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News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Jasmin Monique Hawkins, 30, of Madison was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with DUI, failure to maintain lane, a child seatbelt violation and child endangerment.A local man met with a MCSO investigator Dec.31 upon finding a gun while cleaning out his deceased uncle’s home.
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Fulton Co. man arrested for cocaine trafficking

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A Union City man apparently tried to set his cell phone on fire to conceal evidence during a traffic stop on I-20 Dec. 23, but the ploy didn’t stop deputies from finding nearly 12 pounds of cocaine in his trunk.
This photo taken from behind a 9,000 square foot home in Reynolds Lake Oconee captures the power of the blaze that destroyed most of the home. CONTRIBUTED

This photo taken from behind a 9,000 square foot home in Reynolds Lake Oconee captures the power of the blaze that destroyed most of the home. CONTRIBUTED

Fire destroys most of Reynolds home

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A blaze that spread rapidly through a home on Davison Drive in Reynolds Lake Oconee left very little in its wake Dec. 26.
The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars. TY TAGAMI/Capitol Beat

The Georgia Public Service Commission, with member Tim Echols attending remotely, voted Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 to let Georgia Power add nearly 10 gigawatts of capacity, a massive expansion that will cost billions of dollars. TY TAGAMI/Capitol Beat

Georgia Power wins approval for massive expansion

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
State regulators granted Georgia Power the authority for a historic expansion of its capacity to generate electricity in a unanimous vote on Friday.
On behalf of his fellow coaches and a roster 39 players, Alexander Banks, head coach of the 2025 Putnam County Middle School War Eagles football team, accepted a framed proclamation last Tuesday night recognizing the team’s 2025 state championship from (l-r) Commissioner Jeff Wooten, Chairman Bill Sharp, and Commissioner Tom McElhenney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

On behalf of his fellow coaches and a roster 39 players, Alexander Banks, head coach of the 2025 Putnam County Middle School War Eagles football team, accepted a framed proclamation last Tuesday night recognizing the team’s 2025 state championship from (l-r) Commissioner Jeff Wooten, Chairman Bill Sharp, and Commissioner Tom McElhenney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Citizens raise concerns to county commission

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 16, opening with a ceremonial moment as Chairman Bill Sharp presented a proclamation honoring the 2025 Putnam County Middle School football team to head coach Alexander Banks.
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The Plaza announces open auditions for ‘Play On!’

News Staff
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts, PAPA, announced it will hold open auditions Jan. 4 and 6 for its upcoming production of “Play On!,” a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that celebrates the chaos and charm of live theatre.Written by Rick Abbott, “Play On!
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