Making waves in 2019

Local athletes’ successes, departing officials and a hurricane that didn’t live up to the hype top the list of the year’s newsmakers

  • The Blue Crab Festival made its return to Palatka.
    The Blue Crab Festival made its return to Palatka.
  • Welaka experiences flooding during Hurricane Dorian.
    Welaka experiences flooding during Hurricane Dorian.
  • Michael Garcia turned pro on his 18th birthday.
    Michael Garcia turned pro on his 18th birthday.
  • Palatka Mayor Terrill Hill talks with new City Manager Bill Shanahan.
    Palatka Mayor Terrill Hill talks with new City Manager Bill Shanahan.
  • Georgia-Pacific expands its Palatka operation.
    Georgia-Pacific expands its Palatka operation.
  • Palatka Commissioner Mary Lawson Brown is honored for her 35 years of service.
    Palatka Commissioner Mary Lawson Brown is honored for her 35 years of service.
  • Treyvon Williams wins the 400-meter state championship in May.
    Treyvon Williams wins the 400-meter state championship in May.
From the return of the Blue Crab Festival to changes in government leadership, there were plenty of organizations and people who made news in Putnam County in 2019. Companies continued to invest in…

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