House Bill 181

L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

L-R: Putnam County Commissioners Jeff Wooten (Dist. 4), Dr. Steve Hersey (Dist. 3), Richard Garrett (Dist. 2), and Commission Chairman Bill Sharp listened to presentations about Georgia House Bill 581 while District 1 Commissioner Tom McElhenney attended the meeting by phone. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Chairman breaks tie to confirm HB 581 opt-in

It came down to one word.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City council considers HB 581 concerns

Though postponed by inclement weather early last week, Eatonton City Council held a scheduled meeting late Thursday afternoon.The council heard from Putnam County Chief Appraiser Chuck Anglin and County Tax Commissioner Terrell Abernathy, who both explained several nuances of Georgia House Bill...