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The team of Jason Cheek and John Duvall finished first in the Georgia Bass Trail Lake Oconee tournament with 13.62 pounds of fish. CONTRIBUTED

The team of Jason Cheek and John Duvall finished first in the Georgia Bass Trail Lake Oconee tournament with 13.62 pounds of fish. CONTRIBUTED

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Georgia Bass Trail holds Lake Oconee tournament

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, December 1, 2022
The first of two fishing tournaments held by the Georgia Bass Trail was held on Nov. 19 at Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee. Thirty-nine teams competed in the North Division. The tournament paid out five places and here are the results: First place: John Duvall and Jason Cheek with 13.
Previously received HEART funds recently allowed Putnam General Hospital to build out a new pre-op space, including new waiting areas for patients and this central command post for nursing and administrative use. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Previously received HEART funds recently allowed Putnam General Hospital to build out a new pre-op space, including new waiting areas for patients and this central command post for nursing and administrative use. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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HEART helps rural hospitals to help others

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
There’s almost no way to avoid paying taxes. However, for Georgia taxpayers, there is a way to directly benefit the rural hospital of their choice in the process. Georgia’s Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment (HEART) program was signed into law on Jan. 1, 2017, by then-Governor Nathan Deal.
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Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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BOE gives thanks to voters for passage of ESPLOST

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Fresh on the heels of a favorable ESPLOST vote for county schools, the Greene County Board of Education last week thanked the public for its support of the referendum and pledged to continue to improve the quality of education now and in the future.
“Green waste” consisting of broken branches and roots from trees removed to make way for the expansion of Hwy. 441 north of Eatonton, may soon be recycled at a new, nearby facility on Sammons Industrial Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff

“Green waste” consisting of broken branches and roots from trees removed to make way for the expansion of Hwy. 441 north of Eatonton, may soon be recycled at a new, nearby facility on Sammons Industrial Parkway. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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‘Green waste’ not going to waste in Putnam County

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
The large piles of wood debris seen along the widening of U.S. 441 north of Eatonton could soon be heading to a new business here instead of a landfill.
Every day can be Thanksgiving

Every day can be Thanksgiving

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HARRIS: Every day can be Thanksgiving

Johnny Harris
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
As we prepare to gather with family and friends during the holiday season, we often take time out of our busy schedule to look around to find reasons to give thanks. It surely is good to give thanks to God for His goodness and His blessings.
Kathryn Harris, Democratic appointee to the Board of Elections, addresses Greene County Commissioners. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Kathryn Harris, Democratic appointee to the Board of Elections, addresses Greene County Commissioners. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

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Elections: ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’

Maureen Stratton
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
A special called meeting of the Greene County Board of Commissioners last week had both Democrats and Republicans from the county and from the current Board of Elections and Registration (BOER) at the podium.
The event opened with local singer Sheila Clopton presenting a short selection of each U.S. military branch’s fight song, followed by an invocation from the VFW’s Dick Dickens and then the national anthem, again sung by Clopton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The event opened with local singer Sheila Clopton presenting a short selection of each U.S. military branch’s fight song, followed by an invocation from the VFW’s Dick Dickens and then the national anthem, again sung by Clopton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Eatonton Wall of Honor ceremony delayed, not dampened

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A wet weather forecast for Nov. 11 pushed back a scheduled VFW-led Veterans Day program at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park to Monday under cool, but bright, clear skies.
Royster (right) with a participant, Chief James Arwood (left) of Jefferson,, during one of the End of Watch Ride ceremonies. CONTRIBUTED

Royster (right) with a participant, Chief James Arwood (left) of Jefferson,, during one of the End of Watch Ride ceremonies. CONTRIBUTED

A Ride to Remember: Royster answers call to duty

Lance McCurley
Thursday, November 17, 2022
James Royster spent nearly two months this past summer on a group motorcycle ride across the U.S. Royster, who lives in Madison, participated for 51 days on a trip called “End of Watch Ride,” which stops in towns across the nation honoring fallen police officers.
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