Lynn Hobbs

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Storms wash out roads

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead April showers a little too heavy Monday A deluge of rainfall Monday created more than just an inconvenience for many in Putnam County.Downed trees were reported throughout the county, quite a few of them blocked roadways, according to reports. Putnam County Fire Department firefighters and Putnam County Public Works crews steadily worked to remove the trees to keep roads drivable.Three roads, however, received more seri... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Voting fraud charge lands man in jail

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

An Eatonton man is in jail facing voter fraud charges, according to authorities.Quirino Voncell Boles, 44, of Hudson Drive, was arrested and held in Putnam County jail on Feb. 27 on the charges of false swearing; voting by an unqualified elector or giving false information; and probation violation. The unlawful voting took place Oct. 22, 2024, in Putnam County, the same day that Boles pl... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Roads washed out in Putnam County

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Body The deluge of rainfall that hit the state earlier today has washed out several roads in Putnam County, according to authorities. An alternate route has been created for residents of one of those roads, said Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills and Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute. The 100 block of East River Bend Drive is impassable, Sills said.
EPD intercepts possible prison contraband

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead One arrested, one sought Eatonton Police Department officers intercepted a package of contraband believed to be intended for drop off at a nearby prison before it reached its destination last week.A woman was arrested, and law enforcement officers are still seeking her husband, according to EPD Investigator Hargrove Jones.While on patrol around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, Officer Kevin Malloy saw a blue N... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Family, rescuers give insight on search for missing boater

1 month ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lynn Hobbs

The month-long mystery of the missing boater on Lake Oconee came to an end Sunday. The body of Gary Jones was found by a specialized search and recovery team from Wisconsin.When the Jones family met with the media Sunday alongside the searchers, organizations, law enforcement agencies and volunteers, they were asked if they thought this moment would ever come.“Of course,” repl... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Missing boater Gary Jones found

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead Family, rescuers give insight, thoughts on search for missing boater The month-long mystery of the missing boater on Lake Oconee came to an end Sunday. A specialized search and recovery team from Wisconsin found the body of Gary Jones.When the Jones family met with the media Sunday alongside the searchers, organizations, law enforcement agencies, and volunteers, they were asked if they thought this moment would ever come.“Of cou...
Fire destroys Eatonton mobile home; family safe

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Fire claimed the home of an Eatonton man and his 18-year-old daughter Friday, March 7, Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson said. No one was injured.“But it destroyed the home,” Williamson added.The fire department received the call from Putnam County’s 911 dispatcher at 12:30 p.m. and arrived at the scene four minutes later, according to Williamson. The residence was an old... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Search efforts for Jones scaled back; Sills addresses rumors

1 month ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead PUTNAM COUNTY Search efforts for the body of Gary Jones in Lake Oconee using dogs and divers have been suspended until further notice, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills announced Sunday.“Georgia DNR game wardens and Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies will continue to conduct shoreline searches daily,” he added.Sills explained the Department of Natural Resources and his deputies will contin... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Search efforts for Jones scaled back

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead Sills helps address rumors Search efforts for the body of Gary Jones in Lake Oconee using dogs and divers have been suspended until further notice, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills announced Sunday.“Georgia DNR game wardens and Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies will continue to conduct shoreline searches daily,” he added.Sills explained that DNR and his deputies will continue to search the shoreline ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Burning leaf pile on Steel Bridge Court becomes wildfire

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Breezy conditions combined with low humidity caused an intentional fire on a pile of leaves in a Putnam County residential yard to quickly get out of control last Wednesday.A resident on Steel Bridge Court was burning leaves in their yard when the fire crept from the leaf pile to a large barn, which quickly became fully engulfed in flames, according to Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McC... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.