Eatonton

Painters work on a new mural in downtown Eatonton during the Dairy Festival, bringing color to the side of the building that houses Nails by Aaron at the corner of North Jefferson Avenue and Marion Street. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Painters work on a new mural in downtown Eatonton during the Dairy Festival, bringing color to the side of the building that houses Nails by Aaron at the corner of North Jefferson Avenue and Marion Street. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Mural: You belong here … Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, June 8, 2023
On Saturday, with the Dairy Festival going on across the street, three painters from the Color the World Bright program, directed by UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art Professor Joseph Norman, labored all day creating downtown Eatonton’s newest public artwork.
West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

West Love (front, center) and the 478 Band capped off a day of great music at the “Peg Leg” Blues Festival on Eatonton’s City Center Stage. IAN TOCHER/Staff

‘Peg Leg’ festival rocks downtown Eatonton

Ian Tocher
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The 2nd annual “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ and Blues Festival took over downtown Eatonton’s City Center Stage this past Saturday when several hundred music lovers enjoyed sets by five live acts, with a professional DJ keeping the crowd entertained during changeovers between bands.
The event opened with local singer Sheila Clopton presenting a short selection of each U.S. military branch’s fight song, followed by an invocation from the VFW’s Dick Dickens and then the national anthem, again sung by Clopton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The event opened with local singer Sheila Clopton presenting a short selection of each U.S. military branch’s fight song, followed by an invocation from the VFW’s Dick Dickens and then the national anthem, again sung by Clopton. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Eatonton Wall of Honor ceremony delayed, not dampened

Ian Tocher
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A wet weather forecast for Nov. 11 pushed back a scheduled VFW-led Veterans Day program at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park to Monday under cool, but bright, clear skies.
Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Greg Miller (left) stands alongside his photograph “Pride,” of a mother lion and her cubs, which served as the inspiration for artist Steve Kippels and his painting “Miller’s Cats.” Both pieces were voted People’s Choice by attendees Sept. 15, at the opening reception for this year’s Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Dual Vision debuts at Eatonton’s Barrel 118

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Since 2017, The Artisans Village Guild has collaborated with the Associated Photographers of Lake Oconee photo club for the Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes exhibition. This year the number of participating artists was larger and the artwork and photos were better than ever.
Posing with K9 “Storm,” are Deputy Alex Rickey, Shelby Flores with baby Mateo Flores, and Alfred Flores with daughter Lucy Flores.

Posing with K9 “Storm,” are Deputy Alex Rickey, Shelby Flores with baby Mateo Flores, and Alfred Flores with daughter Lucy Flores.

National Night Out brings community together

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Community members of all ages gathered on Aug. 2, for National Night Out in the parking lot of Lake Oconee Presbyterian Church, where local public-service entities and professionals who respond to emergency situations gathered to introduce themselves, answer questions and address concerns.
A sizable crowd gathered Aug. 4 at the American Legion Hall next door to a beleaguered Jimmy Davis Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

A sizable crowd gathered Aug. 4 at the American Legion Hall next door to a beleaguered Jimmy Davis Park. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Community support continues for Eatonton recreation facility

Ian Tocher
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Last Thursday, sheets of monsoon-like rain drove local residents attending a rally at Jimmy Davis Park (JDP) indoors to the American Legion Hall next door—where a storm over the park’s fate resumed unabated.
An outside view of The Brickhouse at 114 N. Jefferson Avenue in Eatonton. BAILEY BALLARD/ S t a ff

An outside view of The Brickhouse at 114 N. Jefferson Avenue in Eatonton. BAILEY BALLARD/ S t a ff

The Brickhouse makes comeback with new management

Bailey Ballard
Thursday, August 4, 2022
After being taken over by new management in October, The Brickhouse Pub & Grub recently returned to serving Eatonton with live entertainment and food. Todd Miles bought The Brickhouse from its previous owner in order to bring more entertainment value to the downtown core.
Mayor John Reid (right), presents a framed print of Eatonton City Hall to Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock. CONTRIBUTED

Mayor John Reid (right), presents a framed print of Eatonton City Hall to Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock. CONTRIBUTED

Federal funds arrive for Eatonton City Center Stage

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Mark Libell, chief of staff for Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Southwest Outreach representative Sheknita Davis visited Eatonton on July 7, to deliver $250,000 in federal funding for renovations to downtown’s City Center Stage.
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