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JoAnn Smith (l-r), Cassandra Fowler and Becky Meyer in front of The Messenger office. CONTRIBUTED

JoAnn Smith (l-r), Cassandra Fowler and Becky Meyer in front of The Messenger office. CONTRIBUTED

In memory of Becky Meyer

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rebecca Meyer, less formally known as Becky, was a voice for The Eatonton Messenger for 34 years.
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau boasts of $65.3 million in visitor spending last year. Above is an aerial photo of Madison’s Town Park from the city’s website. CONTRIBUTED

Tourism in Morgan County, Madison exceeds pre-pandemic level

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Madison Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau recently announced that tourism in Morgan County generated $65.3 million in spending in 2024.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Woman buys $10K in merchandise with counterfeit money

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Madison Police Department is investigating a case in which an Alabama woman allegedly used counterfeit money to purchase almost $10,000 in merchandise from several Beall’s department store locations.According to reports, a woman identified as Alizay Montero Keys, 25, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Kelli’s love of nature and reflection on God’s goodness shines in this photo, which is her mom, Sheila’s, favorite. CONTRIBUTED

Kelli’s love of nature and reflection on God’s goodness shines in this photo, which is her mom, Sheila’s, favorite. CONTRIBUTED

‘Kelli had a light that just shone’

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Nobody knows your body better than you do. So, if you feel something’s not right, follow your instincts, even if it doesn’t seem logical.Kelli McConnell learned that all too well and left that message for all women, especially those younger than 40.
According to the GDOT website, the entire SR44 widening project will be approximately 10.5 miles in length. CONTRIBUTED

According to the GDOT website, the entire SR44 widening project will be approximately 10.5 miles in length. CONTRIBUTED

GDOT: No delays expected during 44 expansion

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Georgia Department of Transportation’s project to widen SR 44 has begun, but no lane closures or traffic delays are expected because of the project in the foreseeable future.The first phase of the project was awarded to Pittman Construction Company over the summer.
Morgan County Sheriff’s Investigators Sgt. Chase Young, Chad Lanier and Joseph Pritchett, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt. Harry Luke (in green shirt) show the drugs they worked to get off the streets. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County Sheriff’s Investigators Sgt. Chase Young, Chad Lanier and Joseph Pritchett, and Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt. Harry Luke (in green shirt) show the drugs they worked to get off the streets. CONTRIBUTED

Agencies work together to arrest drug supplier

Lynn Hobbs
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Morgan County deputies helped wrap up a drug case that Lt. Harry Luke of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office had been working on for quite a while.For years, each time Putnam County Sheriff’s Investigator Lt.
First Call Pregnancy Center’s 20th anniversary celebration consisted of many members of the community, including families, volunteers, and staff members. CONTRIBUTED

First Call Pregnancy Center’s 20th anniversary celebration consisted of many members of the community, including families, volunteers, and staff members. CONTRIBUTED

First Call Pregnancy Center celebrates 20th anniversary

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 9, 2025
First Call Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization based in Greensboro that assists parents facing unplanned pregnancies in Greene, Morgan, Putnam, Hancock, and Taliaferro counties. The nonprofit was founded in 2005 and hosted its 20th anniversary celebration Oct.
Joshua J. Robinson

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Fairgrounds flareup results in arrest

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 9, 2025
A Monroe County man, who got into an altercation with a Madison police officer during the “Tailgate 2025” event held at the Madison Fairgrounds Sept. 27, was arrested on multiple charges.Joshua J.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

ICE conducts operation in Morgan County

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aren’t just detaining and deporting individuals from border towns and big cities.Recently, the agency was involved in a case in Morgan County.
Greene County Young Life members hold up three fingers each to represent the “Three L’s of Discipling” within the organization’s ministry, including the Person of Christ, the Work of Christ, and the Invitation of Christ. CONTRIBUTED

Greene County Young Life members hold up three fingers each to represent the “Three L’s of Discipling” within the organization’s ministry, including the Person of Christ, the Work of Christ, and the Invitation of Christ. CONTRIBUTED

Young Life of Greene County hosts annual banquet

Skyla Morris
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Since 1941, the international Christian ministry Young Life has reached out to students from middle school to college age.
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