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No longer wearing a dress shirt and tie as he did throughout the trial, Ricky Dubose, far right, is shackled and in prison garb as he is escorted out of Putnam County Courthouse to be taken to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Special Management Unit in Jackson. He is led by Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills as well as Sgt. Bob Rogers and Deputy Chris Donovan. COURT POOL COVERAGE

No longer wearing a dress shirt and tie as he did throughout the trial, Ricky Dubose, far right, is shackled and in prison garb as he is escorted out of Putnam County Courthouse to be taken to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ Special Management Unit in Jackson. He is led by Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills as well as Sgt. Bob Rogers and Deputy Chris Donovan. COURT POOL COVERAGE

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Ricky Dubose youngest person on death row

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Now convicted of double murder and given the death penalty, Ricky Allen “Juvie” Dubose seems to have become the youngest person currently on death row in Georgia. Dubose was awarded the capital punishment on Thursday, June 16, in Putnam County Superior Court.
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Commissioners send final LOST offer

Rufus Adair
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night sent a 30-day take-it-or-leave-it offer to the Eatonton City Council on the split of the local option sales tax for the next 10 years.
Damion Santique Brown

Damion Santique Brown

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Dog left outside dies in heat; owner arrested

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Last week’s high temperatures claimed the life of a pet dog and led to the owner’s arrest, according to authorities. Eatonton Police Department officer Dennis Tippens responded to a call on the 100 block of Custer Avenue regarding a dead dog.
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Police Blotter (6/24)

News Staff
Thursday, June 23, 2022
MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE A Morgan County deputy was dispatched to a High Shoals Road address on June 15 in reference to a property damage complaint. The complainant said that a temporary power pole cable connected to the property’s well was cut during the night.
Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

Commissioner Philipp van Hanstein was the only Morgan BOC member to vote down the FY 2023 budget.

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FY23 budget approved by Morgan County Commissioners

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners approved the budget for FY2023 during the second meeting in June this past Tuesday. Chairman Ben Riden opened the meeting by acknowledging the board’s prior meeting minutes before moving into new business.
The Dot2Dot Inn at 200 South Washington Street (February 2022 photo) has been a Bed and Breakfast business for four years and could soon resume being a venue for special events. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Dot2Dot Inn at 200 South Washington Street (February 2022 photo) has been a Bed and Breakfast business for four years and could soon resume being a venue for special events. MARK ENGEL/Staff

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Eatonton City Council opens door for B&B events

Mark Engel
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Over the strong objection of one of its members, the Eatonton City Council on Monday voted 5-2 to amend the city zoning ordinance to allow bed-and-breakfasts in residential areas to serve food at in-house events.
Nekita Peaks

Nekita Peaks

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GPD makes arrest in aggravated assault case

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The Greensboro Police Department has made an arrest in a stabbing incident that occurred June 6 at Morningside Apartments on MLK Jr. Drive. According to reports, officers responded to the apartments in reference to a complaint of someone being stabbed on June 6.
Josh Jones is a two-time Class 3AAA track and field state champion. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

Josh Jones is a two-time Class 3AAA track and field state champion. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles. KATIE MARIE O’NEAL/Staff

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State champion athletes recognized at BOE meeting

Katie Marie O’neal
Thursday, June 23, 2022
At the Morgan County Charter School System (MCCSS) Board of Education meeting held on June 13, Josh Jones and Reagan Folk were recognized by the board. Jones placed first in two events at the Class AAA state meet in May. He medaled in the 110-meter hurdles and the 300-meter hurdles.
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Buckhead elects third mayor in last 12 months

Lance McCurley
Thursday, June 23, 2022
The small, quaint little town of Buckhead in Morgan County elected its third mayor in the last 12 months at Monday’s city council meeting. Former Buckhead mayor Steve Bryant edged out former Morgan County Board of Commissioners member Thomas Bell.
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