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» Your hometown newspaper since 1861 The Eatonton Alessenger THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025 | A7 Public Record Information found on the Putnam County Public Record page has been gathered by The Eatonton Messenger from various institutions and public offices. Reports gleaned from public records reflect the information as it appears on the documents provided. Subscribe online at www.msgrnews.co Putnam County Jail Report Dwayne Eustace Mathis Christopher Patrick Goff Adjwona Lasha Ingram Jaquice Mushun Robertson Quartez Jerome Madison Ja'Keem Glover Dodi Therese Rowell Austin Michael McCoy Tony Talbum Fowler Barry Lee Hill Andrea Ashley Chenie Julio Reyes Jennifer Lynn Erickson Erick Xavier Steele Dontavisus Carnell Farley NO. Dashawn Jaquan Andrews Zion Dasheon Gadson Rion Staton Jones Bennie Frank Mosley William Lee Callaway MONDAY, JUNE 2 Dwayne Eustace Mathis, 55, of Eatonton - probation violation (aggravated assault, burglary) Christopher Patrick Goff, 31, of Macon - willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor, two counts) TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Adjwona Lasha Ingram, 49, of Eatonton - foreign warrant, bench warrant for failure to appear (Baldwin County) Jaquice Mushun Robertson, 48, of Eatonton - remove/affix plate to conceal vehicle ID; theft by receiving stolen property (felony) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 Quartez Jerome Madison, 31, of Milledgeville - probation violation Ja'Keem Glover, 18, of Eatonton - affray (fighting) THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Dodi Therese Rowell, 52, of Eatonton - terroristic threats and acts (felony) Austin Michael McCoy, 30, of Milledgeville - probation violation (sale of methamphetamine) Tony Talbum Fowler, 61, of Union City - probation violation (DUI, suspended license, failure to maintain lane) Barry Lee Hill, 37, of Milledgeville - criminal trespass (trespassing); fishing without permission Andrea Ashley Chenie, 45, of Eatonton - theft by taking (felony) FRIDAY, JUNE 6 Julio Reyes, 39, of Columbus - state court sentence (48 hours jail time) Jennifer Lynn Erickson, 51, of Eatonton - bench warrant, failure to appear (false report of a crime, criminal trespass, unlawful conduct during 911 call) Erick Xavier Steele, 34, of Milledgeville - bench warrant, failure to appear (driving while license suspended); giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer Dontavisus Carnell Farley, 43, of Eatonton - state court sentence (35 days jail time) Dashawn Jaquan Andrews, 17, of Hinesville - affray (fighting) Zion Dasheon Gadson, 17, of Milledgeville - affray (fighting) SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Rion Staton Jones, 28, of Eatonton - possession and use of drug- related objects; possession of methamphetamine; probation violation (possession of Schedule I drug) Bennie Frank Mosley, 64, of Eatonton - disorderly conduct; willful obstruction of law enforcement officers; willful obstruction of law enforcement officers (misdemeanor) MONDAY, JUNE 9 William Lee Callaway, 19, of Buckhead - failure to appear for fingerprintable charge (misdemeanor) 11 Putnam County Property •lil IM Transfers Through May 27 Sale Price Buyer Seller Property Address 5/16/25 $360,000.00 Dillard, Sandi Visser, Merle 153 Edgewater DR 5/20/25 $239,000.00 Johnson, Adam BEGO Investments, LLC 373 Possum Point DR 5/23/25 $14,000.00 Griggs, Ryan The Estate of Benjamin J. Mathis 109B 092 5/23/25 $165,000.00 Scott Lawrence and Valerican Lawrence as Trustees of the Scott and Valerie Lawrence 2014 Tr Lake Country Builders Group, LLC 116 Parkside LN 5/23/25 $20,000.00 Warriors Management Properties WMP, LLC Richter, Scott Possum Point DR Eatonton 5/23/25 $270,000.00 Groce, Curtis Garner, Laura 173 Landing DR 5/27/25 $70,000.00 Michele Bechtell, Trustee of the Michele Bechtell Living Trust Equestria, LLC 108 N Madison AVE Eatonton 5/27/25 $170,000.00 Michele Bechtell, Trustee, Michele Bechtell Living Trust Priestley, Fabian N Madison Avenue at W. Marrion ST Eatonton Miller announces candidacy for Georgia House District 124 Melanie Miller has offi cially announced her candi dacy for the Georgia House of Representatives District 124 seat in the upcoming 2026 midterm election. With a platform rooted in transparency, account ability, and integrity, Miller enters the race with a commitment to restoring trust in public service and ensuring that the voices of the community are truly heard under the Gold Dome. “As a lifelong resident of Georgia and a firm believer in responsible governance, I’m stepping forward to be the change that so many in our community are calling for,” Miller said. “District 124 deserves a representa tive who listens, leads with integrity, and delivers real results.” Miller brings a strong background in public service, community engagement, and strategic Melanie Miller leadership. Her campaign will focus on key priorities including ethical gover nance, education reform, economic opportunity, and access to quality healthcare. Her decision to run stems from a growing concern among constit uents that their needs and concerns are being overlooked in the political process. Miller pledges to bring a renewed sense of openness and integrity to the role, advocating for transparent policy- making and accountable leadership. “My campaign isn’t about partisanship — it’s about people,” Miller said. “It’s about ensuring every resident of District 124 knows that they have a voice in the State Capitol and a representative who works for them, not special interests.” Miller’s campaign will officially launch with a community town hall this summer, where residents are invited to share their concerns, ask questions, and join the conversa tion about the future of District 124. For more information about the campaign or to get involved, contact mela- niemillerforga@gmail. com. — Contributed Kemp traveling to Canada for trade conference Dave Williams Capitol Beat News Service Gov. Brian Kemp will lead a three-day trade mission to Canada next week amid an atmosphere of uncer tainty prompted by a series of tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on the United States’ northern neighbor. Kemp, joined by Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and state Economic Devel opment Commissioner Pat Wilson, will attend the 2025 Southeast U.S.-Cana- dian Provinces Alliance conference in Saint John, New Brunswick, which will run from June 8-10. The alliance was established in 2007 to enhance trade and investment, promote cross-border business collab oration between the two countries, and create new trade opportunities through connections between the member Southeastern states and Canadian provinces. A meeting in the Oval Office last month between Trump and new Cana dian Prime Minister Mark Carney became testy when the president talked about his desire for the U.S. to acquire Canada as the 51st state. THE PLAZA ARTS CENTER CREATE, CULTIVATE AND CELEBRATE Upcernino) Tvertz SEE OUR AD IN THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR ON » PAGE C7 DOMDOWN BY PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF EATONTON, GEORGIA FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET REVIEW AND ADOPTION (September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026) BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW: The City of Eatonton FY 2026 pro posed budget is available for public inspection during regular office hours (Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00PM) in the office of the City Clerk inside City Hall, located at 201 North Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024. A copy of the budget can also be found on the City’s website at http://www.eaton- tonga.us. PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2026 BUDGET: A Public Hearing on the City of Eatonton FY 2026 proposed budget is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM at the Putnam County Commissioners’ Meeting Room #203, located at 117 Putnam Drive, Eatonton, Georgia 31024. At this meeting, the Mayor and Council will receive both written and oral comments about the pro posed budget for the City of Eatonton, Georgia. BUDGET ADOPTION: The Mayor and Council of the City of Eatonton are scheduled to adopt the City of Eatonton FY 2026 Budget at the Council Meet ing on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Putnam County Commis sioners’ Meeting Room #203, located at 117 Putnam Drive, Eatonton, Georgia 31024. PRESENTED Zikton SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 EATONTON CITY CENTER STAGE VENDORS OPEN] AT 6:00PM MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:00PM LAWN CHAIRS & COOLERS WELCOME! FEATURING DERRICK DOVE & THE PEACEKEEPERS] (BLUES/SOUTHERN ROCK) 0 WITH MUSIC FROM DO KID TREE # i @ DowntownEatonton $ (o) For more information, please call 706.749.9150 or visit www.DowntownEatonton.com/events.