Letters to the Editor: Hot take on an Eatonton summer

Dear Editor, Another hot, hot week has passed, but we will survive. We really are survivors. Take a moment and reflect back on history. We have all been through some downfalls, et cetera, but we made it. By the way, did you know I have a couple of pet peeves? Well, I do.

Letters to the Editor: STRs promote Putnam County potential

Dear Editor, The Eatonton Messenger’s articles covering the issue of short-term rentals in Putnam County seem to be prominent in a lot of recent issues. Letters of Resignation, Letters to the Editor complaining about STRs, and coverage of BOC meetings prevail.

Letter to the Edtitor: Thank you for JDP improvements

Dear Editor, I am so proud of the work that is being done and has been done at Jimmy Davis Park. Thank you goes to the Putnam County Board of Commissioners. Special thanks to the citizens of this great city/county who have met and worked to get the concerns over to the board.

Letter to the Editor: Teacher intros very much appreciated

Dear Editor, It certainly was encouraging to read about the credentials of the new teachers who have been brought into our school system.

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.