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Death of Eatonton man under investigation

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Authorities are investigating the death of an Eatonton man after his body was found in his pickup truck Tuesday night.Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills said 34-year-old Nicholas Justin Dempsey was found by deputies around 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.
Joey “Superman” Davis (left) receives his retirement plaque from Eatonton Mayor John Reid. CONTRIBUTED

Joey “Superman” Davis (left) receives his retirement plaque from Eatonton Mayor John Reid. CONTRIBUTED

‘Superman’ receives retirement recognition

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Deputy Fire Chief Joey Davis’s last day on the job with the Eatonton Fire Department was March 31, leading to his 23 years and nine months of service being recognized prior to a city council meeting early last month. Davis received a plaque commemorating the occasion from Eatonton Mayor John Reid.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

BUIs, accident mar holiday fun on lake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Although it is a somber national holiday meant to remember and honor persons who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military, Memorial Day weekend is also considered the first “lake holiday” of the summer season.
State Rep. Trey Rhodes speaks to EPTAH at its May meeting. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

State Rep. Trey Rhodes speaks to EPTAH at its May meeting. IAN TOCHER/ Staff

Rhodes touts state progress at EPTAH meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Georgia House of Representatives member Trey Rhodes (R, District 124) recently addressed the Eatonton-Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) group during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses the crowd at Barrel 118 while Habitat for Humanity of Putnam Executive Director Murali Thiramul looks on during the announcement of Carter Crossing, expected to begin construction next spring. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam HFH

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road. The new neighborhood is being named after former U.S.
Blue lights illuminated downtown Eatonton Thursday night after a vehicle was observed driving the wrong way. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Blue lights illuminated downtown Eatonton Thursday night after a vehicle was observed driving the wrong way. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Missing Henry County man found by EPD officer

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A Henry County man who had been missing for a month is now safe and reunited with his family after being found by an Eatonton Police Officer.Around 10:30 p.m.
Ian Tocher/Staff

Ian Tocher/Staff

PCHS graduation signals new beginnings

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 29, 2025
“Now is when the struggle becomes real for you, and it will become real,” Putnam County High School Principal Dr. Andrew Cooper told 193 graduating seniors last Friday night at Al Reaves Field, behind Putnam County Middle School.
Hannah Erickson (center, kneeling) led an eager PCHS Beta Club crew in a major planting project to help beautify Jimmy Davis Park while eventually providing added privacy to nearby neighbors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Hannah Erickson (center, kneeling) led an eager PCHS Beta Club crew in a major planting project to help beautify Jimmy Davis Park while eventually providing added privacy to nearby neighbors. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PCHS Beta Club plants for future at JDP

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Jimmy Davis Park officially reopened last November, but work continues to make it a facility that all of Eatonton and Putnam County can be proud of and eager to visit.
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Missing man located by Eatonton police officer

News Staff
Friday, May 23, 2025
A Henry County man who had been missing for a month is now safe and reunited with his family after being found by an Eatonton Police Officer.Around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Eatonton Police Department Officer Chad Burket saw a 2013 Nissan Rogue traveling the wrong way on Marion Street.
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