City council hears tax dispute, approves local projects

PUTNAM COUNTY
  • Robert “Buster” Williams addressed Eatonton City Council last Tuesday, making his case to drop added “blight taxes” from his tax bill for a building he owns on East Marion Street where it intersects with North Maple Avenue. IAN TOCHER/Staff
    Robert “Buster” Williams addressed Eatonton City Council last Tuesday, making his case to drop added “blight taxes” from his tax bill for a building he owns on East Marion Street where it intersects with North Maple Avenue. IAN TOCHER/Staff

    The Eatonton City Council held a relatively short scheduled meeting on April 7, hearing a citizen’s tax dispute, approving business items, and advancing community events and infrastructure efforts. 

    It then entered an executive session to discuss real estate matters before ending the meeting.

    During public comments, longtime recreation coach Robert “Buster” Williams addressed the council regard…