Greene: Familiarity breeds indifference

One of the more entertaining phenomena of 2026 is happening right now. Freddy, an anonymous German tourist, is traveling through the United States with two friends for World Cup matches. He is documenting the journey on X/Twitter.To be clear, Freddy isn’t awed by famous landmarks.

Yarbrough: Looking back, and ahead, in Georgia elections

The primaries are over, and it’s time to analyze the results in Georgia. Before I begin, it is important that you know Donald Trump has not commented on this column or its author.That is because he doesn’t know either exists.

Letter to the Editor: Questioning need for fire chief vehicle

Dear Editor,After reading about the Putnam County-Eatonton automatic aid agreement between the fire departments (The Eatonton Messenger, Page A2, June 11, 2026), I believe this is a good thing.

Rich: Gavin

From the oven, I pulled a peach cobbler that bubbled and popped beautifully. Outside, spring had come calling to resurrect what winter had lulled to sleep.

Yarbrough: Will you leave this a better world?

Have you ever thought about your legacy?Legacy is defined as “the lasting impact one leaves on the world, both the tangible assets they pass down and the intangible influence they have on others.”For some reason, I have been pondering that lately.

Letter to the Editor: Sheriff addresses roadside signs

To the public,There seems to be a lack of knowledge about the law and political signs, or signage in general, and I want to assist the public with this issue.Political signs and their placement have been an exceptionally contentious matter this year, and I feel it is incumbent upon me to clarify...

Letter to the Editor: Quarry needed to provide jobs

Dear Editor,When the Horton Homes factory closed, and Georgia Power decommissioned Plant Branch, Putnam County lost hundreds of jobs. Since then, nothing has come along to replace them.

Letter to the Editor: Response to quarry supporter

Mr. Walters, I have read your letter (The Eatonton Messenger, pg. A5, June 11, 2026) and have some additions and corrections to make. I’m glad you have a job hauling rock in and out of quarries across Georgia.

Letter to the Editor: Beyond the noise in Putnam County

Dear Editor, Seven candidates vied for the Republican nomination for three seats on the Board of Commissioners.. The races were deeply contested, marked by unprecedented spending and outside political influence that, at times, threatened to polarize our otherwise peaceful community.

Rich: No father on Father’s Day

There is a little boy, age 11, who will no doubt fall fitfully asleep on the eve of Father’s Day.Then, perhaps, he will awaken to a pillow wet with sadness. Many people will try valiantly to cheer him up.