County opens new full-time fire station

The Putnam County Fire Department announced last week that as of July 1, PCFD Station 7 in the Long Shoals area (111 Crowe Dr., Eatonton), has been assigned two full-time career firefighters and Fire Engine No. 7.

A PCFD release said these assignments significantly enhance emergency response capabilities to the eastern edge of Putnam County near the bottom end of Lake Oconee. They also boost the de…