Letter to the Editor: Equestrians excel in Eatonton

Dear Editor, How appropriate, considering Putnam’s rich history with horses, that a striking mural of a livery stable graces our town. Once the heart of harness racing in the South, John Manley and his sons Emory and Leon brought fame and fortune to the Briar Patch.

Morris: Cigna may reduce health services access

As a business leader in our community, I see the huge impact that our local health systems have daily on the lives of many.

Letters to the Editor: Best time to visit Butterflies & Blooms

Dear Editor, Many people don’t know that Eatonton has one of the most impressive butterfly/pollinator conservation habitats in our region. Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch, at 617 Jefferson Ave.

Letters to the Editor: Putnam County should put STRs in their place

Dear Editor, Over the last several years Putnam, Morgan, and Greene Counties have seen an alarming increase in homes being utilized as short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods.

Rich: The stories we own (part two)

In the Bible, the Apostle Paul wrote, “When I was a child, I thought as a child.” When I was a child, though, I was far older than my actual age. Quietly, I stood back and watched the adults. I observed as stories played out.

Letters to the Editor: Praying to end human trafficking

Dear Editor, The movie Sound of Freedom has recently shone a light on a problem we all need to care about, the worldwide trafficking of children. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (unodc.

Crane: No name? No way

A recent Quinnipiac University poll found only 47% of registered voters in America would even consider voting for a third-party candidate for president. That percentage quickly gets worse when you put a name on that third party or candidate.

Letters to the Editor: From coffee to kids, hats in between

Dear Editor, The past week was busy, busy, busy, and I enjoyed each and every moment of it. Our daughters from Macon came up at intervals to visit, to talk, and really just to check on us. I love the attention, but most of the time they have to call ahead to make sure I am in place.

Letters to the Editor: Benefits of newspaper advertising

Dear Editor, As a small business owner for 30 years, I applaud the bipartisan bill (Community News & Small Business Support Act) introduced by Claudia Tenney and Suzan DelBene and know of it only because I subscribe to and read The Eatonton Messenger (July 27, A4).

Rich: The stories we own (part one)

Everyone has a story. Or many stories. Every person, uniquely, owns a piece of history. A cherished friend of mine was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Twice, his helicopter was shot down in the midst of battles. As it is recorded, that was a horrendously uncivilized war.