A full house was on hand Oct. 20, when the Putnam County Commission voted unanimously to reject plans to build a granite quarry alongside Dennis Station Road. CONTRIBUTED
Putnam County commissioners unanimously rejected a proposed granite quarry on Dennis Station Road Oct. 20, following a nearly four-hour meeting marked by competing expert testimony, emotional appeals, and warnings that the project would permanently change the character of the local community…
With hearts overflowing with gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Anne-Marie “Ree” Beavers (née Brown), who departed for her Heavenly home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, at the age of 59. A woman of incomparable strength, compassion, and beauty, she lived life…
Born into a time when there were too many mules and not enough laborers because the world was at war, Clark Gregory DeLoach, Jr. came into this world on a bitterly cold day. Perhaps this is why, for 83 years, he found many reasons to curse the cold and look for sunshine and a good pair of socks. In…
Wide receiver Zalen Clemons goes up to grab a pass last Friday night against the Jasper County Hurricanes. BRANDON PARK/Staff
The biggest game of the year turned out to be the Putnam County War Eagles’ ( 6-2, 3-2) worst loss of the season.In a matchup with region championship implications and a playoff atmosphere, the Jasper County Hurricanes (7-1, 4-1) blew out the visiting War Eagles, 42-9.“The score is what it is…
The 7th annual Casting in Pink Charity Bass Tournament wrapped up last Saturday at the Dennis Station boat ramp on Lake Sinclair. Organized in partnership with Mike Tarrer and the Georgia Bass Trail, the tournament featured 89 boats going head to head.Despite Lake Sinclair being below full pool,…
I have really been wandering this week. And what a blessing to have so many places to spy on.Oh gosh, Eatonton, Putnam County, is building up. I mean, adding so many new places. Let me see where I want to start. Okay, I have it.It starts with a visit from two of my daughters that live in Macon. We…
When communities lose local news coverage, residents may know less about their elected officials, fewer candidates may run for office, and government accountability can suffer. These are the key conclusions of writer Matthew Baker in an article he recently contributed to RebuildLocalNews.org.Baker…
An Eatonton man died Monday from injuries sustained when his ATV crashed into a utility pole a couple of days earlier.Kenneth Reid Meyer, 31, of Eatonton, was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta by a hospital physician, according to Putnam County Coroner Hollis Harrison. No…
MONDAY, OCT. 19Xavier Treyvon Hill, 24, of Milledgeville – probation violation (possession of marijuana with intent)TUESDAY, OCT. 20Kennedy Imon Jordan, 26, of Madison – probation violation (foreign warrant, Morgan County) Rebecca Ann Pressley, 58, of Eatonton – ATCC incarceration order (5 days…
Submit your events to editor@msgrnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at msgrnews.com.LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM.PUTNAMFRIDAY, OCT. 30What: Crime & Wine: Killers in Costume When: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. start Where: The Plaza Arts Center; 305 N. Madison Ave.,…
Martha Lower’s portrait of Madison’s Sutton Trulock as a child.
While her work hangs in the National Society to the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Continental Hall, Martha Lower’s lasting legacy remains the countless portraits she created across the Madison-Morgan region.Lower’s work will be celebrated with an exhibit beginning Nov. 14 with a 5 p.m.…
A full house was on hand Oct. 20, when the Putnam County Commission voted unanimously to reject plans to build a granite quarry alongside Dennis Station Road. CONTRIBUTED
Putnam County commissioners unanimously rejected a proposed granite quarry on Dennis Station Road Oct. 20, following a nearly four-hour meeting marked by competing expert testimony, emotional appeals, and warnings that the project would permanently change the character of the local...
