Ian Tocher

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Editor at Eatonton Messenger

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Rhodes touts state progress at EPTAH meeting

4 days ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Georgia House of Representatives member Trey Rhodes (R, District 124) recently addressed the Eatonton-Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) group during its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Rhodes provided updates on several topics and took questions from local government, service organization, and community leaders during the May 18 gathering at the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Carter Crossing a major project for Putnam HFH

4 days ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (HFHP) announced the development of Carter Crossing in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road. The new neighborhood is being named after former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalyn, both Georgia natives who were well-known for their support of the Habitat for Humanity mission.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Putnam HFH announces Carter Crossing project

1 week ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Ian Tocher

Subhead PUTNAM COUNTY During a luncheon held May 20 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam announced the development of Carter Crossing, in the Twin Bridges area of Putnam County, off Avant Road.The initiative is supported by local leaders and volunteers, including architectural firm Lord Aeck Sargent, which is contributing pro bono services for the master planning and design.The pro... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
PCHS Beta Club plants for future at JDP

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Jimmy Davis Park (JDP) officially reopened last November but work continues to make it a facility all of Eatonton and Putnam County can be proud of and eager to visit.Over the past year, the county- owned park has been significantly updated, with its building secured, parking lot repaved, basketball courts refurbished and refenced, a new playground set for younger visitors installed, pla... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
PCHS principal sets powerlifting records

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

There’s a new strongman at Putnam County High School.PCHS Principal Dr. Andrew Cooper revealed at a recent Board of Education meeting that he competed for the first time ever last month in a USA Powerlifting event and not only won but set three new state powerlifting records within his division.Cooper went to Savannah to compete in the USA Powerlifting Masters 1 Division for men... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Sills reminds MAC crowd of law enforcement sacrifice

2 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Mothers Against Crime (MAC) held its annual banquet May 10 at the Eatonton Elks Lodge, where several speakers addressed an audience of about 50 members.According to Mothers Against Crime founder Georgia Benjamin- Smith, the nascent moment for the Eatonton-based organization came in 1992 with a women’s march that began at St. John AME Church and advanced to what was known then as “The... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Council recognizes historic preservation efforts

3 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Eatonton City Council held a brief meeting May 6 at the county commission building, its first of two regularly scheduled monthly meetings.The council meeting followed a brief awards presentation ceremony by the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission (EHPC), recognizing Aaron and JoAnne Raatz for Excellence in Rehabilitation and Restoration for their home at 414 N. Madison Ave.; James ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Putnam plans meetings to address local opioid abuse

3 weeks ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Sandra Dean, executive director of Beyond the Bell, visited Eatonton last Wednesday for a meeting with several community leaders at the new Sips coffee shop on East Marion Street. At issue was high drug use, specifically of opioids in the county, and what might be done to educate and help citizens either dealing with issues themselves or wanting to help addicted family members or friends.... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
BOC hears Thunder Valley construction concerns

1 month ago | lakeoconeenews.us | Ian Tocher

Last Friday morning, during the first of two regularly scheduled meetings this month, Putnam County commissioners heard from several residents of the Thunder Valley neighborhood concerned about commercial development in the area.Thunder Valley borders Lake Oconee on the east side of Hwy. 44, across from the Silver Moon restaurant and extending to the bridge crossing the lake beyond Scott... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Clerk of the Year

1 month ago | msgrnews.com | Ian Tocher

Subhead Butterworth earns statewide honor To open its regularly scheduled meeting May 2, the Putnam County Board of Commissioners celebrated Putnam County Clerk Lynn Butterworth being named 2025 Clerk of the Year by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG).The ACCG award, presented in conjunction with the Georgia County Clerks’ Association (GCCA), recognizes Georgia’s county leaders “for dedicated service ... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.