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Eatonton and Putnam County’s Heritage Tour signs show signs of aging as they lean with fade and rust.. Have you seen a sight that bugs you, captures your imagination or makes you wonder what’s going on? Tell us about it. Send an email to editor@msgrnews.com or call 706-749-7288.
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State school officials are asking Georgians to chime in on whether students should have to take year-end tests during the upcoming school year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Madison City Council held a virtual public hearing on its proposed 2021 budget June 19, but the public did not participate.
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The COVID-19 virus and sheltering in place guidelines have not prevented the United Methodist Women of Eatonton’s First United Methodist Church from carrying out several of its traditional recognition services.
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Justin Peacock, a real estate agent with the No. 1 real estate firm in the lake area, Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty/Lake Country, recently earned Coldwell Banker’s coveted International President’s Elite Award. This award is presented annually to the top 3 percent of over 90,000 Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. Further, Peacock was named the No. 7 Coldwell Banker agent in the state of Georgia as recognition of his 2019 sales production.
Read moreBankSouth, after considering direct survey feedback from customers, has reopened all branch lobbies during regular business hours while exercising strict sanitary and safety precautions. As our communities reopen, the bank team understands the importance of the continued safety and comfort levels of its customers and employees.
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Jordyn Burke was presented with and named the first-ever scholarship recipient of the Ezekiel Memorial Scholarship on June 13. This scholarship foundation was started and founded by Lucindia Monday, Ezekiel’s granddaughter, along with his children, as a way to honor his legacy and carry it forward to future generations of students. Ezekiel, a lifelong native of Putnam County, was the owner of a local barber salon for more than 57 years. He instilled the importance of both education and hard work into his children, grandchildren and the community.
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