Judy Putnam, Patch Staff
- Peachtree Corners, GA
Email judy.putnam@patch.com, Phone 770-235-1790 Hometown Hialeah, Florida Bio: With over 15 years as an experienced journalist, Judy joined Patch in November 2010 after spending several years as editor and writer for a nationally distributed relocation magazine covering business, real estate, school and community news.
Her background includes 10 years as an editor and writer for several local golf publications where she covered both professional and amateur events throughout the state. She also worked as a freelancer for the AJC while attending college.
She graduated Georgia State University with a degree in journalism and a minor in American Literature. Judy has lived in the Atlanta metro area for over 25 years and currently resides in Duluth with her husband and two sons. When she's not reporting, you can find her out chasing a little white ball around the area golf courses.
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After Earth in Local Theaters Today (Sponsored)
Father-son duo Will and Jaden Smith reunite in this summer’s sci-fi blockbuster, After Earth. Sponsored by Sony.
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After 68-U, Chinese Restaurant Gets Passing Grade
Other restaurant inspection grades for Peachtree Corners restaurants range from 91-A to 96-A. Find out if your favorite eatery is on the list.
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Should a 6-year-old Have Been Punished for Taking Lego-sized Gun to School?
The Massachusetts kindergartner was given detention and could be suspended from the bus for bringing a lego-sized gun to school.
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Should Middle-Schoolers Be Asked About Their Sexual History?
The state of Georgia will lose nearly $2 million in federal funding for refusing to administer a survey to students in middle and high schools. Tell us if you think the state made the right call.
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10 Businesses Named That May Disappear in 2014
Do you drive a Volvo, shop at J.C. Penney or read Road & Track Magazine? Those brands may be gone by the end of next year.
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Would You Still Take a Cruise In Spite of Recent Cruise Line Woes?
Another cruise was cut short for more than 2,200 vacationers over the weekend after a fire broke out on a Royal Caribbean ship.
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Should State Parks Carry a Small Library of Religious Books?
First Bibles were out in state parks in Georgia, then they were back in, and now a national atheist group wants to donate its literature for use in Georgia's state parks. Is it time to remove all books, or carry a small library?
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Improvements to Peachtree Corners Circle Intersection In the Works
Gwinnett County has the work scheduled for late summer or early fall at the intersection of S.R. 141 and Peachtree Corners Circle
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City Talks Trash At Tuesday's Public Hearing
Peachtree Corners city leaders invited citizens to speak out on what they wanted in solid waste and yard waste pick up service.
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Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day
As before, the 2013 ceremony at the Fallen Heroes Memorial will be in Lawrenceville.
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Local Veterans Face Long Waits for VA Benefits
As our armed forces come home from the Middle East, the local Veterans Affairs benefits office serving Metro Atlanta is being stretched.
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Find Out Which Companies Give Worst Customer Service
Data from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index indicates customers are upset with a number of big-name companies -- Peachtree Corners shoppers what do you think?
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Where to Celebrate Memorial Day in Gwinnett
There is plenty to do on Monday, a day set aside to honor those who have sacrificed their lives to protect our nation.
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New Beer Growler Store Opens in Peachtree Corners
A growler store with 34 different varieties of unique brews debuts Saturday, May 25, off Peachtree Parkway.
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What Critics Are Saying About 'Epic'
One critic writes, "Overall, 'Epic' is still worthy of a family trip to the theaters. The overarching theme of good defeating evil and beautiful animation are surely to captivate young viewers and perhaps teach them a lesson or two i
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Norcross, GA|News|
What Critics Are Saying About 'Epic'
One critic writes about the title, "Not only is it generic-sounding and Google-unfriendly, it’s also one of the last words most viewers would use to describe the film."
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Father of Slain NHS Teen Sentenced to Prison
Nick Jackson, Sr., was sentenced Thursday for his involvement in a cocaine ring.
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Top Stories of the Week: Restaurant Reviews, Health Risks on the River and More
Here's a look at the top five most viewed stories on Peachtree Corners Patch during the past week. Click on the links to see what your friends and neighbors have been reading.
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Visually Stunning, 'Epic' Is Classic Tale of Good vs. Evil
The animated film "makes for pleasantly engaging viewing," says one critic but lacks a strong storyline says another.
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