Eatonton City Council

L-R: Eatonton Councilmembers Chip Walker, James Gorley, Michael Smith, Marie Rainey, Janie Reid, Mayor John Reid, and Mylle Mangum proudly show off brand-new signage heading into the city from its north side. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Eatonton Councilmembers Chip Walker, James Gorley, Michael Smith, Marie Rainey, Janie Reid, Mayor John Reid, and Mylle Mangum proudly show off brand-new signage heading into the city from its north side. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Literal sign of the times: Welcome to Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Almost the entire City Council showed up early Friday morning to unveil the first of four identical signs welcoming citizens and visitors to Eatonton. Only Ward 4 Councilmember Teresa Doster was unavailable due to foreign travel.
Susan Usry, executive director at The Plaza Arts Center, presented to the council asking for approval to apply for a cultural arts facilities grant. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Susan Usry, executive director at The Plaza Arts Center, presented to the council asking for approval to apply for a cultural arts facilities grant. (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

City council approves $8.2 million FY25 budget

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 22, 2024
With the details previously hammered out, Eatonton City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve its $8.228 million budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Six of seven councilors were present for the vote, with Ward 4’s Teresa Doster absent.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City Council approves temporary road closures

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on Aug. 6. It opened with a presentation by Lyn Romine, chairperson of the council-appointed Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission.
Together, all parcels represented almost 3,264 acres at a total taxable value of more than $3.04 million in 2023, which accounted for approximately $25,865 in payable city taxes last year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Together, all parcels represented almost 3,264 acres at a total taxable value of more than $3.04 million in 2023, which accounted for approximately $25,865 in payable city taxes last year. (CONTRIBUTED)

Deannexation request runs up against city resistance

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Eatonton City Council’s scheduled July 15 meeting was dominated by a presentation from Ted Baggett of The Baggett Consulting Agency about de-annexation applications submitted in May and July last year by eight local landholders regarding ten parcels of land currently within city limits.
Kevin “Jack” Reid (right) of the Eatonton Streets Department received 10-years’ service recognition from Mayor John Reid. Afterward, Jack Reid told city council, “Y’all don’t know how much I appreciate working with y’all, working with the community … the best thing that ever happened to me was when I came to the city.” (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

Kevin “Jack” Reid (right) of the Eatonton Streets Department received 10-years’ service recognition from Mayor John Reid. Afterward, Jack Reid told city council, “Y’all don’t know how much I appreciate working with y’all, working with the community … the best thing that ever happened to me was when I came to the city.” (IAN TOCHER/Staff)

City Council: sculpture trail coming soon

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings on June 4.
Following the May 7 city council meeting, Eatonton Mayor John Reid posed with a symbolic $326,821 check from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation as part of its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grant program, intended to help cities and municipalities replace aging and deteriorating natural gas delivery systems. Reid said he greatly appreciates the help from federal authorities to advance Eatonton’s ongoing modernization efforts. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Following the May 7 city council meeting, Eatonton Mayor John Reid posed with a symbolic $326,821 check from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation as part of its Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization grant program, intended to help cities and municipalities replace aging and deteriorating natural gas delivery systems. Reid said he greatly appreciates the help from federal authorities to advance Eatonton’s ongoing modernization efforts. IAN TOCHER/Staff

City council approves Scouts and historic home variance

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 7. The meeting opened with a brief presentation by Lyn Hendren-Romine of the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission (EHPC).
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City approves handrails, generators and juror parking

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Eatonton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on April 2 and discussed several safety and infrastructure issues, including the installation of handrails on steps leading to The Plaza and the execution of a sub-recipient agreement for installing generators at the city’s fire and police...
With her birthday matching her zip code – 3-10-24 – Verlia Mae Lockhart celebrated her 100th trip around the sun on Monday with Eatonton City Council members. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With her birthday matching her zip code – 3-10-24 – Verlia Mae Lockhart celebrated her 100th trip around the sun on Monday with Eatonton City Council members. IAN TOCHER/Staff

City recognizes century citizen; approves cellular subscription

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Eatonton City Council met Monday night and the first order of business was a proclamation recognizing the 100th birthday of resident Verlia Mae Lockhart, who walked to and from the meeting, leaving with a couple of family members shortly after she received honors from Eatonton Mayor John Reid.
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