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Kemp traveling to Canada for trade conference

Dave Williams
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada next week amid an atmosphere of uncertainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor.
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City considers permits, food service, secret compartments

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on June 3, during which consideration was given to extending the time limits on two certificates of appropriateness (COAs) for making alterations to historical properties at 300 N. Madison Ave. and 303 N.
The fire in this single-wide was reportedly caused by a window unit air conditioner plugged into an extension cord. CHIEF WILLIAMSON/Contributed

The fire in this single-wide was reportedly caused by a window unit air conditioner plugged into an extension cord. CHIEF WILLIAMSON/Contributed

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Residential, vehicle fires extinguished

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Eatonton and Putnam County firefighters were busy last week battling four different fires on homes and a vehicle. Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain said no one was injured in any of the incidents.
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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.
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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

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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

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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

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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.
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