Putnam County

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) gets set to fire a pass as his teammates provide him a clean pocket to throw from. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Putnam County quarterback Branan Griffin (8) gets set to fire a pass as his teammates provide him a clean pocket to throw from. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Hurricanes blow through War Eagles

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Putnam County has struggled to close out games this year and again couldn’t do so last Friday against Jasper County in its regular-season finale.
Pastor Tim Oliver of Lakeside Baptist Church (at podium) gave a wide-ranging, often forceful speech about faith and courage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Pastor Tim Oliver of Lakeside Baptist Church (at podium) gave a wide-ranging, often forceful speech about faith and courage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County provides prayerful Kirk tribute

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Responding to the Sept. 10 murder of political commentator and podcaster Charlie Kirk, Putnam County Clerk of Courts Trevor Addison hastily organized a multichurch prayer service at the Putnam County Courthouse that served as a memorial, a patriotic rally, and a unifying call for faith and courage...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Man falls off lawn mower into lake

Lynn Hobbs
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
An investigation is underway to determine how a 70-year-old man died in Lake Sinclair on Saturday, authorities say.The man, Norman Harrell, apparently was mowing grass on Daylight Drive, according to Putnam County Coroner Hollis Harrison.“He went down an embankment on the lawn mower, made a sharp...
The all-women “Pour Choices” crew clearly enjoyed their Saturday afternoon on Lake Sinclair, which included two crewmembers taking home prestigious pirate awards.

The all-women “Pour Choices” crew clearly enjoyed their Saturday afternoon on Lake Sinclair, which included two crewmembers taking home prestigious pirate awards.

Lake Sinclair pirates on parade

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 22, 2025
For the second-straight year, overcast weather did nothing to dampen spirits for the 14th annual Pirate Parade on Lake Sinclair.
200 block of West River Bend Drive (Contributed by Sheriff Howard Sills)

200 block of West River Bend Drive (Contributed by Sheriff Howard Sills)

Roads washed out in Putnam County

Lynn Hobbs
Monday, April 7, 2025
The deluge of rainfall that hit the state earlier today has washed out several roads in Putnam County, according to authorities.
Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam County Manager Paul Van Haute addresses local politicians on Monday, describing the history and potential of a local SPLOST. IAN TOCHER/Staff

SPLOST 10 resurrected in meeting of city, county

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Mayor John Reid and Chairman Bill Sharp presided over a relatively rare joint meeting of the City of Eatonton Council and Putnam County Commission at 5 p.m. Monday to discuss reintroducing SPLOST 10 to pay for multiple municipal and countywide projects and expenses.A one-percent Special Local...
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City considers fire training, police vehicles, credit cards

Ian Tocher
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Eatonton City Council met twice this month, on Feb. 4 and this past Monday.During the earlier meeting, the council unanimously approved a parade permit for the annual Dairy Festival Parade, presented by the Pilot Club of Eatonton and scheduled for June 7.Eatonton Fire Department (EFD) Chief Jamey...
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

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
It came down to one word.
The Return featured (l-r) Richard Stelling as John Lennon, Mike Fulup as George Harrison, Josh Blount as Ringo Starr, and Mike Vargo as Paul McCartney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Return featured (l-r) Richard Stelling as John Lennon, Mike Fulup as George Harrison, Josh Blount as Ringo Starr, and Mike Vargo as Paul McCartney. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Return brings Beatlemania to The Plaza

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Nearly 61 years ago, on Feb. 9, 1964, Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles to a huge American audience in their first-ever televised U.S. appearance.
Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

Eatonton Messenger/File Photo

City council considers HB 581 concerns

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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...
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