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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Nelson, Ga., follows Kennesaw's example in mandating gun ownership for households while Connecticut looks to strengthen gun controls - both attempts to improve safety - but which is the most effective?
The Gwinnett Parks & Rec calendar for April includes a photography contest, art shows. Mother-Daughter-Dolly Tea, Wheels & Deals Car Show, yard sales and Meteor Camp out.
Natura Pet Products expands its voluntary recall of dry pet foods.
The Peachtree Corners city council agenda also includes updates on community development planning issues.
The city processed 42 new business licenses for March 2013. Check out the list.
April 1: the day can bring out the kid in all of us.
The vehicle struck two guard rails and broke into two pieces, according to Gwinnett County Police.
Check out these five job openings in Norcross and the surrounding areas.
He took an employee hostage, held a knife to her throat, threatened to kill her, and tried to rob the Fresh 2 def store in Mall Corners.
The products could be infected with Listeria monocytogenes.
The voluntary food recall includes certain batches of Mini Quesadillas, Mini Pizza Slices, Philly Cheese Steaks and Mozzarella bites sold nationwide in November 2012.
Duluth Police Department issues BOLO for vehicle stolen from the scene of a recent homicide.
Here’s a handy step by step on how to bake hard-cooked eggs in the oven.
Elizabeth Bertram, a fourth grade student has been named the Peachtree Corners Rotary Club's student of the month.
Five tips for boiling eggs.
The movie is based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer, creator of the "Twilight Saga."
A Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the county in September, and this week the Georgia Supreme Court reaffirmed that ruling.
No, according to the experts, but that doesn’t mean there aren't lessons to be learned from what happened in Cyprus.
The sequel to "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Roadblock.