Sandra Dean

Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean spoke in June during the organization’s first information session at the Putnam County Courthouse in downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean spoke in June during the organization’s first information session at the Putnam County Courthouse in downtown Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

More work left to do in fight against opioids

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Four years ago, on Oct. 1, Beyond the Bell (BTB) began providing substance abuse prevention programs and services in Macon-Bibb County to combat the early use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs by youth and young adults.
Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean was in Eatonton last week to discuss with local first responders how to combat local opioid abuse and addiction. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Beyond the Bell Executive Director Sandra Dean was in Eatonton last week to discuss with local first responders how to combat local opioid abuse and addiction. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam plans meetings to address local opioid abuse

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Sandra Dean, executive director of Beyond the Bell, visited Eatonton last Wednesday for a meeting with several community leaders at the new Sips coffee shop on East Marion Street.
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