Lopez looks on, volunteer Madison Martin unravels a string, and volunteer Amy Moss watches the process.

Katie Lopez helps her daughter Melanie Lopez to make a flower in a cup as Gerardo Lopez looks on, volunteer Madison Martin unravels a string, and volunteer Amy Moss watches the process.

Plaza Arts Center celebrates May Day

Lena Hensley
Thursday, May 4, 2023
A sunny spring day dawned on April 22 with a splash of colors in front of The Plaza Arts Center by the reviving of nature and the people gathered to celebrate May Day.
Russell and Shirley Dermond/File Photo

Russell and Shirley Dermond/File Photo

New evidence discovered in Dermond slayings

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 4, 2023
This week marks the nine-year anniversary of the slayings of Russell and Shirley Dermond, residents of the quiet and prestigious gated Great Waters community in Putnam County.
Dan Chapman

Dan Chapman

GWM’s Meet the Author features reporter Dan Chapman

News Staff
Thursday, May 4, 2023
John Muir set out on foot in 1867 to explore the botanical wonders of the South, keeping a detailed journal of his adventures from Kentucky to Florida. One hundred and fifty years later, veteran Atlanta reporter Dan Chapman recreated Muir’s journey to see how nature has fared since Muir’s time.
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