Putnam A to Z

Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway.

Putnam HFH Executive Director Murali Thiramul sits amidst the crowded showroom of furniture and housewares at the current Habitat Restore on Lake Oconee Parkway.

Putnam A to Z: T is for Thrifting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Long gone are the days when shopping at a second-hand store might have been looked down upon. Nowadays, finding a gently used bargain or treasure at a thrift store is simply considered smart shopping.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills demonstrates his “Sheriffing Gauge” in his office at PCSO headquarters in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills demonstrates his “Sheriffing Gauge” in his office at PCSO headquarters in Eatonton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam A to Z: S is for Sheriff

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
A to Z Editor’s note: This year, The Eatonton Messenger embarked on an alphabetical tour of Putnam County, exploring and exposing something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting. The series will continue into 2024 until completion.
Mayor John Reid is a familiar sight to Eatonton residents who attend any of the large public and private events hosted throughout the city each year.

Mayor John Reid is a familiar sight to Eatonton residents who attend any of the large public and private events hosted throughout the city each year.

PUTNAM A to Z: M is for Mayor

Ian Tocher
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
L is for Lake

L is for Lake

PUTNAM A to Z: L is for Lake

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputies Chris Donovan and Holly Collins are inseparable from their K-9 partners Nix (left) and Cora. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputies Chris Donovan and Holly Collins are inseparable from their K-9 partners Nix (left) and Cora. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PUTNAM A to Z: K is for K-9

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey every other week in 2023, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting in Putnam County,...
J is for Jimmy Davis.

J is for Jimmy Davis.

Putnam A to Z: J is for Jimmy Davis

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey every other week in 2023, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting in Putnam County,...
At Interfor’s Putnam County facility on Dennis Station Road, massive piles of southern yellow pine are backed by large mounds of sawdust and wood chips, none of which go to waste. CONTRIBUTED

At Interfor’s Putnam County facility on Dennis Station Road, massive piles of southern yellow pine are backed by large mounds of sawdust and wood chips, none of which go to waste. CONTRIBUTED

Putnam A to Z: I is for Interfor

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 4, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
PGH Radiology Director Tina Cooper stands at the controls of a nuclear camera that can detect bone cancers, heart disease and gallbladder problems, among many other internal conditions.

PGH Radiology Director Tina Cooper stands at the controls of a nuclear camera that can detect bone cancers, heart disease and gallbladder problems, among many other internal conditions.

PUTNAM A to Z: H is for Hospital

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
Sebastian the goat stares down the camera while his pal Scuttles exchanges a glance with media specialist Laurie Griffin, who enjoys her daily interactions with the PCHS goats. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Sebastian the goat stares down the camera while his pal Scuttles exchanges a glance with media specialist Laurie Griffin, who enjoys her daily interactions with the PCHS goats. IAN TOCHER/Staff

PUTNAM A to Z: G is for Goats

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Part of almost any school experience is teaching students how sometimes it takes a little “thinking outside the box” to reach the best answer or solution to a problem.
Oconee National Forest archeologist Andrew Wells is stationed at the Oconee Ranger Station near Rock Eagle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Oconee National Forest archeologist Andrew Wells is stationed at the Oconee Ranger Station near Rock Eagle. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam A to Z: F is for Forest

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Editor’s note: The symmetry of 52 weeks in a year and 26 letters in our alphabet inspired us here at The Eatonton Messenger to embark on an alphabetical journey of Putnam County every other week this year, looking at something – or someone – unique, significant, unusual, or just plain interesting.
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