Eatonton City Council

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)

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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

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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

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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

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

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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Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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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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Mike Smith/File Photo

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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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Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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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.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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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