Eatonton City Council

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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

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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.

Twelve members of the 2024 Eatonton Youth Leadership Class from Gatewood and Putnam High Schools line up behind Eatonton City Council members during a Feb. 19 council meeting. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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City council considers beautification, buildings and booze

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Eatonton City Council met Monday night and opened with the introduction of the 2024 Eatonton Youth Leadership Class by Councilmember Janie Reid.

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De-annexation study coming in 2024

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Eatonton City Council last week resolved an immediate hitch in dealing with the state’s new “de-annexation” law, but the shadow of the law’s long-term implications may have gotten a little longer.

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Smith eager for Eatonton city council challenge

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Of four positions contested for both city and county councils last week, only Michael Smith broke through to defeat an incumbent as he collected 158 more votes than long-term Wards 2 and 3 representatives Alvin Butts on Eatonton City Council.

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One challenger wins in local elections

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Challengers made a strong showing in Eatonton’s city elections on Nov. 7, but only one managed to break through as voters stuck with familiar leaders, both in Eatonton and in the four-way race for the vacant District 3 seat on the county commission.

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Putnam County 2023 Election Results

Rufus Adair

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Challengers made a strong showing in Eatonton’s city elections Tuesday, but except for one breakthrough, voters stuck with familiar leaders both in Eatonton and in the four-way race for the vacant District 3 seat on the county commission.

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Eatonton Council saves some money

Rufus Adair

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Eatonton City Council members were pleased-unto-gushing last week with City Administrator Gary Sanders’ report to the council, stating the city had saved $162,000 off its 50-percent share of a Community Development Block Grant for five street maintenance projects.

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Examining the upcoming Eatonton city budget

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

An overall spending of $10.2 million for the coming fiscal year – and a slightly lower millage rate for property taxes – are expected to be approved by the Eatonton mayor and council at its mid-month meeting this coming Monday evening.

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Qualifying coming soon for city elections

Rufus Adair

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Eatonton city elections for mayor and three council seats will be held this fall, with candidate qualifying dates coming up Aug. 21-23. Mayor John Reid is ending his fourth four-year term as mayor and is expected to qualify for another term.

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