Putnam County Fire Department

Yellow crime tape surrounds the burned mobile home on East Marion Street Monday. The left side of the home was completely burned away, and the rest of the interior gutted and/or charred by the flames. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

Yellow crime tape surrounds the burned mobile home on East Marion Street Monday. The left side of the home was completely burned away, and the rest of the interior gutted and/or charred by the flames. LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Blaze that razed home under investigation

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A house fire that destroyed a home in Eatonton on Sunday morning is under investigation, officials say.Eatonton Fire Department was called out to the 400 block of East Marion Street about 1:30 a.m. April 13, Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson said.
County officials assess West Riverbend Drive conditions Monday afternoon. CONTRIBUTED

County officials assess West Riverbend Drive conditions Monday afternoon. CONTRIBUTED

Storms wash out roads

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
A deluge of rainfall on Monday created more than just an inconvenience for many in Putnam County.Downed trees were reported throughout the county, quite a few of them blocked roadways, according to reports.
(Stock photo)

(Stock photo)

Burning leaf pile becomes a wildfire

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Breezy conditions yesterday, combined with low humidity, caused an intentional fire to get out of control quickly. The fire started on a pile of leaves in a residential yard. A resident of Steel Bridge Court was burning leaves in their yard when the fire crept from the leaf pile to a large barn.
Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

Six vehicles destined for destruction were donated by Hubert’s Mechanical & Wrecker Service, Charlie’s Wrecker Service, and Taylor’s Wrecker Service. CONTRIBUTED

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Local firefighters learn auto extrication procedures

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
On Oct. 26-27, the Putnam County Fire Department hosted Crash Victim Extrication 1, a two-day training course delivered by the Georgia Fire Academy. The comprehensive 16-hour course focused on training fire personnel to respond effectively to motor vehicle crashes involving trapped motorists.
With Putnam County Fire Chief Tom McClain by his side, County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp enthusiastically cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the county’s new fire/EMS/coroner facility north of Eatonton, alongside the bypass. IAN TOCHER/Staff

With Putnam County Fire Chief Tom McClain by his side, County Commission Chairman Bill Sharp enthusiastically cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the county’s new fire/EMS/coroner facility north of Eatonton, alongside the bypass. IAN TOCHER/Staff

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New fire station wows Putnam County crowd

Rufus Adair
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Past, present, and future all got their due Monday afternoon at the dedication of Putnam County’s new three-building, $6.5 million complex that now serves as the headquarters and hub for the county’s fire department, ambulance service, and coroner’s office. The ceremonies featured two dedications.
Putnam County’s new fire rescue boat, “Sinclair 1,” is the same color and has the same graphics as the department’s new fire trucks. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam County’s new fire rescue boat, “Sinclair 1,” is the same color and has the same graphics as the department’s new fire trucks. CONTRIBUTED

Fire Department has new rescue boats for each lake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Fire rescue boats designed specifically for Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee have arrived for the Putnam County sides of the lakes to assist in any type of public safety agency’s rescue efforts.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

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Changes considered in county development, fire protection and zoning

Rufus Adair
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Staff recommendations for changes in Putnam County’s development regulations, fire protection and safety code, and zoning ordinance will likely come under review for possible passage next month. Fire protection and safety make up the bulk of the recommended changes.
Eugene Hubert/File Photo

Eugene Hubert/File Photo

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Eatonton Fire Chief Eugene Hubert retires

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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.
LYNN HOBBS/Staff

LYNN HOBBS/Staff

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Fire Department receives new tool from Gro Tec

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Eatonton Fire Department firefighters now have a new weapon up their sleeves for fighting fires. The department recently received a Blitzfire Nozzle, donated by Gro Tec in Eatonton, a subsidiary of Pennington Seed.
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