Georgia Benjamin-Smith

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Benjamin-Smith: Wandering and wondering

News Staff

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Again, I am wandering and wondering. I think it is the largest ingredient in my life, and I really enjoy every day of it.July and the beginning of August have been busy, busy, busy. The sad time was when Bryant (“Benji”) went back to school on July 10.

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Benjamin-Smith: Just one step away

News Staff

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

I am constantly wondering about things, but over the past few weeks, I've had to put the brakes on and really think. I believe my brain isn't used to thinking that much.First, the annual Mothers Against Crime banquet was held, with approximately 100 people helping us celebrate 34 years of service.

The Sisters of Faith, out of Griffin, opened the second half of Saturday night’s Mothers Against Crime Gospel and Praise Concert at Putnam County Middle School’s Little Theater in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Annual gospel concert entertains and inspires

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The spirit was strong Saturday evening at Putnam County Middle School’s Little Theater, where six talented, local gospel groups gathered for the annual Mothers Against Crime (MAC) Gospel and Praise Concert.Mothers Against Crime cofounder and concert organizer Georgia Smith couldn’t recall exactly...

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills stands beside an image of Columbia County Deputy Sheriff Brandon Sikes, who was shot and killed April 26 while making a traffic stop on I-20, near Augusta. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sills reminds MAC crowd of law enforcement sacrifice

Ian Tocher

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Mothers Against Crime (MAC) held its annual banquet May 10 at the Eatonton Elks Lodge, where several speakers addressed an audience of about 50 members.According to Mothers Against Crime founder Georgia Benjamin- Smith, the nascent moment for the Eatonton-based organization came in 1992 with a...

Hank Bauer received his award for approaching his job with humor and grace under pressure. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MAC awards recognize ‘spirit of service’

Ian Tocher

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Eatonton’s Mothers Against Crime (MAC) service organization held its annual awards dinner Saturday night at St. John AME Church.

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Benjamin-Smith: A season of thanks

News Staff

Thursday, December 12, 2024

I am wandering and wondering at the same time. I have tried to tell you before that I am a very confused but nosy person. Believe it.November has been a very busy, productive month, and I tried very hard to stay in the midst of it.

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