Eatonton City Council

Miriam Hatcher expresses concern about a proposed rock quarry coming to Putnam County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Miriam Hatcher expresses concern about a proposed rock quarry coming to Putnam County. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton city council hears quarry concerns

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Eatonton City Council moved quickly through a varied agenda Monday evening that included public concerns over a proposed rock quarry, approval of city business tied to the Georgia Municipal Association, and updates on paving, utilities, and community events.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton council defends new rules for events and parades

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Public comments over parade restrictions and new event regulations took center stage May 5 during a regularly scheduled meeting of the Eatonton City Council, as multiple residents challenged city leaders over what they described as unfair treatment of parade participants and privately promoted...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton City Council advances events and local projects

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Eatonton City Council moved quickly through its agenda on April 20, approving event permits, advancing a new ordinance on large gatherings, and hearing from a local entrepreneur seeking to open a downtown fitness facility.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City council hears tax dispute, approves local projects

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Eatonton City Council held a relatively short scheduled meeting on April 7, hearing a citizen’s tax dispute, approving business items, and advancing community events and infrastructure efforts. It then entered an executive session to discuss real estate matters before ending the meeting.
Harold DeLoach with images of the interior of Eatonton’s PEX Theater on the screen behind him. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Harold DeLoach with images of the interior of Eatonton’s PEX Theater on the screen behind him. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Council hears PEX Theater and City Center Stage plans

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Eatonton City Council met Tuesday night and reviewed renovation plans for the historic Pex Theatre, approved a community sponsorship request, and awarded a bid for improvements to downtown’s City Center Stage.
Concert promoter Brandon Riley was denied later operating hours from Eatonton City Council last Tuesday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Concert promoter Brandon Riley was denied later operating hours from Eatonton City Council last Tuesday. IAN TOCHER/Staff

City keeps midnight deadline for concert promoter

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Eatonton City Council voted 4–1 last Tuesday to uphold the city’s midnight noise ordinance.Brandon Riley, owner of B. Riley Entertainment (BRE), appeared before the council seeking a one-hour extension for events he organizes and promotes at the Butler-Baker School site on Alice Walker Drive.
Recently elected Ward 3 City Councilmember Fredrick Lowe is already making his presence felt at meetings. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Recently elected Ward 3 City Councilmember Fredrick Lowe is already making his presence felt at meetings. IAN TOCHER/Staff

New councilman offers opinions on ‘home’

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
After winning the Eatonton Ward 3 election last November, and now with several meetings under his belt in the new year, rookie Eatonton City Council member Rev. Fred Lowe said the job has so far matched expectations.
Eatonton resident Janet Kelhoffer addressed the Eatonton City Council on Monday night with local concerns about a proposed granite quarry farther south in the county. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton resident Janet Kelhoffer addressed the Eatonton City Council on Monday night with local concerns about a proposed granite quarry farther south in the county. IAN TOCHER/Staff

City council hears quarry concerns, approves house rezoning

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Eatonton City Council met Monday night for its second of two regularly scheduled meetings in February.
With Mayor John Reid seated behind them (far left), starting second from left, Councilmembers James Gorley, Teresa Doster, Mylle Mangum, and new addition Fredrick Lowe face Putnam County State Court Judge Michael Gailey (far right), who administered the Jan. 6 swearing-in ceremony at the county administration building. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With Mayor John Reid seated behind them (far left), starting second from left, Councilmembers James Gorley, Teresa Doster, Mylle Mangum, and new addition Fredrick Lowe face Putnam County State Court Judge Michael Gailey (far right), who administered the Jan. 6 swearing-in ceremony at the county administration building. IAN TOCHER/Staff

City council swears in members, advances new charter

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Eatonton City Council held its first meeting of the new year, Jan. 6, opening with a swearing- in ceremony for several council members.
Janie Reid

Janie Reid

Exit address from city councilmember Janie Reid

Janie Reid
Thursday, December 18, 2025
As many of you know, December 15th marked my final meeting as a member of the Eatonton City Council. I leave this role with a grateful heart, a deep sense of peace, and sincere gratitude.Serving alongside Mayor Reid and my fellow Councilmembers has been one of the great honors of my public life.
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