Putnam County

Eatonton’s own George Jordan Jr., a U.S. World War II veteran, turns 100 years old this Saturday. Happy Birthday, George! CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton’s own George Jordan Jr., a U.S. World War II veteran, turns 100 years old this Saturday. Happy Birthday, George! CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton native, George Jordan Jr., reaches century mark

News Staff
Thursday, April 4, 2024
On April 6, Eatonton native George Jordan Jr. becomes a member of the exclusive centenarians club. The eldest of 15 siblings, George was educated in the Putnam County school system and shortly after completing high school, he was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in World War II.
Richard B. Barber

Richard B. Barber

Six-time felon arrested with guns and drugs

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 4, 2024
An unidentified man attempted to break into a house in which some teens were home alone, but the family’s dogs scared him off. A short time later, an arrest was made across the street on charges unrelated to the attempted break-in, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills.
The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative (PCFCC) held its March meeting last Wednesday morning. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative (PCFCC) held its March meeting last Wednesday morning. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Putnam Collaborative reviews FY25 plan

Emme Clause
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Putnam County Family Connection Collaborative (PCFCC) held its March meeting last Wednesday morning, when community members in the healthcare sector, school system, local businesses, and more met in the reception hall of The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles’ leading scorer Emmanuel Meraz (10) weaves his way through several of Josey’s players before taking a shot on goal. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Meraz leads War Eagles to region title

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Putnam County’s Emmanuel Meraz scored a team-high four goals on Monday, powering the War Eagles soccer team to a 10-0 win over Josey.
Chairperson Linda Elkins said the kids’ Fun Run is always one of her favorite moments of the annual Ferst Readers’ Seuss on the Loose event at Putnam County Primary School. CONTRIBUTED

Chairperson Linda Elkins said the kids’ Fun Run is always one of her favorite moments of the annual Ferst Readers’ Seuss on the Loose event at Putnam County Primary School. CONTRIBUTED

Seuss was loose in Eatonton for 10th time

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Dozens of families and nearly a hundred kids enjoyed Ferst Readers’ 10th annual Seuss on the Loose event Saturday morning at Putnam County Primary School.
Lajuan Evans

Lajuan Evans

Jury trial in progress for Shell Station murder

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A murder trial is underway this week in Putnam County Superior Court with a panel of jurors hearing presentations by attorneys regarding the shooting death of 32-year-old Frederick Lamar Scott, Jr. of Eatonton.
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

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.
Ryan Winfield

Ryan Winfield

Local, state, federal authorities raid local businesses

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The presence of a large number of various law enforcement agencies, their vehicles’ flashing blue lights, and the closings of numerous businesses last week caught the attention of Putnam County residents and piqued their curiosity, according to overheard conversations and social media comments.
Putnam County residents march on MLK Day last week. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County residents march on MLK Day last week. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton marches for MLK Day

Ian Tocher
Thursday, January 18, 2024
A sizable crowd gathered at Ebeneezer Baptist Church on Willie Bailey Street in Eatonton Monday afternoon, in preparation for a short march to the Putnam County Courthouse and back in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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