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Sheryl McCollum

Sheryl McCollum

GWM hosts biggest crime & wine event yet

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Crime & Wine experience has become the most popular event hosted by the Georgia Writers Museum, drawing well over 1,000 attendees across past gatherings held at the museum, Del Webb, Cuscowilla, and other venues.The next installment — set for May 16 — is expected to be the largest yet.
Members of Georgia Humanities posed with panelists Cathy Cox, Gov. Nathan Deal, and Legislator Calvin Smyre shortly before their discussion on democracy and the current condition of state and federal politics took place. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Members of Georgia Humanities posed with panelists Cathy Cox, Gov. Nathan Deal, and Legislator Calvin Smyre shortly before their discussion on democracy and the current condition of state and federal politics took place. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Deal and Smyre discuss democracy for Voices and Votes

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The month-long Smithsonian exhibit on American democracy, “Voices and Votes,” that opened Saturday morning at the Putnam County Annex building, served as the backdrop that evening for a wide-ranging and candid discussion on the state of the nation’s political system.Hosted locally in conjunction...
Morgan County Primary and Elementary School students sing the national anthem to open the Thursday morning groundbreaking ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Morgan County Primary and Elementary School students sing the national anthem to open the Thursday morning groundbreaking ceremony. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

MCCS breaks ground on new K-5 combined school

Skyla Morris
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Morgan County Charter Schools kicked off construction of its new K-5 facility with a groundbreaking ceremony on April 23.The board of education celebrated by turning the soil with several community members, local officials, and teachers in attendance.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills discusses the Dermond case with reporters recently in his office. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills discusses the Dermond case with reporters recently in his office. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Sheriff discusses Dermond case 12 years later

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 30, 2026
This week will mark 12 years since the brutal slayings of Russell and Shirley Dermond in the Lake Oconee area.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Warrants issued for man who fled traffic stop

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A Gainesville man managed to slip away from law enforcement during a traffic stop on April 26, after being told he was about to be arrested.He now faces multiple charges.Keshon McCrae Wright, 20, faces charges of possession of a firearm while committing crimes, possession of marijuana with intent...
Greene County African American Museum founder and historian Mamie Hillman and her husband, John Hillman Sr., listen to one of the speakers before the marker is unveiled. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Greene County African American Museum founder and historian Mamie Hillman and her husband, John Hillman Sr., listen to one of the speakers before the marker is unveiled. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

New historical marker unveiled in Greensboro

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, April 30, 2026
In 2026, the Georgia Historical Society will install only five new historical markers across the state—one of which was unveiled Sunday on the courthouse lawn in Greensboro.The marker honors Abram Colby, one of the “Original 33,” the first Black members elected to the Georgia General Assembly in...
Thomas "Tog" Goss

Thomas "Tog" Goss

PGH names new CEO

Thomas Goss
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Following an extensive three-month search that included more than 90 candidates, the Putnam County Hospital Authority Board has announced the selection of Thomas “Tog” Goss as the incoming chief executive officer of Putnam General Hospital (PGH).Goss will officially assume his new role on June...
Nakarien R. Dumas

Nakarien R. Dumas

Vehicle and foot pursuits both lead to MOCO jail

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 23, 2026
A Morgan County deputy attempting to make a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation on April 16 wound up pursuing two suspects heading in different directions.According to reports, Deputy Hanna Rickey was on patrol near Amtico Road when she observed the driver and passenger of a Nissan Maxima not...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison’s citizen advisory committee begins work on fiscal plan

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The City of Madison’s newly formed Citizen Financial Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting last week, beginning a new effort to help the city build a more sustainable financial foundation.City Manager John Klimm opened the meeting by walking members through the financial history that...
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