Tag Archives: Putnam County Democratic Party

Putnam County Democrats and NAACP collect through Friday for Helping Hands Annual Juneteenth Food Drive. NAACP Legal Redress Chair Anne Austin said the Juneteenth Food Drive had been going on for at least three years. Austin said that while they commemorate the Proclamation that finally freed the slaves two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, they try and help the community’s ... Read More »

The Putnam County Democratic Party selected Barbara Myers to be the nominee for the 9th district county commission seat. Myers was recruited by a member of the Candidate Recruitment Committee to be the nominee. Her name was then presented to the full Executive Committee to be selected as the Democratic nominee by electronic vote due to the monthly meeting being ... Read More »

The Putnam County Democratic Party and the local NAACP have partnered for a commodity drive celebrating Juneteenth. Coordinator Anne Austin said commodities will be distributed through Helping Hands. Austin said from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM through Thursday, anyone can donate money or goods to support those struggling in the community. “Without economic freedom, you’re not a free person,” Austin said. “You ... Read More »