Eatonton City Council

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Council recognizes historic preservation efforts

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Eatonton City Council held a brief meeting May 6 at the county commission building, its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings.The council meeting followed a brief awards presentation ceremony by the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission (EHPC), recognizing Aaron and JoAnne Raatz for...
Georgia Power plans to install two electric vehicle charging stations in a small parking lot beside Eatonton’s City Center Stage.

Georgia Power plans to install two electric vehicle charging stations in a small parking lot beside Eatonton’s City Center Stage.

City approves EV charging stations, planter patrol

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Following a special joint session involving the city council and county commission to discuss resuming SPLOST 10 negotiations, the Eatonton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the county administration building, which is located alongside Hwy. 441, north of...
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

SPLOST 10 resurrected in meeting of city, county

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mayor John Reid and Chairman Bill Sharp presided over a relatively rare joint meeting of the City of Eatonton Council and Putnam County Commission at 5 p.m. Monday to discuss reintroducing SPLOST 10 to pay for multiple municipal and countywide projects and expenses.A one-percent Special Local...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City seeks $1M grant for S. Jefferson improvements

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Eatonton City Council met on March 4 and heard a presentation from Middle Georgia Regional Commission Director of Planning and Public Administration Greg Boike on applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).“The CDBG program, in general, can provide funding for communities with a high...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City considers fire training, police vehicles, credit cards

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Eatonton City Council met twice this month, on Feb. 4 and this past Monday.During the earlier meeting, the council unanimously approved a parade permit for the annual Dairy Festival Parade, presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton and scheduled for June 7.Eatonton Fire Department (EFD) Chief Jamey...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City council considers HB 581 concerns

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Though postponed by inclement weather early last week, Eatonton City Council held a scheduled meeting late Thursday afternoon.The council heard from Putnam County Chief Appraiser Chuck Anglin and County Tax Commissioner Terrell Abernathy, who both explained several nuances of Georgia House Bill...
The Eatonton Messenger/Staff

The Eatonton Messenger/Staff

Trailer trouble, Bill 581 dominate city council meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Eatonton City Council met last Tuesday at the County Commission facility, where the councilors first heard from resident Jason Oliver, who was seeking an exemption to replace a mobile home on his mother’s land.Oliver said he had recently visited Eatonton’s (Putnam County’s) zoning department, where...
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.
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.
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