News

Glass in the entry doors of the community center at Jimmy Davis Park is shattered and scattered on the walkway after a rock was thrown through the doors. The rock was discovered all the way across the interior room, suggesting it slid that far when thrown, authorities say. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Glass in the entry doors of the community center at Jimmy Davis Park is shattered and scattered on the walkway after a rock was thrown through the doors. The rock was discovered all the way across the interior room, suggesting it slid that far when thrown, authorities say. CONTRIBUTED/EPD

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Jimmy Davis Park vandalized twice over weekend

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
A “Save Jimmy Davis Park” rally and social event were held Saturday. Ironically, the park was vandalized the day before and again the day after the events, according to authorities.
Luke H. Leverett/CONTRIBUTED

Luke H. Leverett/CONTRIBUTED

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Man pulls gun on golfers, now in jail

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A Putnam County man who reportedly pulled out a handgun and threatened golfers on a Greene County golf course last week is now in jail.
L is for Lake

L is for Lake

Exclusive Subscriber Content

PUTNAM A to Z: L is for Lake

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
Officers with the Milledgeville Police Department arrest Tabish Nigel Goddard for the murder of a Putnam County man. MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE FACEBOOK PAGE

Officers with the Milledgeville Police Department arrest Tabish Nigel Goddard for the murder of a Putnam County man. MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE FACEBOOK PAGE

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Milledgeville man arrested in Putnam man’s murder

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
A Putnam County man was found dead in Milledgeville Saturday morning, and the alleged killer was arrested Monday afternoon, according to authorities. The victim was identified as Joshua Corey Jones, 43, of Thomas Drive, which is on the shores of Lake Sinclair in southern Putnam County.
Purpose-built wakeboard boats are capable of creating sizable wakes that now must originate at least 200 feet from shore or structures, according to new Georgia law. Courtesy Benjamin Klaver/Unsplash.com

Purpose-built wakeboard boats are capable of creating sizable wakes that now must originate at least 200 feet from shore or structures, according to new Georgia law. Courtesy Benjamin Klaver/Unsplash.com

Exclusive Subscriber Content

New no-wake zone for wakeboard boaters

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Early last month, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 121, which imposes new restrictions on boaters engaged in towing wake boarders or providing a boat-generated wake for wake surfers.
Jaquavious Draymon Solomon/Photo courtesy of the Georgia Gazette

Jaquavious Draymon Solomon/Photo courtesy of the Georgia Gazette

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Gang members face additional charges

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Two Milledgeville teens who were arrested in connection with an early morning shooting at the Shell Food Mart in Eatonton are now facing more charges, including some for firing gunshots inside a residence where two toddlers were at the time. No one was injured in the incident.
More than 100 people gathered to release memorial balloons last Friday night outside a Shell station in Eatonton where Frederick Scott Jr. was murdered June 4, in a broad-daylight shooting.

More than 100 people gathered to release memorial balloons last Friday night outside a Shell station in Eatonton where Frederick Scott Jr. was murdered June 4, in a broad-daylight shooting.

A community grieves, holds hope for future

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Frederick Scott Sr. was the first to reach his 32-year-old son Frederick Lamar Scott Jr.’s side within seconds of his being shot June 4, beside the gas pumps of the Shell service station at the intersection of East Sumter and Oconee Streets in Eatonton. Scott Sr.
Dobbin Evans

Dobbin Evans

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Macon man fires gun in front of deputy’s home

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
A Macon man who reportedly fired a gun in front of a Putnam County deputy’s home was arrested and is being held in Putnam County Jail. It was later learned the man has “an extensive criminal history.” Putnam County Sheriff’s Sgt.
Subscribe to