It’s hard to imagine what an emergency rescuer has seen and done over a half-century of service. Joe Thompson was a member of the Eatonton—Putnam County volunteer rescue service, which started in June 1974. He retired this June after serving a full 50 years.“I’ve seen a lot and done a lot,” Thompson said. “It hasn’t always been pleasant. I’ve worked a lot of w...
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