Putnam County

PGH offers high-tech healthcare in Eatonton

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When Tom Thompson arrived back home in Putnam County, barely out of his teens after being drafted and serving overseas during World War I, he returned to what once was a small but profitable family cotton farm reduced to a shell of its former self by the boll weevil infestation.

Second STR town hall meeting covers waterfront

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The Putnam Board of Commissioners’ second town hall-type hearing to consider short-term rentals (STRs) on the county’s two large lakes drew a crowd Tuesday morning almost as large as the first a couple of weeks ago.

Students benefit from Butterflies & Blooms visit

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Students from Putnam County Middle School’s unique Adapted Purposeful Personalized Learning Experiences (APPLE) class visited the Butterflies and Blooms habitat March 31, in support of student-teacher Taylor Casey’s graduation requirements from Georgia College and State University (GCSU).

Calling All Angels

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An article published by The Eatonton Messenger in 1895 described the city’s Episcopalians' first meeting with the Bishop of Georgia. Over the next three years, the paper covered a growing number of Episcopalians meeting in each other’s homes for worship services.

PCSO, EPD combine efforts to stop drug sales

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For the past several months, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell and Putnam County Sheriff’s Lt. Harry Luke have been investigating drug sales in the city and some in the county. Five “street dealers” were arrested last week and warrants were issued for more, Luke said.

GWM hosts PCHS Live and Drive Book Fair

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As part of their curriculum for Project Success, a school-yearlong service leadership class for seniors taught by Rebekah Esau at Putnam County High School, students conceived of, organized and presented the Live and Drive Book Fair on March 10, at Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) in downtown Eatonton.

Surman: Get involved in the arts

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Last week, fine art teachers from the Putnam County Charter School System came to perform and display their art at The Plaza. I stayed that night as the attendant for the theater, but I sure am glad I was working that evening.

War Eagle Games provide fun and recognition for competitors

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provide fun and recognition for competitors Students from all four Putnam County Charter School System schools were at the sports stadium behind the middle school last Friday to participate in the inaugural War Eagle Games, designed specifically for differently abled athletes.