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Latest News » Putnam County

Putnam County

Posted inGeorgia Places

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Putnam County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2023August 1, 2023

Home to Lake Oconee Putnam County is renowned for Lake Oconee, a sprawling body of water that provides recreation and stunning views. However, many people might not know that Lake Oconee is actually Georgia’s second-largest lake. Formed in 1979 after the construction of the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River, Lake Oconee covers over 19,000 […]

Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Tragic Crash in Putnam County Kills 5 People Including 2 Children. What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 1, 2023October 10, 2023
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Posted inAround Georgia

Around Georgia: A roundup of quick news items and photos from this week

by Thom ChandlerAugust 30, 2022September 24, 2023
Posted inCrime

Scam Alert: Pine straw scammers reported throughout Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2022September 24, 2023
Posted inCrime

Scam Alert: Beware of unauthorized pine straw sales in Putnam County

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022
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Posted inYour Family

Bobcat Fever: If you live in middle Georgia, bring your cats inside

by Denise M. Hatcher | CAES NewsMay 30, 2021May 30, 2021

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