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Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

Local firefighters learn auto extrication procedures

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
On Oct. 26-27, the Putnam County Fire Department hosted Crash Victim Extrication 1, a two-day training course delivered by the Georgia Fire Academy. The comprehensive 16-hour course focused on training fire personnel to respond effectively to motor vehicle crashes involving trapped motorists.
Last year’s Fireman Santa gifts for about 200 City of Eatonton kids nearly filled the garage area in the Eatonton Fire Department building on West Marion Street. EFD Chief Jamey Williamson said he hopes to deliver even more Christmas gifts to local kids this year. CONTRIBUTED

Last year’s Fireman Santa gifts for about 200 City of Eatonton kids nearly filled the garage area in the Eatonton Fire Department building on West Marion Street. EFD Chief Jamey Williamson said he hopes to deliver even more Christmas gifts to local kids this year. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton’s ‘Fireman Santa’ hoping for record results

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Eatonton Fire Department hopes to provide at least 250 kids who live within Eatonton city limits with Christmas presents from the department’s 15th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign.
Putnam County intends to purchase a 2021 LeeBoy 8530 paving machine to complete local road projects and other county-related paving jobs. LEEBOY.COM

Putnam County intends to purchase a 2021 LeeBoy 8530 paving machine to complete local road projects and other county-related paving jobs. LEEBOY.COM

Budget, paving dominates Putnam board meeting

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners held its regularly scheduled meeting last Friday morning, with reconciliation of the 2024 budget taking center stage. Most significantly, the budget was balanced without drawing on the fund balance.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

SUV stolen in Putnam recovered in N.C.

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, November 7, 2024
An Eatonton man’s SUV was stolen at a home he visited in Putnam County in September. The investigation that ensued seemed to follow twists and turns throughout the South before an arrest was made, and the accused is now in jail at Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.
Work is well underway on the expansive Ralin Construction site behind Putnam County Middle School alongside Hwy. 16 heading east out of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Work is well underway on the expansive Ralin Construction site behind Putnam County Middle School alongside Hwy. 16 heading east out of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

First look at new Putnam County Elementary School

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Last Thursday, more than 50 students in grades three through five at Putnam County Elementary School visited the construction site of their new school, now under construction on the east side of Eatonton behind Putnam County Middle School.
The Death at the Asylum exhibit hosts pictures, informational boards and artifacts. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

The Death at the Asylum exhibit hosts pictures, informational boards and artifacts. BAILEY MCCULLY/Staff

Death at the Asylum honors lives and progression of mental health

Bailey McCully
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Seeking Asylum debuted a new mini-exhibit in its “Fast Fading, A History of Central State Hospital” exhibit on Oct. 26. Fast Fading is the first exhibit to be housed in the former CSH train depot, which is being renovated by Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot into a cultural museum.
Sylvia, the famed ghost of Panola Hall, greets visitors during Haunted Eatonton. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Sylvia, the famed ghost of Panola Hall, greets visitors during Haunted Eatonton. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Ghosts come alive during Haunted Eatonton

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Eatonton’s otherworldly residents came alive last week to meet mortals during the Georgia Writers Museum’s annual Haunted Eatonton event.The sold-out ghost tours, choreographed in partnership with The Arts Barn and co-sponsored by the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, were held from Oct.
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