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Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam Habitat

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 5, 2025
During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road.

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
May 29Johnny Mark Frazier, 67, of Milledgeville probation violationBarry Lee Hill, Jr, 37, of Milledgeville probation violationBryant Wallace Wright, 63, of Atlanta probation violationMay 30Brian Thomas Crooms, 49, of Gordon - adult restraint law seat belt 18 an; dui (alcohol); open container in...

Georgia lawmakers hear ideas for reducing cancer burden

Ty Tagami
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Lack of access to cancer screening is costing Georgia heartache and money, especially in rural areas with fewer doctors and an aging population, state lawmakers learned Tuesday.It was the second hearing of a study committee of the Georgia House of Representatives, which met in Albany at Phoebe...
(L-R): Brandon Burgess, president of Landmark Construction & Development, LLC, Millie Parke, GMC vice president of Auxiliary & Facility Operations, Pam Grant, GMC vice president of the Office of Advancement, Barb Rion, GMC Foundation chair, Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret), GMC president, GMC Col. Amy Lee, GMC Prep School principal, George Hogan, GMC Board of Trustees chair, Mary Parham-Copelan, mayor of Milledgeville, Rusty Courson, GMC Prep School athletic director, and Kayla Waddell, GMC Prep s

(L-R): Brandon Burgess, president of Landmark Construction & Development, LLC, Millie Parke, GMC vice president of Auxiliary & Facility Operations, Pam Grant, GMC vice president of the Office of Advancement, Barb Rion, GMC Foundation chair, Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, USA (Ret), GMC president, GMC Col. Amy Lee, GMC Prep School principal, George Hogan, GMC Board of Trustees chair, Mary Parham-Copelan, mayor of Milledgeville, Rusty Courson, GMC Prep School athletic director, and Kayla Waddell, GMC Prep s

GMC breaks ground on Waddell Dunn Athletic Facility

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Georgia Military College Prep School broke ground on its new 9,180 sq. ft. athletic complex, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program.

Milledgeville council considers P&Z concerns

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, June 5, 2025
City council held its second monthly meeting May 27 to discuss appointments to the planning and zoning board and a single ordinance and resolution.City Manager Hank Griffeth reported utility customers called and reported they received a letter from American Water Resources offering to purchase a...
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Belcher steps down as GCSU baseball coach

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Georgia College & State University Director of Athletics Wendell Staton announced that baseball coach Nolan Belcher has stepped down to accept the University of North Georgia head coaching position.“From my seat — and this is not hyperbole for me — Nolan Belcher is the best combination of baseball...

ARREST REPORTS

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
May 22Taylor Keith Blizard, 29, of Milledgeville driving while license suspended or revoked (misdemeanor); driving without a valid license (misdemeanor); fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer - misdemeanor; probation violation; restrictions on use of blue lights on vehicles; speedingKurt...
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