Janie Reid

African American Cultural Alliance organizer Janie Reid hosted an informational meeting at SIPS 31024 on Dec. 22, about creating a new Black experience museum in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Reid leads push for new Eatonton museum

Ian Tocher

Thursday, January 8, 2026

After two-and-a-half years of planning, a group of local officials, business owners, and community organizers has started moving forward with plans to establish an African American history museum in Eatonton.

Janie Reid

Exit address from city councilmember Janie Reid

Janie Reid

Thursday, December 18, 2025

As many of you know, December 15th marked my final meeting as a member of the Eatonton City Council. I leave this role with a grateful heart, a deep sense of peace, and sincere gratitude.Serving alongside Mayor Reid and my fellow Councilmembers has been one of the great honors of my public life.

Eatonton Mayor John Reid hugs his wife, Janie, at the close of her outgoing city council meeting on Monday night. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton council holds final meeting of 2025

Ian Tocher

Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Eatonton City Council met Monday evening in a largely ceremonial and forward-looking session, highlighted by the final meeting for Ward 3 representative Janie Reid, who was defeated in November’s election for her seat after seven years on the council.

Janie Reid

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

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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 life.

JDP council member Patricia Bailey makes a point about a proposed initiative to donate school supplies. IAN TOCHER/Staff

JDP advisory council leadership challenged

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council held a scheduled meeting last Wednesday evening at the downtown Eatonton but county-owned and operated facility at 125 Hogan Boulevard, led by appointed advisory council Chairperson Janie Reid, who is also an elected City of Eatonton councilmember.

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left, in black) and citizen Don Sadler exchange words following last Tuesday’s Putnam County Commission meeting, with County Manager Paul Van Haute (far left), citizen Karen Garrett, and Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain looking on. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Reid remains at center of JDP controversy

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Just like July 4th, the fireworks intensified as the night wore on last Tuesday at the second of two routinely scheduled monthly Putnam County Commission meetings.

Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council Chair Janie Reid provided a rendering of a proposed sign to recognize the former Brown Bombers baseball field that now makes up a large portion of the park near downtown Eatonton. CONTRIBUTED

Proposal brings ‘Brown Bombers’ back to Jimmy Davis Park

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

The Jimmy Davis Park Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) met last Tuesday evening to discuss a proposal by PAC Chair Janie Reid to build and dedicate a new sign at the park less than a mile south of downtown Eatonton.

Eatonton councilmember Reid elected to GMA board

News Staff

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Eatonton Council Member Janie Reid has been sworn in as a member of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Board of Directors for the 20232024 term. Reid holds a seat as District Six's first Vice President.

Subscribe to