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Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

One arrested in Eatonton Waffle House shooting

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 31, 2024
A barrage of gunfire outside of Eatonton’s new Waffle House Monday caused quite the chaos, but Eatonton police officers were quickly on hand securing the scene. No one was injured, and one arrest was made. According to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, the investigation remains active.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

How votes are counted to reach ‘official’ status

Rufus Adair
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The meaning of the national trend toward early voting – enthusiasm, conviction, worries about the “American experiment in self-government,” or simple convenience – may not be parsed out until after next Tuesday’s Election Day polls close.Maybe well after.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Kemp announces another $1B tax rebate

Dave Williams
Thursday, October 24, 2024
For the second time in three years, Gov. Brian Kemp is giving Georgians a tax rebate worth more than $1 billion.Kemp said Tuesday he will include the rebate in the mid-year budget he introduces to the General Assembly in January.
The Honor Flag line supports the wounded veterans as they arrive at the Elks Lodge. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Honor Flag line supports the wounded veterans as they arrive at the Elks Lodge. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Lake Oconee Elks Lodge honors wounded veterans

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Georgia Safari International and the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge No. 2849 presented an Honor Ride on Oct. 18 to support wounded veterans.Veterans and supporters met at Home Depot, and at 10:30 a.m., the procession of bikes and cars, led by Greene County Sheriff Donnie Harrison, began down Hwy.
L-R: Eatonton Youth Leadership graduates John Van de Planque, Baylen Yarbrough, Colby Cash, Eatonton Councilwoman Janie Reid, Seth Harris Jr., Jake Rich, and Jay Terrell. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

L-R: Eatonton Youth Leadership graduates John Van de Planque, Baylen Yarbrough, Colby Cash, Eatonton Councilwoman Janie Reid, Seth Harris Jr., Jake Rich, and Jay Terrell. EMME CLAUSE/Staff

Eatonton Youth Leadership graduation at The Plaza

Emme Clause
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Proud families gathered at The Plaza Arts Center last Thursday for the 2024 Eatonton Youth Leadership graduation ceremony, where six young high school students were honored for their commitment to learning and leading their community.Guest speaker Freddie D.
Backed up by her dad Jeff Mansfield and surrounded by senior classmates, 2024 Gatewood Homecoming Queen Sarah Mansfield is crowned by last year’s queen Taylor Moreno, with Gatewood Head of Schools Jeff Decker (right) looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Backed up by her dad Jeff Mansfield and surrounded by senior classmates, 2024 Gatewood Homecoming Queen Sarah Mansfield is crowned by last year’s queen Taylor Moreno, with Gatewood Head of Schools Jeff Decker (right) looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood crowns its new Homecoming Queen

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 24, 2024
During halftime of last Friday's football game against Edmund Burke Academy in Eatonton, Gatewood held its Homecoming Queen ceremony, which had been postponed for two weeks due to Hurricane Helene.
Quadric M. Griffin

Quadric M. Griffin

Man accused in fast-food robbery is behind bars

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 24, 2024
An Eatonton man is in jail after robbing the Eatonton McDonald’s at gunpoint, according to authorities. No one was injured in the robbery.Quadric Markee Griffin, 38, of Eatonton, was arrested Oct.
Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown (left) and challenger Richard Garrett spoke before interested voters last Thursday at the Butler-Baker school in Eatonton. A follow-up faceoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown (left) and challenger Richard Garrett spoke before interested voters last Thursday at the Butler-Baker school in Eatonton. A follow-up faceoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this Thursday at The Plaza Arts Center. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam BOC candidates face voters in lively Q&A

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Incumbent Republican Putnam County District 2 Commissioner Daniel Brown and Democratic challenger Richard Garrett faced approximately two dozen engaged voters last Thursday from the stage at the decommissioned Butler-Baker school in Eatonton.
Land developer George Kelecheck (foreground) and Greg Ramsey, design chief of Asheville, N.C.based Village Habitat Design, gave an extensive presentation about the benefits of long-term development planning to the Putnam BOC. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Land developer George Kelecheck (foreground) and Greg Ramsey, design chief of Asheville, N.C.based Village Habitat Design, gave an extensive presentation about the benefits of long-term development planning to the Putnam BOC. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Land use dominates BOC meeting on several levels

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The regularly scheduled Oct. 15 Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting opened with more than 45 minutes of often spirited debate over redefining 5.44 acres at 133 Whitney Dr.
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