Putnam County Board of Commissioners

District 2 Commissioner Steve Hersey raised several concerns about county spending throughout last Tuesday’s meeting. IAN TOCHER/Staff

District 2 Commissioner Steve Hersey raised several concerns about county spending throughout last Tuesday’s meeting. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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BOC considers SPLOST, fire code revisions, board appointments

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Public opposition to the proposed rock quarry again dominated public comments that opened the Putnam County Board of Commissioners meeting July 21.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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County taking politics out of paving plans

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
During its regularly scheduled meeting on July 21, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners took a step toward taking politics out of road paving decisions.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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County considers solid waste fees due to rising costs

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Putnam County residents could soon see a separate solid waste fee appear on their property tax bills as county leaders look for new ways to fund rising garbage collection and convenience center costs while lessening pressure on property taxes.
Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left) and Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp presided together last month over a meeting to determine a T-SPLOST funds distribution plan. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Mayor John Reid (left) and Putnam County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp presided together last month over a meeting to determine a T-SPLOST funds distribution plan. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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County, city officials agree on T-SPLOST plan

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Putnam County and City of Eatonton officials met on June 30 at the county commission building to discuss plans to continue the one-percent Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST), which is designated for future transportation and capital improvement projects.
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Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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County approves road work, golf course bids

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners took steps Friday afternoon to reshape the county's sign regulations while also approving road resurfacing projects, advancing plans for the next Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST), and authorizing bids for a new irrigation...
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County commission receives data center presentation

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
As data center development continues spreading outward from metro Atlanta, Putnam County may eventually find itself on the radar of companies searching for sites capable of supporting the next generation of digital infrastructure.
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.
Steve Hersey

Steve Hersey

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Hersey, Ray, Olson win GOP nominations for BOC

Josh Lurie
Thursday, May 28, 2026
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners was set to have a new look in 2027, regardless of the election, as Chairman Bill Sharp and Commissioner Jeff Wooten chose not to run for re-election.
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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.
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