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Commissioners consider solid waste fees due to rising costs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Putnam County residents could soon see a separate solid waste fee appear on their property tax bills as county leaders look for new ways to fund rising garbage collection and convenience center costs while lessening pressure on property taxes.
Jerrod J. Brown

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PIT maneuver ends police chase on I-20

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, July 9, 2026
A police chase that began June 30 with what appeared to be a routine traffic stop ended after a Georgia State Patrol trooper performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver, sending the fleeing driver to the Greene County Jail.
Putnam County citizens react to a 3-2 vote by the county’s planning-and-zoning commission to allow Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone to withdraw its initial quarry permit application “without prejudice.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County citizens react to a 3-2 vote by the county’s planning-and-zoning commission to allow Wisconsin-based Putnam County Stone to withdraw its initial quarry permit application “without prejudice.” IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Seeing Red: P&Z approves quarry application withdrawal

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Putnam County Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3-2 last Thursday night to allow Putnam County Stone (PCS) to withdraw its controversial granite quarry rezoning application without prejudice.
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BOC places temporary moratorium on data centers after inquiries

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Film and data center regulations were discussed at the Morgan County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 7, leading to policy changes and a temporary moratorium.Early in the meeting, the board approved updates to the Morgan County Film and Video Policy, as discussed in the prior meeting.

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CRIME REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
SHERIFF’S OFFICEPascual Lopez Capriel, 26, was arrested July 1 and charged with speeding (98 mph in a 70 mph zone), DUI (alcohol), driving without a valid license and open container.John Thomas Brockman, 61, was arrested July 1 and charged with terroristic threats and acts.
City of Madison Planning and Development Director Monica Callaway poses with a poster of Madison Mayor and former GMA president Fred Perriman while attending the association’s 2026 conference. CONTRIBUTED

City of Madison Planning and Development Director Monica Callaway poses with a poster of Madison Mayor and former GMA president Fred Perriman while attending the association’s 2026 conference. CONTRIBUTED

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Madison planning and development director earns state recognition

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 2, 2026
City of Madison Planning and Development Director Monica Callahan was recently recognized statewide at the Georgia Municipal Association’s annual convention in Savannah.
A drone flight over the Stillwater subdivision shows site work that has been completed alongside Scott Road (left), near Highway 44 in Putnam County. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK ENGEL

A drone flight over the Stillwater subdivision shows site work that has been completed alongside Scott Road (left), near Highway 44 in Putnam County. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK ENGEL

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Stillwater stirs up plans for growth

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Businesses along the Scott Road corridor in Putnam County have welcomed the addition of the Stillwater subdivision now under development; however, some residents have expressed concerns about increased traffic and limited access to Highway 44, despite a new traffic signal at the intersection of...
L-R: Greene County Food Pantry employee Daisy Bell, board member Becky Smith, and volunteer Mary Kay Landsberg represent the Pantry at the Summer Harvest Food Distribution at GCHS. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Greene County Food Pantry employee Daisy Bell, board member Becky Smith, and volunteer Mary Kay Landsberg represent the Pantry at the Summer Harvest Food Distribution at GCHS. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Food Pantry unites the community to meet summer food needs

News Staff
Thursday, July 2, 2026
As summer pressures increased for many local families, the Greene County Food Pantry is working alongside community partners to keep food accessible across Greene County.
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