Thompson retires after 50 years of service

It’s hard to imagine what an emergency rescuer has seen and done over a half-century of service. Joe Thompson was a member of the Eatonton—Putnam County volunteer rescue service, which started in June 1974.

Eatonton Fire Chief Eugene Hubert retires

Eatonton Fire Chief Eugene Hubert retires this week after serving 45 years in emergency services for the city of Eatonton. His final day is Aug. 2. “Chief Hubert has been a good chief for the City of Eatonton,” Mayor John Reid said.