Letter to the Editor: Poking the bear

Dear Editor, I am sure your readers have all heard the term, “don’t poke the bear.” Well, I didn’t heed that advice and I poked the “bear,” the “EPWSA bear” that is.

Letter to the Editor: Tri-County EMC responds

Dear Editor, Tri-County EMC is proud of its relationship with its members in every county we serve. Our goal is to promptly respond to our member’s needs and concerns. The advertisements in last week’s papers (The Eatonton Messenger, pg. A8, March 9; Lake Oconee News, pg.

Letter to the Editor: Happy to hear 4-H coming to JDP

Dear editor, A group of concerned taxpayers met on Thursday, March 2, 2023, to discuss the UGA Extension office (4-H) occupying the building at Jimmy Davis Park and the restoration of the park.

Yarbrough: At UGA, bad decisions bring tragic consequences

The Beloved Woman Who Shared My Name used to tell her grandsons, “You are free to make any decision you wish. Just remember that with those decisions come consequences, good or bad.

Letter to the Editor: B&B to display PCES pollinator art

Dear Editor, It happened again! The community connected through the arts at the library where they displayed the Ferst Readers Dr. Seuss art projects for Read Across America Week. It was most impressive! I’d also like to give a heads-up for an upcoming exhibit at Butterflies and Blooms (B&B).

Letter to the Editor: One Night in Memphis an enjoyable trip

Dear Editor, I spent “One Night in Memphis” last Thursday night at The Plaza and, boy, was I blown away by the performance. I watched come alive on stage the music of Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and the great Elvis Presley.

Letter to the Editor: EPWSA rate thoroughly thought out

Dear editor, The former Chairman’s letter last week (The Messenger, March 2, 2023) speaks loudly of his lack of involvement and willful acceptance of hearsay as opposed to facts.

Letters to the Editor: County zoned out on zoning issues

This letter is not about gated communities, planned unit developments, homeowners’ associations with restrictive covenants, or other regulations. It is about the Residential R1-R zoning district obtained by Putnam County residents beginning on Oct.

Yarbrough: Discussing political realities with Skeeter

When Skeeter Skates calls, you had better put everything on hold. He just did and I just did. For those of you who may not be familiar with Skeeter, he is the proprietor of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in Ryo, Georgia, and a legend in his field.

Letter to the editor: Message to EPWSA: Do better!

Dear editor: EPWSA just announced an 8.7% water rate increase with inadequate justification. EPWSA recently held nearly $8,000,000 in cash that was accumulated by charging more than the actual cost for many years. EPWSA is supposed to be a nonprofit!