Putnam County

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOC organizes to govern in 2023

Rufus Adair
Thursday, January 12, 2023
One action at the Putnam County Board of Commissioners’ first meeting of the new year shuffled $1.8 million from one internal account to another – following 17 years, an economic recession, the closing of Georgia Power’s Plant Branch, a lawsuit, and a state attorney general’s opinion.
Several Putnam County citizens and representatives of local governmental and social assistance organizations were on hand as Rebekah Hudgins of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership gave her presentation. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Several Putnam County citizens and representatives of local governmental and social assistance organizations were on hand as Rebekah Hudgins of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership gave her presentation. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Putnam Family Connection sets groundwork for future

Lena Hensley
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Putnam County Family Connection collaborative met on Jan. 4, in the reception hall of The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. Representatives from the healthcare sector, community programs, school system and local government attended the meeting.
The Doo Wop Project offers a night of dance as it takes the audience on a journey through music history. CONTRIBUTED

The Doo Wop Project offers a night of dance as it takes the audience on a journey through music history. CONTRIBUTED

The Plaza presents The Doo Wop Project

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, and The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what Maroon 5 would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era?
The Big Event features 120 local businesses to educate and inform Lake Oconee area residents and guests of products and services available to them. CONTRIBUTED

The Big Event features 120 local businesses to educate and inform Lake Oconee area residents and guests of products and services available to them. CONTRIBUTED

LOABA announces The Big Event coming in March

News Staff
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Lake Oconee Area Builders Association (LOABA) invites everyone to save the date for The Big Event. This free one-day festival takes place on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Oconee Village at 1000 Vista Drive in Greensboro.
OPAS presents Michael Feinstein at The Plaza

OPAS presents Michael Feinstein at The Plaza

OPAS presents Michael Feinstein at The Plaza

Michael Feinstein
Thursday, January 5, 2023
After a 10-year absence, Grammy Award-nominated performer Michael Feinstein returns to the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) on Feb. 4, for 'An Evening with Michael Feinstein” at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton.
Eatonton author pens life memoir Sunburst

Eatonton author pens life memoir Sunburst

Eatonton author pens life memoir Sunburst

Staff Reports
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Eatonton native Frances Gorley Lowe has written Sunburst: A Generational Anthology of Education, Marriage, Love, Integrity, and Family, a memoir covering more than seven decades of stories and highlighting significant people, places and events throughout her life’s journey.
Members of the PCHS Musical Theatre class perform to the theme song from “Elf.”

Members of the PCHS Musical Theatre class perform to the theme song from “Elf.”

PCHS showcases artistic talent

Lena Hensley
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Holiday cheer filled the halls and walls of Putnam County High School on Dec. 8, as Holiday in Our Halls showcased the artwork and various talents of numerous students. Among the biggest displays was a Christmas tree lane, which also served as a fundraiser for several PCHS student organizations.
Rita Harman’s winning photo named “Dinner Time.” Three cows are eating from a trailer stationed at a farm near Hwy. 16 in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Rita Harman’s winning photo named “Dinner Time.” Three cows are eating from a trailer stationed at a farm near Hwy. 16 in Putnam County. CONTRIBUTED

Cows come home for local photographer

Ian Tocher
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Eatonton’s own Rita Harman submitted the winning entry to the annual Georgia Association of Conservation Districts (GACD) Photo Contest. Harman’s shot of several cows feeding at a farm near Hwy. 16 in Putnam County won the district contest and earned her entry into a statewide competition.
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