Putnam chairman candidates conduct civil debate

PUTNAM COUNTY
Steve Hersey (left) and E-P Chamber President Robbie King look on as Lenwood Pickens make a point to the audience during last Tuesday’s candidates’ debate. IAN TOCHER/Staff
Steve Hersey (left) and E-P Chamber President Robbie King look on as Lenwood Pickens make a point to the audience during last Tuesday’s candidates’ debate. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Experience versus new leadership emerged as the central theme Sept. 1 as Putnam County Board of Commissioners chairman candidates Dr. Steve Hersey and Lenwood Pickens faced off in a debate organized by the Putnam County Republican Party at the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce in downtown Eatonton.

Approximately 45 people attended the event, which began promptly at 6 p.m. and concluded an hour la…