Rich: The good doctor

It was two years ago, around eleven in the morning on a Thursday. I was in our bedroom where, more often than not, I tucked in to write.

Letters to the Editor: Calling out the commish

Dear Commissioner Wooten – 4th District, In the August 15 BOC meeting, Commissioner, you shared your personal version of Putnam County. You describe a growing county and a place to call home for its citizens.

Crane: Rivian off and running

Though I do not believe that we should or will see a complete fleet conversion from fossil fuels to electric vehicles, they certainly should be a growing part of the mix. And if the U.S. is going to be a leader in this space, we do have to assemble and build those EVs somewhere.

Letters to the Editor: Here we go again …

Dear Editor, Ronald Reagan once said, “There you go again,” in response to his opponents’ half-truths and disinformation. In last week’s Eatonton Messenger, an editorial writer attempts exactly the same sleight of hand, telling part of a story in order to leave a false impression.

Letters to the Editor: Be careful of what you wish for; you just might get it

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter as a wake-up call to those who believe in public education. Recently, there has been a renewed push to “Let the money follow the child.

Rich: My wife and funerals

By John Tinker (sitting in for Ronda Rich) For some unknown reason, the other day, I began adding up the number of funerals I’ve attended since moving to the South. I stopped at eight since I quickly realized what a morbid, mental exercise I was undertaking.

Crane: The trials of Trump

Football season kickoff is only weeks away, as fans begin to break out the stats to analyze and make the case for how their favorites will perform, with prior performance being among the best indicators of future performance. Let’s take that metrics model to another venue.

Yarbrough: Honoring those who quietly honor

This week, I am going to talk about some unsung heroes who have been serving their country quietly and with dignity for the past 97 years – those who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. People often ask where I get my ideas for this space.

Letters to the Editor: Putting STR credit – or blame – where it belongs

Dear Editor, As I read The Eatonton Messenger each week there are letters to the editor and articles concerning STRs (short-term rentals) in Putnam County. The bulk of what I read only covers our current problems and concerns. How and when were STRs first allowed?

Letter to the Editor: Putnam BOE chair responds to prior letter

Dear Editor, Some letters to the editor distort or ignore facts that do not agree with their author’s beliefs. One example is the letter from Dale C. Bills that appeared in The Messenger on July 13, 2023. Mr.