Two vehicles were stolen out of Putnam County during the night Sunday by three juveniles, one who reportedly was only 13 years old, authorities said.A 2011 Chevrolet Traverse was taken from a residence on Halls Road. It apparently broke down and was abandoned on the U.S. Hwy. 441 overpass at…
The doors are closed right now at Eatonton’s favorite free attraction, the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and its accompanying bookstore on South Jefferson Avenue, just up the street from the historic Pex Theater and across the road from the iconic Putnam County courthouse. Sylvia’s Coffee remains…
A new episode of the controversial 25-plus year saga, “As Highway 44 Turns,” has been scheduled 5-7 p.m.May 7. Signs went up this week promoting a Public Information Open House at the Putnam County Administration Building on Putnam Drive.Since the mid-1990s, the Georgia Department of Transportation…
Harbor Club is a gated lakefront community nestled along the shoreline of Lake Oconee in Greene County.Originally developed late in the 1980s, the developers wanted to establish a close-knit community able to enjoy the benefits of the lake, a top-notch golf course, and a full range of recreational…
They are not poisonous.They don’t bite or sting. And they offer an exotic culinary feast to wildlife, pets, and gourmet foodies who appreciate a taste for the wild. Most of the rest of us have never considered eating one. But by early May, we could change our mind about an ancient insect named “…
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties’ raffle winner for Week 14 was Deb Grunnett (left) shown here accepting her prize from Rotarian and prize sponsor Jennifer Pennington of Luxury Storage, which donated five months of climate-controlled storage.
The Greene County Livestock Association and Greene County Extension have roped a milestone this year by bringing in the Bubba Oubre Rodeo Company for the 25th annual Greene County Pro Rodeo this weekend.The smell of saddle leather and sweaty horses will mix in with the aromas of concession stands…
Greensboro native Remi Baker, a graduating senior at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, has been named among 625 semifinalists in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from more than 6,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year.…
Silently, Tink closed his laptop. He had been showing me a couple of videos.He observed me for a moment before asking, “You miss him, don’t you?” I nodded, my eyes pooling. “Very much.”“Does it make you sad to watch these.”I sighed. “Yeah. He was such a force. Charming, frustrating, funny. Life was…
Did you see a recent “B.C.” Sunday comic in which the character is working strenuously to climb a steep mountain? Each panel shows his progress. Then he finally reaches the summit, and asks, “Ever arrive at a place and forget why you’re there?”Sounds like my daily dilemma. “What did I come in here…
A Tri-County EMC Operation Round Up virtual workshop meeting was hosted via Zoom on April 11 by Communications Specialist Anna Smith and Jonathan Pitts of the TCEMC Foundation Board. Individuals interested in the voluntary program attended the meeting to learn more and get their questions answered.…
Two vehicles were stolen out of Putnam County during the night Sunday by three juveniles, one who reportedly was only 13 years old, authorities said. A 2011 Chevrolet Traverse was taken from a residence on Halls Road.
The doors are closed right now at Eatonton’s favorite free attraction, the Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) and its accompanying bookstore on South Jefferson…
A new episode of the controversial 25-plus year saga, “As Highway 44 Turns,” has been scheduled 5-7 p.m.May 7. Signs went up this week promoting a Public…
They are not poisonous.They don’t bite or sting. And they offer an exotic culinary feast to wildlife, pets, and gourmet foodies who appreciate a taste for the…
“Hero.” Fishing and life have allowed me to meet several people who truly fill this role, but people use this word way too much these days, in my opinion. The…
Putnam County begins its playoff quest April 25 as the No. 3 seed from Region 4-AA after going 2-1 last week.The War Eagles (13-12, 12-2 Region 4-AA) split…
The Georgia Bulldogs beat the Ole Miss Rebels two games to one in Athens last week, taking their second-straight series win in conference play and their third…
Harbor Club is a gated lakefront community nestled along the shoreline of Lake Oconee in Greene County.Originally developed late in the 1980s, the developers…
The Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties’ raffle winner for Week 14 was Deb Grunnett (left) shown here accepting her prize from Rotarian and prize sponsor…
The Greene County Livestock Association and Greene County Extension have roped a milestone this year by bringing in the Bubba Oubre Rodeo Company for the 25th…
Jeffrey Knowles 82, of Eatonton passed away on April 20, 2024 at his home following lengthy medical problems. Mr.Knowles was born on November 8, 1941 to the…
She was born on November 21, 2015 in Bethlehem, Georgia. Her father was I’m No Angel, her mother was Felina.She was adopted on January 17, 2016 by Sylvia Davis…
Betty “Anne” Holloway, 90, of Eatonton passed away on March 15, 2024.Anne was born December 16th, 1933 to the late Ward and Minnie Holloway.Anne lived her…
