New councilman offers opinions on ‘home’

After winning the Eatonton Ward 3 election last November, and now with several meetings under his belt in the new year, rookie Eatonton City Council member Rev. Fred Lowe said the job has so far matched expectations.Lowe, a lifelong pastor who has lived in Eatonton for 11 years, said he approached...

Janie Reid: ‘I have not closed the door on politics’

After losing her Ward 3 council seat to Fred Lowe in last Tuesday’s municipal election, Janie Reid will remain in office until the end of 2025, with Lowe assuming the position in the new year.Regardless, Reid says she may have lost an election, but she’s not going to be stepping out of public...

Lowe outlines vision upon winning Ward 3 seat

Eatonton Ward 3 Councilman-elect Fred Lowe was not available to comment this week, but he used a Facebook livestream address late last week to thank voters for their support and outline his priorities as he prepares to take office early next year.Lowe defeated incumbent Councilwoman Janie Reid in...