Putnam County

Welcoming Joint Regeneration of

Welcoming Joint Regeneration of

Welcoming Joint Regeneration of Lake Oconee to Harmony Crossing

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Lake Oconee boasts a thriving, active community. From world-renowned golf courses to its miles of stunning waterfronts, there’s an abundance of opportunities to enjoy the best of central Georgia. But joint aches and pains can keep some from fully loving the lake life.
All participants (in no order), are Ava Mahaffey-Murray, Ryleigh Ogden, Raegan Ogden, Karmen Spillers, Stormy Kendrick, Faith Ewers, Zoey Robinson and Tegan Rainey, with troop leader Tiffany Ogden. CONTRIBUTED

All participants (in no order), are Ava Mahaffey-Murray, Ryleigh Ogden, Raegan Ogden, Karmen Spillers, Stormy Kendrick, Faith Ewers, Zoey Robinson and Tegan Rainey, with troop leader Tiffany Ogden. CONTRIBUTED

Girl Scouts learn about water safety

Staff Reports
Thursday, October 6, 2022
When local Girl Scout Troop leader Tiffany Ogden contacted George Craig at H20 Adventures about teaching a multi-age and skill-level kayaking class, as a former Girl Scout leader herself, Craig jumped at the chance to help parents and their girls put safety before fun.
Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

Anglers depart beneath an early morning fog hovering over Lake Oconee. CONTRIBUTED

OUTDOORS: Vets fish Lake Oconee in charity tournament

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 29, 2022
WILD Jaeger Veteran Adventures (WJVA) hosted a charity bass tournament on Sept. 24, in conjunction with Georgia Bass Trails at Sugar Creek Marina on Lake Oconee. The weather for the event was nothing short of spectacular, though it did warm up quite a bit into the afternoon.
Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dual Vision debuts at Eatonton’s Barrel 118

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Since 2017, The Artisans Village Guild has collaborated with the Associated Photographers of Lake Oconee photo club for the Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. This year the number of participating artists was larger and the artwork and photos were better than ever.
Mark the Magic Man will premiere Foresight 2.0 on Oct. 15. CONTRIBUTED

Mark the Magic Man will premiere Foresight 2.0 on Oct. 15. CONTRIBUTED

‘Mark the Magic Man’ to appear at The Plaza

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Local magician and entertainer, Mark the Magic Man, has two shows scheduled for Oct. 15, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton. The first is a 3 p.m. family-friendly presentation, followed by an 8 p.m. show strictly for an adult (18-and-older) audience.
GWM presenter Sheryl McCollum and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills share a love of solving difficult cases and crimes. CONTRIBUTED

GWM presenter Sheryl McCollum and Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills share a love of solving difficult cases and crimes. CONTRIBUTED

Georgia Writers Museum presents Crime & Wine event

Staff Reports
Thursday, September 22, 2022
There is no more exciting “whodunit” than a cold case. It is generally a puzzle that many have tried to solve only to come up short. Cold cases test intuition, logic, and plain old common sense.
Melissa Swindell, Georgia Writers Museum

Melissa Swindell, Georgia Writers Museum

SWINDELL: Right here, right now: the power of place

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The power of place. I’ve been thinking about this phrase a lot recently. It was the theme for the annual conference of the American Alliance for State and Local History, which I was invited to attend at the beginning of September. What does “power of place” mean for Georgia’s Lake Country?
Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

Gatewood’s Evan Bennett (7) leaps forward to successfully block a point-after-touchdown attempt by Briarwood kicker Trey Cotton. (Ball is directly behind the shoulders of Jackson Hewatt (3). DAWN SINCLAIR/Contributed

FOOTBALL: Gators’ missed opportunities benefit Bucs

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Gatewood Gators visited Briarwood Academy Friday night in Warrenton, where they fell 22-13 to the hometown Buccaneers.
A new domed building rises on the land at T&W Farms in Putnam County. The structure contains a digester which is designed to convert methane_from dairy cow manure into natural gas. MARK ENGEL/Staff

A new domed building rises on the land at T&W Farms in Putnam County. The structure contains a digester which is designed to convert methane_from dairy cow manure into natural gas. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Eatonton helps methane conversion project

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 22, 2022
A revolutionary environmental project in Putnam County moved a step closer to reality Monday night when the Eatonton City Council approved an agreement with a company planning to convert methane gas from dairy cow manure to commercial natural gas.
New lockers by the Eatonton-Putnam County Library’s main entrance o_er curbside and after-hours pick-up convenience. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

New lockers by the Eatonton-Putnam County Library’s main entrance o_er curbside and after-hours pick-up convenience. BAILEY BALLARD/Staff

Eatonton Library offers secure pick-up option

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Walking into the Eatonton-Putnam County Library, patrons may notice a new, large locker box to the right side of the entrance.
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