Putnam County

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Head-on collision claims five lives Tuesday morning

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Five people were killed instantly in a head-on collision Tuesday morning, including an infant and a toddler. Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills identified the victims as Mayla Dostie, 44; Hailey Brook Hayes, 22; Zaleigh Adaya Brooks, 23; Bentley Barlow, 3; and Tucker Hudspeth, eight months old.

Volunteers Sandra Gunn (left), and Laura Hotzler watch as campers color bookmarks for veterans.

Plaza Arts Center teaches kids ideas for creativity

Lena Hensley

Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Plaza Arts Center’s annual Art Camp for Kids took place July 17-21, in Eatonton. “Children at this camp are doing different types of art and get exposed to different art media,” Plaza Arts Center Executive Director Susan Usry said. “There are a lot of activities, and the children are very good.

Angela Sauter gives younger daughter Elowen a ride while older sister Hadley rides alongside on an electric scooter. LENA HENSLEY/Staff

Eatonton businesses celebrate simultaneous grand openings

Lena Hensley

Thursday, July 27, 2023

The parking lot was full July 14, alongside Scott Road in Eatonton near Lake Oconee as two stores – The Boat Shop and Ride – joined forces in presenting the Boats, Bikes and Beer Block Party to celebrate joint grand openings.

Representatives of the Exchange Bank delivered a $25,000 donation made through the Georgia HEART program earlier this year to Putnam General Hospital CEO Alan Horton (center). CONTRIBUTED

Have a HEART with Putnam General Hospital

Ian Tocher

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Time is running out for local businesses and individuals to donate to Putnam General Hospital (PGH) through this year’s Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) program that allows taxpayers to designate where some or all of their annual state tax obligation is spent.

L-R: DCSS Assistant Deputy Commissioner John Hurst and Judge Brenda Trammell pose alongside PAC graduates George Hulsey, Mel-Juwan Lawrence, Bashun Carter, Gregory Burke, Michael Peek, Clarence Hill, Marcus Mathis, Judge Alison Burleson, and PAC Coordinator Zaccino Holmes following Friday’s Parental Accountability Court graduation at Putnam County’s historical courthouse. Not in attendance: PAC graduate James Brock. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Graduation day for PAC dads

Ian Tocher

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Mortarboards and gowns were the dress of the day Friday morning at Putnam County Courthouse, as it hosted a unique graduation ceremony in which eight local fathers were awarded certificates and received public recognition for successfully completing the state’s Parental Accountability Court (PAC)...

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Eatonton rehab center staff ‘kept everyone safe’

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Passersby on State Route 16 last Wednesday, July 12, may have noticed several fire trucks and police cars as well as healthcare workers and patients in wheelchairs outside of Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation.

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BOC: general obligation bonds may return

Rufus Adair

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is looking into a move that Putnam voters have not seen in 40 years or more. In fact, few – if any – Georgia counties or cities have used this method for financing public projects for decades.

The Seussical cast performs in the Circus McGurkus after Horton the Elephant becomes a star performer. CONTRIBUTED

'Seussical' the musical

News Staff

Thursday, July 13, 2023

In case you haven’t heard, the Circus McGurkus is in town! The world of Dr. Seuss is alive with The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn’s presentation of Seussical, the musical event of the summer.

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BOE addresses budget, tax digest, public comments

Bailey Mccully

Thursday, July 13, 2023

The Putnam County Board of Education hosted its monthly work session on July 10, to give updates on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, address draft three of the budget, and discuss public comments from last month’s meeting.

The Artisan Village Gallery is located in downtown Eatonton on 110 West Marion Street. CONTRIBUTED

TAV an important part of Lake Country Arts Alliance

Cathy Mcintire

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Lake Country visual arts community continues to grow, including The Artisans Village (TAV), which is working hard to bring visual arts to Eatonton and all of Lake Country through a variety of events.

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