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Last week’s “coffee klatch”at Sylvia’s included (l-r): Adia Hendren, Laura Gardner, Susan Chase, Libby Gregory, Joanne Raatz, Patricia Gregory Wilson, Pam Jordan, and Lynn Romine. Not present were Vicki Bohe-Thackwell, Sandy Gregory, Cheryle McMichael, Holly Parker, Cindy Willis, and Virginia Wright. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Last week’s “coffee klatch”at Sylvia’s included (l-r): Adia Hendren, Laura Gardner, Susan Chase, Libby Gregory, Joanne Raatz, Patricia Gregory Wilson, Pam Jordan, and Lynn Romine. Not present were Vicki Bohe-Thackwell, Sandy Gregory, Cheryle McMichael, Holly Parker, Cindy Willis, and Virginia Wright. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Ladies group serves camaraderie by the cup

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Three common themes – love, laughter, and coffee – connect several local ladies each Thursday morning at Sylvia’s in downtown Eatonton.
EAA to host youth aviation camp at Baldwin airport. (CONTRIBUTED)

EAA to host youth aviation camp at Baldwin airport. (CONTRIBUTED)

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EAA to host youth aviation camp at Baldwin airport

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1685 is hosting a Young Eagles Aviation Workshop Day Camp next month at the Baldwin County Regional Airport next month.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Lightning strikes two Putnam County homes

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A quick response by firefighters saved two residences from being entirely destroyed by fire after lightning struck them in recent summer storms.
Together, all parcels represented almost 3,264 acres at a total taxable value of more than $3.04 million in 2023, which accounted for approximately $25,865 in payable city taxes last year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Together, all parcels represented almost 3,264 acres at a total taxable value of more than $3.04 million in 2023, which accounted for approximately $25,865 in payable city taxes last year. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Deannexation request runs up against city resistance

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Eatonton City Council’s scheduled July 15 meeting was dominated by a presentation from Ted Baggett of The Baggett Consulting Agency about de-annexation applications submitted in May and July last year by eight local landholders regarding ten parcels of land currently within city limits.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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BOE hears update on current school projects

Bailey McCully
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Putnam County Board of Education met on July 23 to approve this year’s dress code and hear updates on the new elementary and primary schools.The main change for the dress code was verbiage to ensure there would be no questioning of the rules between staff, teachers, students, and parents.
St. Mary’s was nationally recognized for providing high quality stroke care. (CONTRIBUTED)

St. Mary’s was nationally recognized for providing high quality stroke care. (CONTRIBUTED)

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St. Mary’s nationally recognized for providing high quality stroke care

News Staff
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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GBI investigating GCSU student death

Staff Reports
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is currently conducting a death investigation on a Georgia College & State University (GCSU) student who was found dead in her dorm room late last month.
Originally designed by Bob Landau and dedicated to Veterans Day 2014, the wall anchors the 15,500-square-foot Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park, a little west of downtown Eatonton alongside West Marion Street. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Originally designed by Bob Landau and dedicated to Veterans Day 2014, the wall anchors the 15,500-square-foot Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park, a little west of downtown Eatonton alongside West Marion Street. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

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Building a wall for past and present veterans

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Nikki Barker wears many hats. Now, she sports one, proclaiming her Iraqi Freedom U.S. Army veteran status. But Barker also serves as the local VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander, manager of the VFW Thrift Store, and president of the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor.
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