Putnam County

Multi-county pursuit ends with arrest in Eatonton

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A Greensboro woman was arrested on a laundry list of charges in Eatonton on March 12, following a police chase involving several law enforcement agencies at speeds approaching 100 mph. Marguerite Elizabeth Crumbley, 42, faces charges of reckless driving, DUI, misdemeanor obstruction, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement officers, failure to stop at a stop sign, and failure to maintain lane.

Putnam BOC rethinks short-term rentals approach

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The Putnam County Board of Commissioners (BOC) reversed direction last week on how best to get input for a possible ordinance regulating short-term vacation rental properties, mainly on Lakes Oconee and Sinclair.

Coffee House talent nights return for 2023

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The Plaza Arts Center and The Arts Barn are so excited about the continued collaboration of the Coffee House series this year! For each Coffee House, The Plaza and The Arts Barn look for a range of entertainment. Lake Country high schoolers to young adults are invited to perform.

BHM program teaches students music history

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A large audience gathered on Feb. 23, at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, where Putnam County Primary and Elementary School students presented a musical Black History Month program in front of family and friends.

‘One Night’ leaves Plaza audience in awe

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Last Thursday, The Plaza’s 500-seat theater was completely full for One Night in Memphis – a musical tribute to early rock-n-roll legends Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.

Habitat delivers dream homes to single moms

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Spring, the season associated with rebirth and rejuvenation, has become the time of new beginnings for two Eatonton families as former NFL Man of the Year Warrick Dunn, in partnership with Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, Aaron’s, and Ryan Jumonville, handed over the keys Feb. 28, to a pair of newly built, fully furnished houses to two single-parent families.

Surman: The arts bring benefits beyond beauty

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With winter often comes the winter blues. As we slowly come out of the cold months, it’s important to remember that preparing for the not-so-winter blues is just as important as keeping your mind active and busy during the actual winter blues.

New rates coming to EPWSA March bills

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The March billings to customers of the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority (EPWSA) will more accurately reflect the authority’s 8.7-percent rate increase enacted at the beginning of the year.