Letter to the Editor: More quarry concerns

In his full-page letter (The Eatonton Messenger, A8, Apr. 9, 2026), Hans Dawson of Putnam County Stone, LLC, wrote that “opponents (of the quarry) are transplants.” Is Mr. Dawson a lifelong resident of Putnam County?

Letter to the Editor: Sincere thanks at a difficult time

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Eatonton Messenger for allowing us to share our appreciation during this incredibly difficult time following the loss of our son, Kyle Richardson, who passed away in a car accident on Southshore Drive on the morning of March 30, 2026.

Letter to the Editor: Quarry questions continue

Apparently, the quarry company feels it needs a fair opportunity to address the legitimate concerns of Putnam residents, which quarry co-owner Hans Dawson called baseless accusations. He claims they intend to explain in detail what they do, how they do it, and why residents are protected.Yet, Mr.

Rich: When children outgrow you

Through the years, I’ve watched friends step back and allow their children to grow into adults. There has been very little meddling, and without exception, those children have turned into fine people.

Benjamin-Smith: Wandering and wondering

Wandering and wondering, that’s exactly what I’m doing. They call it March Madness, and I can really agree wholeheartedly with the description, but listen carefully. I have enjoyed every day.Let me start off with church services at various churches around town. March 15th at my church, St.

Tocher: The contrasts are unavoidable

I keep thinking about how far away they are.Literally as I write this, four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission will travel farther from Earth than any human beings have ever been before, peaking at 252,756 miles away as the crow flies.

Rich: Pictures on the wall

Coffee cup in hand, I stopped at the window and took in the beauty of a Tennessee early morning.It was all so pretty and soothing, with a perfectly manicured yard, large trees, a blackboard fence, and horses grazing.I thanked the good Lord for the opportunity to see such a pretty sight.

Yarbrough: Back to a hometown that is no longer home

The American novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “You Can’t Go Home Again.” He was right. You can’t.I tried — with my friend, Philip.A near-fatal bout of sepsis has made driving a challenge for me and a firm no-no, according to my kids.

Crane: SAVE Act not worth saving

Early in my career, I spent nearly five years working for then-Secretary of State Max Cleland.The office had many roles and responsibilities, but I was interested in our work overseeing and certifying state elections.

Rich: The beauty of Easter

Every Easter Sunday morning, my husband, Tink, doesn’t crawl out of bed to attend Sunrise Service.He jumps out of bed, dresses, then leans over to kiss me goodbye. “I’ll be back to get you for church,” he says softly.“Okay,” I mumble while pulling the covers up to my chin and going back to sleep.