Bond denied to man accused of fatal shooting

The man accused of murdering another customer at the Shell gas station in Eatonton has been indicted and denied bond, according to court records. Lajuan Peire Evans, 24, of Covington, turned himself in to authorities and was arrested on June 5, for the fatal shooting of Frederick Scott Jr.

Rehab center staff ‘kept everyone safe’

Passersby on State Route 16 last Wednesday, July 12, may have noticed several fire trucks and police cars as well as healthcare workers and patients in wheelchairs outside of Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation.

STR ordinance getting closer

Even with some changes still possible, Putnam County’s much-wrangled short-term rentals (STR) ordinance could become finalized in August.

Eatonton hotel project clears zoning hurdles

The prospect of an upscale, 50-room hotel in downtown Eatonton easily cleared city zoning hurdles this past week. Boston-based Drew Company plans to renovate the old Hotel Eatonton at 108 N. Madison Ave., expand it, and manage the finished project.

BOC: general obligation bonds may return

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is looking into a move that Putnam voters have not seen in 40 years or more. In fact, few – if any – Georgia counties or cities have used this method for financing public projects for decades.

Eatonton councilmember Reid elected to GMA board

Eatonton Council Member Janie Reid has been sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 20232024 term. Reid holds a seat as District Six's first Vice President.

Early voting proving popular as Georgia touts access, security

Georgians have taken to early voting in a big way. The Peach State ranked second in the nation for early voting last November, according to a new study released by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Greene County native appointed to Georgia DNR board

Gov. Brian Kemp has removed veteran Republican political operative Nick Ayers from the state Board of Natural Resources, citing an oversupply of board members from Georgia’s 5th Congressional District.

Congressional Republicans introduce voting reforms in Georgia

Congressional Republicans launched a bid Monday to adopt election reforms modeled after controversial legislation Georgia lawmakers enacted two years ago. Five GOP House members, including U.S. Rep.

Rich: Tink and my nerves

Tink is getting on my last nerve. I am trying to do business and keep my company going but he’s like a little, dark cartoon cloud popping in on my deal making. Normally, he would only know what I tell him which means he wouldn’t hear an entire conversation.