Eatonton City Council advances events and local projects

The Eatonton City Council moved quickly through its agenda on April 20, approving event permits, advancing a new ordinance on large gatherings, and hearing from a local entrepreneur seeking to open a downtown fitness facility.

During public comments, Kenneth Juarez, a veteran and new business owner, outlined plans for Lake and Iron Fitness at 125 S. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Eatonton, describing i…