Eatonton City Council

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City decides to address data centers

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Eatonton City Council has agreed to explore establishing local rules and regulations for potential data centers within city limits.City Administrator Gary Sanders introduced the issue shortly after the City Council’s scheduled Aug. 4 meeting began.
Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell (left) introduced Officer Matthew Shiver to the council, emphasizing how well Shiver did in his 16-week, staterun police academy training. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Police Chief Howell Cardwell (left) introduced Officer Matthew Shiver to the council, emphasizing how well Shiver did in his 16-week, staterun police academy training. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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Eatonton council addresses varied issues

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Eatonton City Council approved a series of infrastructure, transportation and administrative measures during its regularly scheduled meeting July 7, including a new alcohol license for a local restaurant, utility right-of-way permits and T-SPLOST funding agreements with Putnam County.
Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left) and Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp presided together last month over a meeting to determine a T-SPLOST funds distribution plan. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left) and Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp presided together last month over a meeting to determine a T-SPLOST funds distribution plan. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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County, city officials agree on T-SPLOST plan

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Putnam County and City of Eatonton officials met on June 30 at the county commission building to discuss plans to continue the one-percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST), which is designated for future transportation and capital improvement projects.
MGRC Executive Director Greg Boike spoke before the Eatonton City Council twice on Monday night. (Ian Tocher/Staff)

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

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

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.
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