A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 54-year-old Hawthorne man Saturday.

Georgia-Pacific said Monday it is continuing to work to meet customers’ demands for paper products.

With store shelves empty of paper products in Putnam County and some areas across the country, Georgia-Pacific said it’s prepared to meet the demands of customers.

By Sarah Cavacini

Palatka Daily News

scavacini@palatkadailynews.com

Fear of coronavirus is sweeping the nation, but there is one U.S. representative from Florida who is not as susceptible to the panic.

Putnam County students will have an extra week of spring break, with state officials mandating closures in response to coronavirus.

Fairs in Putnam and a neighboring county can be added to the list of events that have been canceled because of coronavirus fears.

Palatka Daily News

There was no significant impact to operations at Georgia-Pacific’s mill in Palatka following an equipment fire.

By Al Krombach

Special to the Daily News

Early voting ends today, but despite coronavirus fears, polling locations will still be open Tuesday for the presidential preference primary.