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Over 1.3 million Georgians were uninsured, and 118 of the state’s 159 counties were limited to a single carrier for coverage options. (CONTRIBUTED)

Over 1.3 million Georgians were uninsured, and 118 of the state’s 159 counties were limited to a single carrier for coverage options. (CONTRIBUTED)

State-based health insurance exchange opens enrollment Nov. 1

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Five years ago, Georgia’s health insurance landscape was inadequate at best. Over 1.3 million Georgians were uninsured, and 118 of the state’s 159 counties were limited to a single carrier for coverage options.
Lexy Doherty (CONTRIBUTED)

Lexy Doherty (CONTRIBUTED)

Dougherty defines 10th District congressional run

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Lexy Doherty, a Democratic congressional candidate in Georgia’s 10th District, began introducing her agenda for working families to Georgia voters last week.Doherty, 31, is running for the seat currently held by Republican Representative Mike Collins.
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale spoke on Aug. 9 before a Georgia Senate panel. (File Photo)

Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale spoke on Aug. 9 before a Georgia Senate panel. (File Photo)

Barksdale defines costs of prosecution at senate hearing

Greenberry Moore
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale was one of three DAs to testify on Aug. 9 before a Georgia Senate panel.He took advantage of the opportunity to highlight problems facing his office and others in the criminal justice system.
Lake Country Rural Health Initiative has announced it will hold a free health screening clinic on Sept. 8. (CONTRIBUTED)

Lake Country Rural Health Initiative has announced it will hold a free health screening clinic on Sept. 8. (CONTRIBUTED)

Free health screenings coming to Eatonton

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Lake Country Rural Health Initiative has announced it will hold a free health screening clinic on Sept. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. on the Putnam County Courthouse lawn. Screenings will be available for all ages and are expected to take less than 30 minutes.
Jim Auchmutey will lead the annual workshop. (CONTRIBUTED)

Jim Auchmutey will lead the annual workshop. (CONTRIBUTED)

GWM brings back non-fiction workshop

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Are you a new or aspiring writer with a non-fiction story you’re eager to tell? Are you ready to finally birth that book you have been thinking about for years?Do you hear people say, “You oughta write a book?” Suppose you answer “yes” to any of these questions.
(Contributed)

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Publix on board with Waterway Soiree

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The Waterway Soiree, scheduled for Aug. 23-25 in Greensboro and on Lake Oconee, has announced Publix Supermarket as its official grocer, with nearby anchor stores in Greensboro and Milledgeville.As the official grocer of the Waterway Soiree, Publix will be onsite at all weekend festivities.
Joshua Loyd Bruinekool

Joshua Loyd Bruinekool

Husband sentenced to 20 years for fatal wreck

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, August 22, 2024
A man was sentenced to 20 years after he pled guilty Monday to vehicular homicide in the first degree for the death of his wife.Joshua Loyd Bruinekool, 45, of Eatonton, was sentenced by Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen A.
Susan Usry, executive director at The Plaza Arts Center, presented to the council asking for approval to apply for a cultural arts facilities grant. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Susan Usry, executive director at The Plaza Arts Center, presented to the council asking for approval to apply for a cultural arts facilities grant. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

City council approves $8.2 million FY25 budget

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 22, 2024
With the details previously hammered out, Eatonton City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve its $8.228 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Six of seven councilors were present for the vote, with Ward 4’s Teresa Doster absent.
BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

BREAKING NEWS | THE EATONTON MESSENGER

Eatonton shooting under investigation

Lynn Hobbs
Friday, August 16, 2024
Eatonton Police Department officers are investigating a shooting that took place in Eatonton last night. No one was injured, Police Chief Howell Cardwell said.A few minutes after 8 p.m.
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