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Kevin “Jack” Reid (right) of the Eatonton Streets Department received 10-years’ service recognition from Mayor John Reid. Afterward, Jack Reid told city council, “Y’all don’t know how much I appreciate working with y’all, working with the community … the best thing that ever happened to me was when I came to the city.” (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Kevin “Jack” Reid (right) of the Eatonton Streets Department received 10-years’ service recognition from Mayor John Reid. Afterward, Jack Reid told city council, “Y’all don’t know how much I appreciate working with y’all, working with the community … the best thing that ever happened to me was when I came to the city.” (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

City Council: sculpture trail coming soon

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on June 4.
Eulalio De Leon Aldana

Eulalio De Leon Aldana

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Tip leads to possible trafficking victim

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
A young woman forced to stay in a hot car all day, every day, is suspected by local authorities of being a human trafficking victim, and a joint effort was made to get her to safety.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Carr asking feds to allow signal jamming in prisons

Dave Williams
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take immediate action to allow cellphone jamming devices to be used inside state prisons and local jails.The FCC currently prohibits state and local governments from using jammers.
Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No. 44 Food Mart at the intersection of Gray Highway and U.S. 441 Eatonton Bypass. (CONTRIBUTED)

Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No. 44 Food Mart at the intersection of Gray Highway and U.S. 441 Eatonton Bypass. (CONTRIBUTED)

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Three arrested for melee at convenience store

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
According to Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell, three Sparta men have been arrested in connection with a brawl at an Eatonton gas station.Around 3:15 a.m. April 28, Eatonton Police Officer Jeremy McClure responded to a call of a fight at the Jet No.
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Ossoff pledges to keep pressuring postal service

Dave Williams
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is vowing to put 'maximum pressure' on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to improve service at the regional mail processing center in Palmetto.“This is not on postal workers,” Ossoff, D-Ga., said Thursday after touring the facility and meeting with local postal service officials.
Georgia DNR Game Wardens Taylor Bingham (left) and Mason Miller conducted a safe boater class last month at Crowe Marine in Putnam County. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Georgia DNR Game Wardens Taylor Bingham (left) and Mason Miller conducted a safe boater class last month at Crowe Marine in Putnam County. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Free DNR class promotes safe boating practices

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
In a place dubbed “Lake Country,” it’s no surprise there are many boats. That means a lot of boaters, too, of all ages, levels of experience, and responsibility. And that’s where Game Wardens Taylor Bingham and Mason Miller come in with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Trumbo wins primary for BOE; turnout low

Josh Lurie
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The biggest story from the May 21 primary election may have been the low turnout, with just 12.3% of Putnam County voters casting ballots.One local race was on the ballot in District 4 for the Board of Education. Charles Trumbo defeated Mary Farmer for the Republican nomination.
Eatonton city council considers new dog park

Eatonton city council considers new dog park

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Eatonton city council considers new dog park

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Eatonton City Council convened May 20, and about a third of the 35-minute meeting was dedicated to discussing a potential pooch playground being built alongside the existing Butterflies & Blooms nature preserve.
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Holiday weekend yields arrests, hospital visits

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Stormy weather forced Eatonton’s Memorial Day ceremony to be canceled. Instead of honoring the fallen service members at Putnam County’s Veterans Wall of Honor Park, everyone met Monday for fellowship at the VFW Post 6686.However, the bad weather did not keep the lawbreakers away.
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