Putnam County largely spared by Helene’s wrath

  • Crews work on downed limbs and power lines at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Madison Road at the north end of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Crews work on downed limbs and power lines at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Madison Road at the north end of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

    Tragically, at least 25 people in Georgia lost their lives to Hurricane Helene. At the same time, the far south and eastern side of the state suffered billions of dollars in total damage. As of Tuesday morning, approximately 350,000 people remained without electric power statewide.

    Fortunately, Putnam County was spared mainly Helene’s wrath, with relatively minor damage and no serious injuries repo…