Law enforcement taking proactive measures

Dear editor: I was very pleased to read the front page article in the Messenger’s July 21 edition regarding law enforcement preparing for active shooter scenarios at Putnam schools. The proactive measures by both our Putnam County Sheriff and Eatonton Police Chief appear both appropriate and timely.

Unexpected surprises in small town life

Dear editor: Living in a small town can have some unexpected surprises, which make living here quite nice. On more than one occasion I have had a kind motorist stop in traffic and allow me to make a left hand turn out of my street onto Highway 44. A small thing, but much appreciated.

Looking back at the British Open

St. Andrews is a place I love and not just for the Open championship which comes about every half dozen years or so. This year was the first time that I have missed the championship at the home of golf since 1971.

Junior E. Lee talks politics and cow ticks

Well, this is interesting. Donald Trump and Joe Biden have something in common besides being a couple of old white guys.

Seeking information on veterans

Dear editor: I am a Vietnam veteran who served proudly. I’m trying to get a list of our hometown vets who had family that lived and raised our heroes here and who went to school in Putnam County. Most of us made it back home alive, but some gave their life.

A real Top Gun talks about the movie and more

I may be one of the few people on the planet that have not seen “Top Gun Maverick.” As of this writing, the film, starring Tom Cruise and a sequel to the 1986 hit, “Top Gun,” has grossed over $1 billion at the box office and shows no signs of landing anytime soon.

Music, theatre enhance education

Dear editor, I hope everyone took the time to read Mo Brower’s July 7 article, “The benefits of performing arts programs in our schools.

Pebble and Fran

As we begin, I could easily justify adding a dateline to this piece since my mind’s eye has such a grasp of what Pebble Beach is, that I can vividly recall all that is great about the landscape in that jewel of a golf course at Carmel-by-the-Sea.

Middle ground musings

In the previous two months, Putnam County’s eligible voters did--or did not--cast ballots in either the Republican or Democratic party primaries. Mostly, they did not. To be blunt about it, they stayed away in droves. What is going on in our troubling political life? What are the ramifications?

Big Gospel Singing coming Saturday

Dear editor: This has been another busy and exciting week. I love it, I love it, I love it. I can’t pass by the courthouse square without admiring the landscape. Is it not beautiful? The restaurants downtown are filled up, and we are proud of it. Down Horton Industrial Blvd., Ms.