Rich: It isn’t funny

It weighs on my heart, and it can be sobering.Are we losing our sense of humor? Over the past few years, something has shifted.Many of our comedian friends have stopped touring.

Letter to the Editor: Time to clear the air

Dear Editor,I am Dale C. Bills, chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party (PCRP).

Letter to the Editor: And, the candidate for BOC chairman

Dear Editor,Let’s set the record straight.

Letter to the Editor: The pastor states his case

Dear Editor,In response to the political ad published in last week’s Eatonton Messenger, which included a chart suggesting that certain candidates, including me, were recruited by the PDA or attended a PDA meeting, I want to clarify the facts.As I have stated publicly at recorded meetings, in...

Letter to the Editor: Questions for the pastor

Dear Editor,While I have the utmost respect for Pastor Paul Gardner, I feel compelled to address recent claims that simply don’t line up with the facts.

Rich: Spring cometh forth

Spring has arrived, and it is a beautiful sight indeed.It has been several years since we’ve truly had a spring.Too often, cold winters have given way abruptly to hot, humid days.

Smith: Facts about cotton

Having grown up on a farm where our principal cash crop was cotton, I am always interested in what is going on in our state regarding the agriculture sector.Agriculture is still Georgia’s leading industry, but there are always challenges in crop production — most often brought about by the...

Yarbrough: In appreciation of an onion

As you read these words, Vidalia onions are being shipped across the nation—from sea to shining sea.

Letter to the Editor: More quarry concerns

In his full-page letter (The Eatonton Messenger, A8, Apr. 9, 2026), Hans Dawson of Putnam County Stone, LLC, wrote that “opponents (of the quarry) are transplants.” Is Mr. Dawson a lifelong resident of Putnam County?

Letter to the Editor: Sincere thanks at a difficult time

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Eatonton Messenger for allowing us to share our appreciation during this incredibly difficult time following the loss of our son, Kyle Richardson, who passed away in a car accident on Southshore Drive on the morning of March 30, 2026.We are...