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Variances sought for old Eatonton Hotel building

Rufus Adair

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Two significant development projects affecting downtown Eatonton and the Lake Oconee area appear to be near – but not yet at – the boiling point. Both involve zoning decisions, but only one will likely come to some resolution in the next week or so.

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Eatonton woman killed in motor scooter crash

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, July 6, 2023

An Eatonton woman lost her life after a motor scooter crash, according to authorities. The victim, Misty Renee Hunnicutt, 48, of Eatonton, was traveling along Wards Chapel Road around 8:30 p.m. on June 29.

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Woman dies after accident with deer

Lynn Hobbs

Thursday, June 29, 2023

A woman driving a scooter last night was thrown from the scooter when she hit a deer, according to authorities. She succumbed to her injuries later at Putnam General Hospital. The victim, Misty Renee Hunnicutt, 48, of Eatonton, was traveling along Wards Chapel Road around 8:30 p.m.

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EPWSA, Piedmont work on expiring water deal

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

If early talks about the expiration of a 20-year deal struck in 2007 are any indication, service areas for the Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority (EPWSA) and the private Piedmont Water Co. will basically remain the same as they are now.

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State Sen. Williams speaks to local GOP

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

State Senator Rick Williams addressed Putnam County Republican Party stalwarts Monday evening, answering questions and reporting on bills he had worked on during this winter’s session of the General Assembly.

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Putnam STR ordinance postponed

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Suggestions of a quick, final decision on a revamped short-term rentals (STR) ordinance by the Putnam County Board of Commissioners may, like Mark Twain’s famous rejoinder after receiving news of his death, be premature.

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BOE to revise public participation policy

Bailey McCully

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The Putnam County Board of Education heard public comments related to parent communication and involvement with the schools on June 26, and learned updates are coming related to the Public Participation in Board Meetings policy draft.

Carrying signs and wearing t-shirts emblazoned with Save Jimmy Davis Park, more than 200 people marched up Eatonton’s Jefferson Avenue.

JDP supporters march to courthouse steps

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The resurrection of Jimmy Davis Park received a very public show of support Saturday morning as more than 200 local residents marched the mile from the park to a rally on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn in downtown Eatonton.

Eatonton Police Dept. Officer Hargrove Jones is pictured with stolen items from a burglary case he investigated. The items were recovered and returned to the owner. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

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Eatonton burglars caught in Tennille

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

A former Eatonton resident reportedly drove back to her previous town and stole approximately $20,000 worth of equipment. A week later she was back again, being booked into Putnam County jail.

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Commissioners discuss STR law, hospital board, road repaving

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

A “week at the beach” may have long been a way of life in coastal communities, but the downside to some party weekends at Putnam’s lakefront properties has apparently risen rather quickly. “Too many people, too much noise, too many cars, up too late,” is the way one homeowner put it.

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