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Whitney Williams (middle) celebrated opening her new private practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside family, employees and members of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. CONTRIBUTED

Whitney Williams (middle) celebrated opening her new private practice with a ribbon cutting ceremony, alongside family, employees and members of the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce. CONTRIBUTED

Bloom Pediatrics opens to serve Madison families

Skyla Morris
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Bloom Pediatrics, a comprehensive pediatric care facility in Madison, opened its services to the community Dec. 2, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce the day prior.
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Image provided by Google

More drone deliveries disrupted by deputies

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Greene County deputies may have disrupted the prison contraband pipeline once again, which has been active in this area for quite some time.After deputies found drones during a traffic stop on Nov.
The fire burns off the gas leaking from the propane tank. CONTRIBUTED

The fire burns off the gas leaking from the propane tank. CONTRIBUTED

Well house blaze causes dangerous propane tank fire

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A propane tank fire was safely extinguished, with no explosion or injuries, thanks to the work of Putnam County Fire Department firefighters.The fire happened around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at a residence on South Harmony Court, according to Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Congressman wants continued investigation into Epstein

Ty Tagami
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A Georgia Congressman who voted for legislation last week mandating the release of documents connected with child trafficker Jeffrey Epstein said on Monday it does not go far enough and that he wants further investigation.The Epstein Files Transparency Act passed the U.S.
Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

HFHP hosts ‘Building Hope’ gala in Eatonton

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHP) celebrated a landmark event last Thursday with its second-annual Building Hope Gala at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton.
Bagged cocaine is seen in the cuff of Omar Andrews as he was being arrested for an active warrant. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Bagged cocaine is seen in the cuff of Omar Andrews as he was being arrested for an active warrant. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Cocaine found stashed in arrested man’s sock

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
During the routine pat-down search of a man they were arresting, Eatonton Police Department officers discovered a significant bulge in the top of his sock. Once identified, the package in his sock was added to the charges he was already being arrested for.On Monday, Nov.
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G-P Madison Plywood supports MCSO

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Georgia-Pacific Madison Plywood has once again shown its dedication to the local community with a $5,000 donation to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.The funds will go toward the department’s K-9 program, helping to cover vital supplies for the hardworking dogs and their handlers.
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