Decisions, Decisions

3 relocation options suggested during contentious meeting

  • The Statue Relocation Selection Committee listens to moderator Jim Troiano explain details of a recommended site for the Confederate statue currently at the Putnam County Courthouse.
    The Statue Relocation Selection Committee listens to moderator Jim Troiano explain details of a recommended site for the Confederate statue currently at the Putnam County Courthouse.
  • A list of suggestions is displayed Thursday during the committee meeting.
    A list of suggestions is displayed Thursday during the committee meeting.
  • Residents watch the Statue Relocation Selection Committee debate suggestions about where to move the Confederate statue currently in front of the Putnam County Courthouse.
    Residents watch the Statue Relocation Selection Committee debate suggestions about where to move the Confederate statue currently in front of the Putnam County Courthouse.
  • Committee member and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Col. Joe Wells urges the community to unite rather than divide.
    Committee member and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Col. Joe Wells urges the community to unite rather than divide.
  • Palatka resident Bob Kerwin speaks from the perspective of the Confederate soldier atop the monument.
    Palatka resident Bob Kerwin speaks from the perspective of the Confederate soldier atop the monument.
During a rowdy meeting Thursday, the Statue Relocation Selection Committee reached three suggestions where to put the Confederate monument at the Putnam County County Courthouse.  The 11-member…

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