Letters to the Editor: Dance your cares away

Dear Editor, In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, people of all ethnicities, ranging in age from high school kids to senior citizens, came out to Eatonton City Central Stage to learn to dance the Bachata from dance instructor Francisco Aguirre, once again connecting the Eatonton-Putnam...

Smith: Behind the lens with Cassie Wright

A book with photography being critical to its success brings about a need for creative handiwork on the part of the artist behind the lens.

Barbie: fantasies for men, fantasies for women

“Barbie has a great day every day. Ken only has a great day if Barbie looks at him.” From the Barbie movie, screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach I’m fortunate to have Bijan Robinson on my fantasy team.

Rich: Tink’s accidental stardom

Quite by accident, I have made Tink a star. I, without thought, have done what the biggest stars in Hollywood could not do. Mary Tyler Moore didn’t do it. Neither did Bruce Paltrow (who, by the way, I mourn that I never met. He died too young.). Mark Harmon. Denzel Washington. Will and Jada Smith.

Letters to the Editor: Circumstances surrounding Commissioner Foster’s resignation

Dear Editor, I am greatly disturbed by the circumstances surrounding Commissioner Foster’s resignation and eagerly await the findings of the investigation by the Attorney General. I am equally disturbed by the actions of the county commission at their meeting on September 1.

Letters to the Editor: An exciting week in Eatonton

Dear Editor, This has been another exciting week. Activities galore, my promoter’s hat barely made it off my head at night.

Rich: Nicole’s wisdom

“In so much as it is within your control in a situation, be kind.” My niece, Nicole, was telling me about a family meeting that she and her husband, Jay, had recently conducted with their five children. That commandment was the meeting’s foundation.

Crane: Knowing when it’s time to go home

I first had the pleasure of meeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in Scottsdale, Ariz., roughly six months into his first term.McConnell was energetic, vibrant, quick-witted, and very thoughtful in his public policy position statements. McConnell is now the U.S.

Letters to the Editor: Time to make waves in Lake Country?

Dear Editor, You kindly wrote an article about me and my 20/20 for 2024 hats ( The Eatonton Messenger, Sept. 7, A3). I first came up with the hat idea to voice my concerns about our government in D.C., aka “The rich men north of Richmond.

Letters to the Editor: Applauding progress on Putnam STR ordinance

Dear Editor, Often proposals before the Putnam County Board of Commissioners place them between a rock and a hard place: a darned if you do, darned if you don’t situation. Their handling of issues raised concerning the Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance is a perfect example.