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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.
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.
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.
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 1.
Songwriter Josh Phillips said he truly enjoyed his visit to Lake Country and thanked his “500 or so friends” who attended “Songwriters Night” at Briarpatch Farm. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Songwriter Josh Phillips said he truly enjoyed his visit to Lake Country and thanked his “500 or so friends” who attended “Songwriters Night” at Briarpatch Farm. SKYLA MORRIS/Staff

Songwriters Night

Ian Tocher
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Eatonton’s Briarpatch Farm welcomed a large, enthusiastic crowd on Saturday for “Songwriters Night: Love Builds Here,” an evening of live music, community, and generosity in support of Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) and its most ambitious project yet.
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