Beyond the Bell

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

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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.
Last Tuesday, Eatonton’s historic Putnam County Courthouse was the site of the first of three scheduled community meetings to address local opioid and other addictive drug problems. Panelists gave opinions and also listened to comments from members of the public. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Last Tuesday, Eatonton’s historic Putnam County Courthouse was the site of the first of three scheduled community meetings to address local opioid and other addictive drug problems. Panelists gave opinions and also listened to comments from members of the public. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Beyond the Bell: Leaders convene to address community opioid issues

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Several community leaders and officials turned out on June 17 at the Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton to discuss and address the county’s serious opioid use and addiction issues, and what resources are available to combat seemingly endless problems related to opioid abuse.
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

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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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