Putnam County

Essie Mae seated beside the proclamation she received. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Essie Mae seated beside the proclamation she received. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Know Your Neighbor: Essie Mae Burke-Lawson

Ian Tocher
Friday, August 26, 2022
In May 1933, when Essie Mae Burke-Lawson was born in Eatonton as the youngest of nine children, the Great Depression was well underway, FDR had taken the White House and Adolf Hitler was the new chancellor of Germany.
Ferst Readers hosts 2 Ways 2 Win fundraiser

Ferst Readers hosts 2 Ways 2 Win fundraiser

Ferst Readers hosts 2 Ways 2 Win fundraiser

Staff Reports
Friday, August 26, 2022
Ferst Readers of Greene and Putnam Counties join each fall to raise money to provide free books to local, young children. Their goal for this year’s fall fundraiser is to raise $18,000 to help 500 local kids progress in reading.
File Graphic

File Graphic

Man arrested for sexual-related crime

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 18, 2022
An Eatonton man was arrested for molesting a teen Ohio resident, according to authorities. Shawn Patrick Stanley, 43, of the 300 block of Washington Street, Eatonton, was arrested on Aug. 3 on charges of aggravated sexual battery and sale of alcohol to a minor.
Dot2Dot Inn, located in downtown Eatonton, is now approved to provide catering and meal services at its bed-and-breakfast. MARK ENGEL/File Photo

Dot2Dot Inn, located in downtown Eatonton, is now approved to provide catering and meal services at its bed-and-breakfast. MARK ENGEL/File Photo

Eatonton City Council approves BnB special-events service

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 18, 2022
With a unanimous decision on Aug. 15, Eatonton City Council brought a nearly three-year wait to an end for Dot2Dot Inn owners Karen and Richard Garrett.
DJ Bland (4) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

DJ Bland (4) tries to avoid a Glenn Hills defender while a pack of War Eagles rush to the ball. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: War Eagles looking for ‘consistency’

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Last year, Putnam County High School (PCHS) football enjoyed one of the best seasons in its long-and-storied history. In Shaun Pope’s fourth season at the helm, the War Eagles went 12-1 overall, tying a program record for most wins in a single season.
Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

Peters (27) crosses the goal line for a score against Glenn Hills last season. ARELLA CASH/Staff

FOOTBALL: Peters primed to ‘exceed expectations’ for War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Putnam County running back Tamarion Peters is primed to have a breakout senior campaign. Last season, he mainly split carries with Cedrion Brundage, who rushed for over 1,000 yards. Peters still had an impressive junior year, rushing for 463 yards on 53 attempts with 10 touchdowns.
Mauriceya Davis

Mauriceya Davis

Police chief: chaotic fighting, threats will not be tolerated

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Eatonton Police Department received a call about a fight happening at Lawson Homes, and when all was said and done, five people were arrested. “When the officers got there, it was a very chaotic scene, very dangerous,” Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.
Posing with K9 “Storm,” are Deputy Alex Rickey, Shelby Flores with baby Mateo Flores, and Alfred Flores with daughter Lucy Flores.

Posing with K9 “Storm,” are Deputy Alex Rickey, Shelby Flores with baby Mateo Flores, and Alfred Flores with daughter Lucy Flores.

National Night Out brings community together

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Community members of all ages gathered on Aug. 2, for National Night Out in the parking lot of Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church, where local public-service entities and professionals who respond to emergency situations gathered to introduce themselves, answer questions and address concerns.
A sizable crowd gathered Aug. 4 at the American Legion Hall next door to a beleaguered Jimmy Davis Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A sizable crowd gathered Aug. 4 at the American Legion Hall next door to a beleaguered Jimmy Davis Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Community support continues for Eatonton recreation facility

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Last Thursday, sheets of monsoon-like rain drove local residents attending a rally at Jimmy Davis Park (JDP) indoors to the American Legion Hall next door—where a storm over the park’s fate resumed unabated.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Putnam County schools have 42 new teachers

Rufus Adair
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Students returning to school this month will see old friends—plus a healthy contingent of new faces among teachers and staff. Altogether, 42 of the 227 certified teachers (nearly 19 percent), in the Putnam County Charter School System’s four schools will be new to the district.
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