Putnam County Board of Commissioners

Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. From Luna Lite on Instagram

Approximately 500 lighted drones are expected to create various patriotic scenes July 3, in the night sky over Eatonton. From Luna Lite on Instagram

Commissioners award contract for Independence Day drone show

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Last month, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved hosting a drone show celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

BOC rejects reporting change, talks hospital/fire services

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners spent much of its April 21 meeting focused on core operations, including healthcare infrastructure and fire protection, while rejecting a proposed ordinance change tied to financial disclosures for appointed board members.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Commissioners hear concerns, proposals

Ian Tocher
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Public access, civic celebration, and youth development took center stage on March 17, as residents addressed the Putnam County Board of Commissioners.
The site concept plan for Harmony Village provides for an assisted living center (lower) built alongside up to 124 individual, age-restricted cottages. CONTRIBUTED

The site concept plan for Harmony Village provides for an assisted living center (lower) built alongside up to 124 individual, age-restricted cottages. CONTRIBUTED

Commissioners approve 63-acre Harmony Village

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Following months of delays and nearly two hours of debate last Tuesday night, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners approved a 63-acre mixed-use senior living development along Harmony Road, clearing the way for an assisted living and memory care facility surrounded by age-restricted cottages.
With PDA board members lined up on the left and county commissioners on the right, the seating arrangement mirrored the adversarial relationship that seems to have developed lately. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With PDA board members lined up on the left and county commissioners on the right, the seating arrangement mirrored the adversarial relationship that seems to have developed lately. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PDA board meets publicly with commissioners

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
At a joint public meeting marked by candor, frustration, stern faces, and multiple calls for better communication, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners (BOC) and the Putnam Development Authority (PDA) spent about two hours Jan.
On behalf of his fellow coaches and a roster 39 players, Alexander Banks, head coach of the 2025 Putnam County Middle School War Eagles football team, accepted a framed proclamation last Tuesday night recognizing the team’s 2025 state championship from (l-r) Commissioner Jeff Wooten, Chairman Bill Sharp, and Commissioner Tom McElhenney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

On behalf of his fellow coaches and a roster 39 players, Alexander Banks, head coach of the 2025 Putnam County Middle School War Eagles football team, accepted a framed proclamation last Tuesday night recognizing the team’s 2025 state championship from (l-r) Commissioner Jeff Wooten, Chairman Bill Sharp, and Commissioner Tom McElhenney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Citizens raise concerns to county commission

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 16, opening with a ceremonial moment as Chairman Bill Sharp presented a proclamation honoring the 2025 Putnam County Middle School football team to head coach Alexander Banks.
This countyowned traffic monitor on the 700 block of Pea Ridge Road is collecting data for the traffic study. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

This countyowned traffic monitor on the 700 block of Pea Ridge Road is collecting data for the traffic study. LYNN HOBBS/ Staff

Traffic study underway due to safety concerns

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
A traffic study is underway on Pea Ridge and Old Phoenix roads. Putnam County Sheriff Howard R. Sills said he is conducting the study because of what he considers high traffic volumes and vehicle crashes on those two roads, and is considering reducing the speed limits.
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