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Judge to weigh bond validation for The Len development

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A $75 million bond for a real estate development in Putnam County is in the hands of a Superior Court Judge in Greene County on Tuesday, Oct. 19.According to a legal notice that has been running in local legal organs, a hearing is being held for a judge “to confirm and validate the issuance of …...
Marietta Daily Journal Publisher Otis Brumby III presents Dick Yarbrough with the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Bo Underwood/MDJ/Special

Marietta Daily Journal Publisher Otis Brumby III presents Dick Yarbrough with the Carmage Walls Commentary Prize. Bo Underwood/MDJ/Special

Yarbrough wins national award

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A longtime voice in Lake Country received a national honor last week for distinct writing that has forged a one-of-akind connection with readers.Syndicated columnist Dick Yarbrough won the prestigious 2026 Carmage Walls Commentary Prize for personal interest columns, beating out writers from major...
L-R: City Attorney Chris Huskins, City Clerk Maria Jiminez, Wards 1&4 Councilor Marie Rainey, Mayor Pro-Tem Chip Walker, Ward 4 Councilor Teresa Doster, Ward 2 Councilor James Gorley, Wards 2&3 Councilor Michael Smith, Ward 3 Councilor Fred Lowe, City Administrator Gary Sanders, and Ward 1 Councilor Mylle Mangum had the honor of holding the first official meeting in Eatonton’s new city hall last Tuesday evening. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: City Attorney Chris Huskins, City Clerk Maria Jiminez, Wards 1&4 Councilor Marie Rainey, Mayor Pro-Tem Chip Walker, Ward 4 Councilor Teresa Doster, Ward 2 Councilor James Gorley, Wards 2&3 Councilor Michael Smith, Ward 3 Councilor Fred Lowe, City Administrator Gary Sanders, and Ward 1 Councilor Mylle Mangum had the honor of holding the first official meeting in Eatonton’s new city hall last Tuesday evening. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Old school now new Eatonton City Hall

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Putnam County’s former elementary school began a new chapter Oct. 6, as the Eatonton City Council held its first meeting in the lobby there, marking a major step toward bringing city government and public safety departments together on one campus.The meeting also provided the unique property at 314...
Come from Away

Come from Away

Come from Away

Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Festival Hall play tells a story of compassion around 9/11Lake Country Players will present the musical Come from Away at Greensboro’s historic Festival Hall Nov. 4-8, and again Nov. 12-14, with tickets available now at lakecountryplayers.org.Come From Away presents the true story of events on...
From beyond the grave (part two)

From beyond the grave (part two)

From beyond the grave (part two)

Ronda Rich
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Buford Pusser, an iconic Southern sheriff from McNairy County, Tennessee, had spent the last 50 years being celebrated as a hero.
Michael Ludwick

Michael Ludwick

Two arrested for murder near Rooty Creek

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A man was killed at Rooty Creek Friday and two men are in Putnam County jail facing murder charges in connection with his death.Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills identified the victim as 19-year-old Zachary Brandon Smith.
The Bostwick Veterans Plaza was completed in July, shortly before America’s 250th anniversary. The American Legion Post 37 will celebrate the finished project in an Oct. 26 ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

The Bostwick Veterans Plaza was completed in July, shortly before America’s 250th anniversary. The American Legion Post 37 will celebrate the finished project in an Oct. 26 ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Ceremony planned for finished Bostwick Veterans Plaza

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 15, 2026
After more than a decade of work, on July 2 the City of Bostwick finalized its Bostwick Veterans Plaza.
An out-of-control fire on Oct. 11 razed the building that housed the Esse Restaurant and clubhouse for Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Landing development. CONTRIBUTED

An out-of-control fire on Oct. 11 razed the building that housed the Esse Restaurant and clubhouse for Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Landing development. CONTRIBUTED

Fire destroys Landing clubhouse, restaurant

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 15, 2026
A fire energized by high winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Isaias destroyed the ESSE Restaurant and clubhouse building in the Landing development of Reynolds Lake Oconee on the evening of Oct. 11.
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