Rich: God bless our military

Our friend, Levi Bowman, is a scion of the multi-awarded Isaacs, who are famous for their blood harmony in their bluegrass gospel group. His mother is Becky Isaacs Bowman.The Isaacs are the ONLY gospel group to be members of the respected Grand Ole Opry.

Yarbrough: The possibilities of becoming a duke

I am looking for a new job. No, I’m not planning on giving this one up. I’m having too much fun messing with the humor-impaired, but I feel like I am ready for a new challenge, like maybe becoming a duke.My sources tell me the position of Duke of York has recently opened up.

Letter to the Editor: E-PCOC endorses SPLOST 10

Dear Editor,In communities like ours, local decisions often have the greatest impact. One of the most important tools we have to shape Putnam County’s future is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) — which, it’s important to note, is not a new or additional tax.SPLOST 10, on the Nov.

Letter to the Editor: Putnam County’s road to ruin?

Dear Editor,The Board of Commissioners’ Oct. 21 discussion exposed a severe dereliction of duty: the abandonment of Wooten Roads without formally proving ownership. This action alone highlights a disturbing pattern of fiscal mismanagement and administrative negligence.

Letter to the Editor: Putnam County needs to ‘do it right’

Dear Editor,Commissioners, thank you for scheduling the Oct. 22 work session to discuss Putnam County development, particularly considering the recently implemented six-month rezoning moratorium.

Ridings: Local newspapers keep communities strong

Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection — residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions.Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.

Benjamin-Smith: Wandering down memory lane

I am totally exhausted.I have been wandering mentally and physically for weeks. Why? Because I think I am forgetting lots of things. Then I remember my grandmother's sayings. She lived to be 110 blessed years.

Letter to the Editor: Countering PCRP criticism

Dear Editor,I am writing in response to Bill and Barbara Vargo’s recent authoring of a rebuttal letter (The Eatonton Messenger, Oct.

Letter to the Editor: County commissioner considers city council candidate

Dear Editor,I am so proud of Fred Lowe for stepping up as the sole challenger in next month’s Ward 3 City Council election in Eatonton.Too often, incumbents in local races nationwide face zero opposition.

Smith: Trout dreams

Helen. This Georgia mountain town, in an earlier day, was an enclave for bountiful logging opportunities — but then it went into decline and now depends on tourism to survive economically.