Lynn Hobbs

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Death of Eatonton man ruled natural causes

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

An Eatonton man whose body was discovered in his vehicle last week died of natural causes, authorities say.Around 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, a passerby along the 100 block of Crooked Creek Drive noticed a 2015 Nissan Titan down in the woods off the roadway and called Putnam County Sheriffâ€™s Office. When deputies arrived, they found 35-year-old Nicholas Justin Dempsey in the driverâ€™s se... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Residential, vehicle fires extinguished

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Eatonton and Putnam County fire fighters were busy last week battling four different fires on homes and a vehicle. Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain said no one was injured in any of the incidents.Harbor DriveOn Tuesday, June 3, a couple smelled smoke inside their home on the 100 block of Harbor Drive around 1:40 p.m.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
BOE names HEART award recipients

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Putnam County Board of Education members discussed a borrowing resolution, approved personnel changes, and recognized some outstanding employees at their monthly work session and in a called meeting Monday night.School Superintendent Derick Austin reminded board members that the school system had not needed to borrow funds in more than five years, but they would need to do so now to keep... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Death of Eatonton man under investigation

3 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Body The death of an Eatonton man is being investigated by authorities after his body was found in his pickup truck Tuesday night. Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said 34-year-old Nicholas Justin Dempsey was found by deputies around 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. A passerby along the 100 block of Crooked Creek Drive noticed a 2015 Nissan Titan down in the woods off the roadway and called the sheriff’s office.
BUIs, accident mar holiday fun on lake

3 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

Although it is a somber national holiday meant to remember and honor persons who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military, Memorial Day weekend is also considered the first “lake holiday” of the summer season. This year was no exception with many boaters out on Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair all weekend, despite some patches of stormy weather.Georgia Department of Natural R... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Missing Henry County man found by EPD officer

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

A Henry County man who had been missing for a month is now safe and reunited with his family after being found by an Eatonton Police Officer.Around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Eatonton Police Department Officer Chad Burket saw a 2013 Nissan Rogue traveling the wrong way on Marion Street. Burket made a traffic stop and pulled the Nissan over in front of Putnam County Courthouse in downto... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Milledgeville man charged with speeding 124 mph

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

After law enforcement authorities searched for a Milledgeville man for five months, he is now in jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.Quartez Jerome Madison, 31, of Pine Cone Road, Milledgeville, is facing charges including reckless driving and speeding.Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. James Barbee III saw two vehicles “traveling south... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Officers ‘risk their lives’ to rescue reckless driver

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

A Newton County man was rescued from his burning pickup truck by Eatonton police officers, and then handcuffed and taken to jail.Officer Kevin Malloy was standing on the sidewalk in front of Eatonton Police Department around 9:50 p.m. Saturday when a 2017 white Chevrolet Silverado went past at “a high rate of speed with the engine revved up,” according to Malloy’s incident report.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Woman flown to hospital after house fire

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Lynn Hobbs

A Putnam County woman was flown by medical helicopter this morning following a fire at her home. Putnam County Fire Department Chief Thomas McClain said a call came in at 7:59 a.m. reporting a porch fire at a residence on Rockville Springs Road. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames so that the house was not burned, he said. McClain did not identify the woman, but said she was flown to an area burn unit. The cause of the fire is under investigation, he said.
Three men mourned after fatal crash

1 month ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Lynn Hobbs

Subhead PUTNAM COUNTY A vehicle crash on U.S. Hwy. 441 claimed the lives of three North Georgia men on Thursday, April 24. The three men each left families, including young children, to grieve them.According to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, the men were traveling southbound on U.S. 441 in a 2024 Dodge Ram pickup truck that was towing a trailer loaded with commercial air conditioning equipment. As the Do... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.