The Eatonton Messenger

15/11/2024

Three people have been arrested in connection with a 5-month-old baby’s death in Eatonton, and one is charged with the murder.

15/11/2024

A brief ceremony Saturday morning officially recognized the reopening of the refurbished Jimmy Davis Park (JDP) in southeast Eatonton.

A brief ceremony Saturday morning officially recognized the reopening of the refurbished Jimmy Davis Park (JDP) in southeast Eatonton. With not many locals but several county and city officials in attendance, Putnam County Commission Chair Bill Sharp addressed a crowd of about 50 inside the park’s...

12/11/2024

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08/11/2024

Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) students could barely contain their excitement as author Stanley Tucker, better known as “Stan the Man,” spoke to them at a special assembly last Tuesday.

Tucker is the driving force behind Leap for Literacy, a program that provides free books to children as rewards for being kind to others. Tucker and his Read ‘n Roll Bookmobile travel to different schools to advocate for literacy.

Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) students could barely contain their excitement as author Stanley Tucker, better known as “Stan the Man,” spoke to them at a special assembly last Tuesday. Tucker graduated from Kennesaw State in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

07/11/2024

The Eatonton Fire Department hopes to provide at least 250 kids who live within Eatonton city limits with Christmas presents from the department’s 15th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign. Eatonton-based parents or guardians are encouraged to visit the fire station to pick up an application with room to personalize requests on each page for up to six children living at home with them.

The Eatonton Fire Department hopes to provide at least 250 kids who live within Eatonton city limits with Christmas presents from the department’s 15th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign. Ranging from clothes to toys to sporting equipment to even bicycles, Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jame...

06/11/2024

Putnam County election results from our man on the scene, Rufus Adair, who said of 16,650 registered Putnam voters, 12,952 cast ballots, representing a 78% turnout.

President
Donald Trump 9130
Kamala Harris 3694

Dist. 10 Congressional
Mike Collins 9365
Lexy Doherty 3222

Georgia State House of Representatives.
Trey Rhodes 5187
Melanie Miller 1673

Dale Washburn 4073
A. Hyland 1554

Putnam County District 1
Tom McElhenney 1766
Jerry Swafford 883

Putnam County District 2
Richard Garrett 1087
Daniel Brown 1069

Constitutional Amendment 1: Statewide Homestead Exemption that may differentiate among political subdivisions
Yes 7781
No 4348

Constitutional Amendment 2: Provides for statewide tax court
No 6005
Yes 5964

Statewide Referendum: Raise tangible property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000
Yes 8070
No 4223

Putnam County exemption of education ad valorem tax for age 70 and over
Yes 9179
No 3040

SPLOST 10
No 6461
Yes 5700

Continuation of ESPLOST
Yes 6196
No 6017

We'll have more in the paper next week since we had to go to print with The Messenger late this afternoon, before results were available.

31/10/2024

Oct. 31: 🚨 One arrested in Eatonton Waffle House shooting; 👻 Ghosts come alive - https://mailchi.mp/msgrnews/lon070723-6753242

31/10/2024

Last Thursday, more than 50 students in grades 3 through 5 at Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) visited the construction site of their new school, now under construction on the east side of Eatonton behind Putnam County Middle School

Last Thursday, more than 50 students in grades 3 through 5 at Putnam County Elementary School (PCES) visited the construction site of their new school, now under construction on the east side of Eatonton behind Putnam County Middle School.

25/10/2024

Please join us on Saturday November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m. for the Jimmy Davis Park Grand Re-Opening. The Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served at noon. Putnam County Recreation - Eatonton, GA Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce The Eatonton Messenger

25/10/2024

Proud families gathered at The Plaza Arts Center last Thursday for the 2024 Eatonton Youth Leadership graduation ceremony, where six young high school students were honored for their commitment to learning and leading their community.

24/10/2024

Oct. 24: 🚔 Man accused in fast-food robbery behind bars; ✅ District 2 Q&A - https://mailchi.mp/msgrnews/lon070723-6753098

24/10/2024

GCSU to host Artober for the community

Georgia College & State University’s inaugural “Artober," an engaging evening of hands-on art demonstrations, live music, theatrical performances, dance and live storytelling, is a chance for campus and community to experience creativity at its best.

This free celebration of fine arts will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in GCSU's Ennis Hall, 320 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville. Visitors can explore a range of student projects, interactive demos from student art organizations and faculty-led demonstrations.

“The arts are a vital part of community,” said Matt Forrest, interim chair and associate professor of art. “This fall, the divisions of fine arts from GCSU’s College of Arts & Sciences are coming together to showcase the amazing talent we have on campus.”

Traditionally, the five main fine arts have been painting, sculpture, architecture, music and poetry. At Artober, Georgia College’s Departments of Art, Theatre and Dance, Music and Communication take that further by offering an exhibit of senior capstone artwork and demonstrations in photography, mural painting, silk screening and graphic design.

A preview of GCSU’s upcoming production “Twelfth Night,” including scenic designs and a lighting display Dance selections from “The Nutcracker” and GCSU’s Bountiful Fall Dance Concert Music by GCSU’s Saxophone Quartet and the upcoming Opera Scenes Concert will be shown.

There will also be five short films produced by mass communication students such as a police drama, a documentary of a local skateboard park, and storytelling by three students sharing their personal narratives in a group performance called “Be(longing).”

Student research will be featured, along with the university’s Art and Social Engagement initiative that promotes connections between public interest, scholarly research and student learning. There will also be an exhibit of paintings done “En Plein Air” recently at Andalusia.

Anyone making a foodbank donation during Artober can take home a bowl, cup, plate or cake stand sculpted by Georgia College ceramics students and faculty.

Visitors can also give back by contributing to the university’s student-care program Campus Corner by donating hygiene items; beverages like water, juices and protein drinks; and grab-n-go snacks like peanut butter crackers and Slim Jims.

“We hope people will come and experience a little bit of everything our four departments offer,” Forrest said. “Come enjoy the creativity and talent of our students and faculty through interactive activities and performances that showcase the diverse and dynamic world of the arts at Georgia College.”

-Contributed

18/10/2024

18/10/2024

After a two-year experiment on Saturday nights, the 24th annual Taste of Eatonton, presented by the Eatonton- Putnam Chamber of Commerce and Eatonton Main Street, returned to Monday last week with a couple of hundred hungry food fans converging on The Plaza Arts Center lawn.

17/10/2024

The University of Georgia Extension is offering pesticide credit classes in Baldwin County. Please refer to the flyer below for more information.

17/10/2024

Oct. 17: 🚔 Speeding fugitive talked out of woods; 💰 BOC talks STR hotel-motel tax - https://mailchi.mp/3822b3edc75a/lon070723-6752953

16/10/2024

We inadvertently left this week's football contest out of the print edition, but the game is still on! Click the link for how to play.

This week's football contest was inadvertently left out of this week's print edition, but the game is still on!