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Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

New state election rules under fire

Dave Williams
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Voting rights advocates and local election officials criticized new rules that the Republican-controlled State Election Board has approved in recent weeks, arguing that they are unnecessary mandates that will only cast doubt on the voting process.
Crews work on downed limbs and power lines at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Madison Road at the north end of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Crews work on downed limbs and power lines at the intersection of North Maple Avenue and Madison Road at the north end of Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Hurricane Helene causes damage in the area

Ian Tocher
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Tragically, at least 25 people in Georgia lost their lives to Hurricane Helene. At the same time, the far south and eastern side of the state suffered billions of dollars in total damage, and as of Tuesday morning, approximately 350,000 people remained without electric power statewide.
BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

Haze, odor from Conyers BioLab fire hits Putnam

Lynn Hobbs
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
A cloudy haze settled over Eatonton and Putnam County on Monday and Tuesday, and many people called the 911 center complaining of the strong chlorine odor, according to Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills, who also serves as the county’s Emergency Management Agency director.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

12-year-old arrested for school threats

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Another Putnam County student has been arrested for making threats at school, Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.On Thursday, Sept. 19, a Putnam County Middle School teacher overheard the threat and immediately reported it to Principal Monica Macklin, who called Cardwell.
Josh and Lauren Sprayberry (left) were joined by family members in a ceremonial groundbreaking last Thursday for the Len Resort & Residences, slated for completion in May 2026 on the Putnam County shores of Lake Oconee. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Josh and Lauren Sprayberry (left) were joined by family members in a ceremonial groundbreaking last Thursday for the Len Resort & Residences, slated for completion in May 2026 on the Putnam County shores of Lake Oconee. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Len Resort breaks ground, outlines project

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 26, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Len Resort & Residences on the Putnam County side of Lake Oconee last Thursday afternoon attracted a sizable crowd, largely made up of Putnam and Greene counties’ movers and shakers, including politicians, business owners, real estate executives, and county...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Man injured in shooting at homecoming celebration

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, September 26, 2024
A 40-year-old Madison man was wounded during a homecoming celebration at Butler-Baker School in Eatonton early Saturday.Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell said the man was shot in one of two shootings that happened around 1 a.m. The shooter turned himself in to authorities Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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