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Putnam County resident Lesa Adams made an impassioned plea to the county commission for increased funding to Putnam General Hospital. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Putnam County resident Lesa Adams made an impassioned plea to the county commission for increased funding to Putnam General Hospital. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

County’s $26.75 million budget creates controversy

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met on Aug. 30 and formally approved a more than $26.75 million Fiscal Year 2025 budget.The FY 2025 Putnam County budget allots approximately $6.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Passenger killed in single-vehicle wreck

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Labor Day holiday weekend was marred by tragedy Friday night when an Eatonton man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash.Residents along Scott Road reported hearing a loud boom and then losing their electrical power around 10:30 p.m.
BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

Passenger killed in single-vehicle wreck

Lynn Hobbs
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Labor Day holiday weekend was marred by tragedy Friday night when an Eatonton man lost his life in a  vehicle crash. Residents along Scott Road reported hearing a loud boom and then losing their electrical power around 10:30 p.m.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

State launches ad campaign for Medicaid program

Dave Williams
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The state agency that runs Georgia Medicaid is going all out to increase enrollment in Gov. Brian Kemp’s limited Medicaid expansion initiative beyond the paltry numbers who signed up during its first year.The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) launched a $10.
L-R: Eatonton Councilmembers Chip Walker, James Gorley, Michael Smith, Marie Rainey, Janie Reid, Mayor John Reid, and Mylle Mangum proudly show off brand-new signage heading into the city from its north side. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Eatonton Councilmembers Chip Walker, James Gorley, Michael Smith, Marie Rainey, Janie Reid, Mayor John Reid, and Mylle Mangum proudly show off brand-new signage heading into the city from its north side. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Literal sign of the times: Welcome to Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Almost the entire City Council showed up early Friday morning to unveil the first of four identical signs welcoming citizens and visitors to Eatonton. Only Ward 4 Councilmember Teresa Doster was unavailable due to foreign travel.
Freedom Rider Charles Person speaks alongside a copy of a historic photo that may have played a part in once saving his life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Freedom Rider Charles Person speaks alongside a copy of a historic photo that may have played a part in once saving his life. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Person adds personal touch to Freedom Riders history

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Under the title “When Blacks and Whites Work Together...” the Putnam County Republican Party hosted a unique event on Aug. 14 at Parkside Main Theater in Greensboro.
Putnam County resident Don Sadler sought answers from county commissioners last week in a frequently contentious meeting. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County resident Don Sadler sought answers from county commissioners last week in a frequently contentious meeting. IAN TOCHER/Staff

SPLOST 10 talks dominate county meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The county’s vote in November on whether or not to renew the one-cent SPLOST No. 10 sales tax appears to be developing into a major flashpoint issue.During the regularly scheduled Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting on Aug.
Students a part of the Summer Inspiration series work hard in the garden. (CONTRIBUTED)

Students a part of the Summer Inspiration series work hard in the garden. (CONTRIBUTED)

Summer Inspiration hosts successful series

Bailey McCully
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Beth Bacon and Kathy Smith presented a final look at Summer Inspiration to the Putnam County Board of Education, excluding board member Carol Ann Guthrie, who was not present at the meeting.
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