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With tiny Journiee Burnney peering out from the center, her mother Ikeirra beside her was joined by (l-r) Habitat board member Linda Moore, builder Clark Harper, Eatonton Mayor John Reid and other family members as they each tossed a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the World Habitat Day groundbreaking.

With tiny Journiee Burnney peering out from the center, her mother Ikeirra beside her was joined by (l-r) Habitat board member Linda Moore, builder Clark Harper, Eatonton Mayor John Reid and other family members as they each tossed a ceremonial shovelful of dirt for the World Habitat Day groundbreaking.

Putnam Habitat creating ‘opportunity’ with home builds

Story And Photos By Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day, intended for worldwide reflection on the basic right of everyone to adequate shelter.
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Danny Ray Williams

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EPD and PCSO combine efforts on drug arrests

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Once again, the Eatonton Police Department and Putnam County Sheriff’s Office combined forces to get drugs off the streets. In the most recent arrest, they put a stop to drugs being sold from downtown businesses, according to Lt. Harry Luke.
The famous Rock Eagle of Putnam County is free to view from an observation platform at the park alongside State Highway 441, near Putnam County High School. CONTRIBUTED

The famous Rock Eagle of Putnam County is free to view from an observation platform at the park alongside State Highway 441, near Putnam County High School. CONTRIBUTED

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PUTNAM A to Z: Q is for Quartzite

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
A to Z Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain...
Putnam County’s new fire rescue boat, “Sinclair 1,” is the same color and has the same graphics as the department’s new fire trucks. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County’s new fire rescue boat, “Sinclair 1,” is the same color and has the same graphics as the department’s new fire trucks. CONTRIBUTED

Fire Department has new rescue boats for each lake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fire rescue boats designed specifically for Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee have arrived for the Putnam County sides of the lakes to assist in any type of public safety agency’s rescue efforts.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Changes considered in county development, fire protection and zoning

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Staff recommendations for changes in Putnam County’s development regulations, fire protection and safety code, and zoning ordinance will likely come under review for possible passage next month. Fire protection and safety make up the bulk of the recommended changes.
Mike Collins/CONTRIBUTED

Mike Collins/CONTRIBUTED

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Collins provides Putnam with mobile office hours

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) announced Sept. 21 that mobile office hours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5 will be available at the Putnam County Courthouse in Eatonton, open to all 10th District constituents.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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County board hears D3 candidate comments

Rufus Adair
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Three minutes is not a long time given to individual speakers during the public comments opportunity of county commission meetings, but it was just enough to gain some insight into candidates hoping to fill the District 3 seat on the Putnam County Board of Commissioners.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Voting deadlines established

Rufus Adair
Thursday, September 28, 2023
With the close of candidate qualifying last week, Putnam Elections Supervisor Kimberly Rudolph announced deadlines and schedules for various forms of District 3 voting in the Nov. 7 special election for that district’s county commission seat, recently vacated by Alan Foster.
Since opening in 2008, The Plaza’s stage has hosted the likes of Lee Greenwood, John Berry, and The Gatlin Brothers, as well as tribute acts to classic artists like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, and Elton John. It also has provided an important platform for emerging stars like Eatonton’s own Matt Rogers, pianist Barron Ryan, and the classically trained musicians of the Take3 Trio.

Since opening in 2008, The Plaza’s stage has hosted the likes of Lee Greenwood, John Berry, and The Gatlin Brothers, as well as tribute acts to classic artists like The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett, and Elton John. It also has provided an important platform for emerging stars like Eatonton’s own Matt Rogers, pianist Barron Ryan, and the classically trained musicians of the Take3 Trio.

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The Plaza continues 15th-anniversary celebration

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The first half of The Plaza Arts Center’s 15th year was a big hit, and part two continues the celebration.
Dad showing his son how to reel in a fish. STOCK PHOTO

Dad showing his son how to reel in a fish. STOCK PHOTO

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Georgia lawmakers to tackle fishing rights issue

Dave Williams
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Georgia lawmakers passed legislation on the last day of this year’s General Assembly session guaranteeing Georgians the right to fish in navigable portions of the state’s rivers and streams. While the public’s right to fish had been established in Georgia for generations, Gov.
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