Mothers Against Crime

Supported by Mothers Against Crime parents and volunteers, about 100 local kids enjoyed a few hours of fun Saturday, on the water at Putnam County’s Oconee Springs Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Supported by Mothers Against Crime parents and volunteers, about 100 local kids enjoyed a few hours of fun Saturday, on the water at Putnam County’s Oconee Springs Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MAC hosts annual youth rally

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
More than 100 children and their family members attended the annual youth rally on Saturday at Oconee Springs Park, hosted by Mothers Against Crime, a longtime Putnam County organization dedicated to providing positive experiences for local youth.
Georgia Benjamin-Smith called recent Putnam High grad Amario up from the audience to share a little of his story as he prepares for college life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Georgia Benjamin-Smith called recent Putnam High grad Amario up from the audience to share a little of his story as he prepares for college life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

MAC banquet celebrates community service

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Approximately 100 community members gathered Saturday evening in the banquet hall of Eatonton First Methodist Church for the 34th annual Mothers Against Crime banquet.
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

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

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

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.
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.
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