Eatonton City Council

MGRC Executive Director Greg Boike spoke before the Eatonton City Council twice on Monday night. (Ian Tocher/Staff)

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City approves personnel study, considers tax relief option

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The Eatonton City Council approved changes Monday night to a long-standing personnel study agreement with the Middle Georgia Regional Commission and later took steps toward exploring a new property tax relief option for homeowners.

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City Council approves road funding applications, fire agreement

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings of the Eatonton City Council was held June 2, with city leaders approving road improvement funding applications, a fire service agreement with Putnam County, and the purchase of a vehicle for the city’s fire chief.

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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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