The first decade of the 21st Century was cruel to Putnam County when the 2008 recession hit. Businesses closed, people moved away and the county became one of the state’s poorest.

Walk into Angel’s Diner most anytime it’s open and you’re likely to hear a story.

It’s hard to miss if you’re driving down St. Johns Avenue. There’s the yellow Soundgarden sign for the music store. On the wall in the alley to your right as you enter the store is the peace wall.

It’s like the big screen comes to town every time students from the local high school give a musical theatre performance on stage.

Putnam County has a famous history when it comes to producing notable sports stars.

One could be forgiven for driving past St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Palatka without noticing it.