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With Putnam County Fire Chief Tom McClain by his side, County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp enthusiastically cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the county’s new fire/EMS/coroner facility north of Eatonton, alongside the bypass. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With Putnam County Fire Chief Tom McClain by his side, County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp enthusiastically cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the county’s new fire/EMS/coroner facility north of Eatonton, alongside the bypass. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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New fire station wows Putnam County crowd

Rufus Adair
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Past, present, and future all got their due Monday afternoon at the dedication of Putnam County’s new three-building, $6.5 million complex that now serves as the headquarters and hub for the county’s fire department, ambulance service, and coroner’s office. The ceremonies featured two dedications.
Second Harvest President Bill Bonnington congratulates volunteers and sponsors for helping achieve a record 2 million pounds of food distributed by the organization since 2008. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Second Harvest President Bill Bonnington congratulates volunteers and sponsors for helping achieve a record 2 million pounds of food distributed by the organization since 2008. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Millions of pounds of food distributed to fight hunger

Mark Engel
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Some 15 years after it began, the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam County’s Second Harvest program has just celebrated the distribution of its 2-millionth pounds of food.
Dion Edward Turner

Dion Edward Turner

Assault leaves mother in critical condition

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Morgan County woman is in critical condition at Grady Hospital in Atlanta after being assaulted by her son. Dion Edward Turner, 24, of Buckhead, was arrested on Oct. 30 and faces charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery following the incident. According to Capt.
A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A drone photo shows site work in the beginning phases for Frey-Moss Structures, which is expected to build a 100,000-square-foot facility. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Conyers-based company moving to Greensboro

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A Conyers-based company is relocating to Greensboro after having purchased the land several years ago.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Vehicle crash at Chik-fil-A sends two pedestrians to hospital

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, November 2, 2023
A wild crash near the Chick-fil-A located at 2521 Lake Oconee Parkway in Greensboro sent two people to the hospital on the morning of Oct. 28. The accident marks the second time in as many weeks that a serious incident has occurred in the area.
Local authorities intercepted a FedEx package containing medical grade marijuana sent to Eatonton from California last week. Two men were arrested. CONTRIBUTED/PCSO

Local authorities intercepted a FedEx package containing medical grade marijuana sent to Eatonton from California last week. Two men were arrested. CONTRIBUTED/PCSO

Marijuana shipped from California to Eatonton

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Two men who reportedly received a FedEx package containing marijuana from California last week are now in Putnam County jail. Keirreon Alial Farley, 22, of Uncle Remus Court, Eatonton, and Jerrit Lorenzo Wyatt, 21, of Hayes Street, Madison, were arrested around 3:15 p.m. Oct.
The biggest fundraiser of the year in Greensboro brought out a standing-room-only crowd. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

The biggest fundraiser of the year in Greensboro brought out a standing-room-only crowd. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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‘Evening With Art’ raises funds for Boys & Girls Club

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 26, 2023
For the third year in a row, the “Evening With Art” event brought in more than 300 purchased tickets and was a winning success for Greensboro’s Boys and Girls Club.
The new Putnam County Fire Department opened a new station on Monday, Oct. 30. CONTRIBUTED

The new Putnam County Fire Department opened a new station on Monday, Oct. 30. CONTRIBUTED

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New Putnam County fire station opens Monday

Rufus Adair
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Next Monday, Oct. 30, the three-building, $6.5 million, two-years-under-construction complex for Putnam County fire, emergency medical, and coroner services will be dedicated and opened for visitors. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m., followed by an open-door opportunity until 4 p.m.
Georgia, 32 other states going after Meta in federal court

Georgia, 32 other states going after Meta in federal court

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Georgia, 32 other states going after Meta in federal court

Dave Williams
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Georgia has joined a bipartisan coalition of 33 states in filing a federal lawsuit accusing social media giant Meta of knowingly designing and deploying harmful features on its platforms that addict children and teens. The suit, filed in the U.S.
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