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Tytan CEO speaks to Eatonton Kiwanis Club

By Shannon Sneed The Eatonton Messenger March 29, 2018 Speaking at a recent Eatonton Kiwanis Club meeting, Tytan CEO Jim Stone noted the company has three objectives — making movies, supporting others making movies and...

Planning to Apply for Business Credit? 3 Guidelines for Success

By Marco Carbajo, Guest Blogger March 15, 2018 Applying for business credit may be as simple as entering your information into an online form or filling out a hard application; but how can you improve...

6 Ways Your Best Customers Can Help Market Your Business

You’ve probably heard of “brand advocates” who help promote products they use on social media. (Maybe you even have some online brand advocates of your own.) But did you realize that your business has brand...

SBA Assistance for Women-Owned Businesses

The SBA helps women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. Connect with the training and funding opportunities specifically for women.

Making the Artisans Village Happen!

We want to make The Artisans Village a reality. Our dream is to renovate two wonderful historic cotton warehouses in downtown Eatonton and make them into studio space...

UGA Willson Center hosts fundraising reception to launch NEH-supported project with Putnam County schools

The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts at the University of Georgia invites you to a reception at the Plaza Arts Center at 305 N Madison Ave. in Eatonton, Georgia, on the evening of Thursday, March 29 at...

Georgia Butts BBQ Company Profile

Georgia Butts BBQ will soon celebrate their official first anniversary as a full-service restaurant, having moved into their current location in April 2017. The restaurant features a rustic, relaxed atmosphere, a full bar, and conveniences...

PCHS Students Win Regional SkillsUSA Competition

By Destiny Kieu PCHS journalism student The Eatonton Messenger March 15, 2018 Five Putnam County High School SkillsUSA members traveled to Southern Crescent Technical College February 1 to compete at the Region 5 SkillsUSA competition....

CGTC Job*Fest – April 19th 1:00pm-4:00pm

PDA Adopts Strategic Plan to Grow Community

Includes additional lodging, workforce support Compiled by Shannon Sneed The Eatonton Messenger March 15, 2018 After a year of goal setting, in collaboration with Middle Georgia Regional Commission and a steering committee made...