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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

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.Whitney Williams is the founder and care provider for Bloom Pediatrics and a Certified...

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Woman flees traffic stop in LOA drop-off line

T. Michael Stone

Thursday, December 4, 2025

A Madison woman was arrested on multiple charges on Nov. 25 after she fled from a traffic stop while waiting to drop off a student at Lake Oconee Academy.Brittany Nicole Caufield now faces charges of driving while license suspended, failure to obey authorized personnel directing traffic, no...

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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. 23, Dakeyvious Jacorei Fountain, of 4615 Galleon Crossing, Atlanta, and Devonti Daquon King, of 2309...

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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.The well...

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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. House of Representatives...

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

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.

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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.In addition to...

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Woman with can of air arrested at car wreck

T. Michael Stone

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

A Gainesville woman was arrested the afternoon of Nov. 9 for driving under the influence of air, according to Madison Police Department records.Jamie Lynn Davis, 32, faces charges of driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to report an accident, a window tint violation, and DUI as a result...

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Lengthy police chase ends in Warren County

T. Michael Stone

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

An Augusta man and his companion were arrested Nov. 18 after a lengthy police chase that finally ended in Warren County.Authorities are charging Michael Dequez Scott, 29, with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, giving a false name or address to law enforcement, possession of a...

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