THROUGH 1817
1933
PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Education in Putnam County can be traced back to 1817 when the first co-educational school was opened in July of that year. Eatonton Academy became the first city school open to males and females while many smaller school settings, such as churches and small one room school houses, dotted the surrounding countryside serving those students unable to attend school in town. In the early 1900’s, the public school system within Putnam County consisted of 14 sub-school districts. Under the school-districting plan the country had 38 schools recognized at that time. In the early 70’s, Putnam County schools integrated and opened one campus per age grouping that served all of the county’s students, regardless of race. Putnam County is now a Charter School System with 4 schools, a primary, elementary, middle and high serving approximately 2780 students.
A. F. ADAMS INSURANCE AGENCY NOW KNOWN AS THE PEOPLES AGENCY Began in 1933 by A. F. Adams to offer the community another local option for insurance services, The Peoples Agency is now a full service independent insurance agency offering a wide range of products for both individuals and business, as well as other specialty insurance products. The Peoples Agency is located at 207
158 Old Glenwood Springs Road Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-5381
S. Jefferson Ave. and can be contacted at (706) 485-9912 and at 991 Lake Oconee
1943
1968
Parkway in Eatonton, and can be contacted at (706) 485-5244.
PUTNAM GENERAL HOSPITAL
THE PEOPLES BANK Arising from a need for healthy competition in our areaand from a desire for growth and strength in Putnam County, The Peoples Bank was conceived by local leaders in 1943. The Peoples Bank has grown to over $50,000,000 inassets and continues to change and grow with the needsof the community. The Peoples Bank’s original location is 209 S. Jefferson Ave, 706-485-8542, and has since added two more locations. The Oconee Crossings Office, 991 Lake Oconee Parkway, 706-485-5244, was opened in 1990 and the Sinclair Office was opened in 1995, 1051 Milledgeville Rd., 706-485-6710.
Putnam General Hospital has been in continuous operation since its opening on March 1, 1968. The original facility was comprised of 38 beds, when the first patient was transferred from Jordan Hospital to Putnam General on March 1, 1968. In 1974, through addition and expansion, a surgery wing was opened with 17 beds. Then in June of 1978, a modern intensive care unit was opened with 3 beds. After completing a $5 million dollar renovation in 1993, the hospital was a modern state-of-the-art 50-bed hospital, including five ICU beds. In 2004, the hospital began expanding once again to enlarge the areas of Physical Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, and storage. As part of this expansion, two additional recovery beds were added to the Operating Room area, as well as a family waiting room. The expansion also brought the hospital’s CT Scanner into the hospital from an outside building. The hospital now serves as a 25-bed critical access facility. Our Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Lab, Radiology, and other support services are attractive, functional departments that enhance our ability to provide professional care with a personal touch. Please visit us a 101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, Georgia. For additional information, please visit www.putnamgeneral.com or give us a call at 706-485-2711. Your Community. Your Hospital.
THE YEARS 1970
1979
GATEWOOD SCHOOLS
EATONTON-PUTNAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Gatewood Schools is an independent, Christian, college-preparatory school, serving K3 through twelfth grade students in Putnam, Greene, Morgan, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Baldwin, and Newton counties. Christian beliefs, a comprehensive curriculum, athletics and fine arts programs are all incorporated into the student's educational experience at Gatewood so as to develop the whole child - spiritually, intellectually, physically, and ethically. The result is well-rounded young men and women who are prepared for successful college careers and life experiences. The school’s faculty is dedicated to excellence and stresses strong fundamental skills, work habits, educational curiosity and a life-long love of learning. While challenging students academically, teachers foster an atmosphere of trust, honor, and mutual respect that allows the growth and development of each student’s particular talents and qualities.
In 1979 the Chamber was born with a membership campaign resulting in 70 individual members, 58 businesses, three industries and five clubs. In 2011, the Chamber celebrates 32 years of growth, success, triumphs and tributes it has survived to reach nearly 400 members and become an active voice in the business community. The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce pledges to promote, enhance and support the success of the business community through networking existing Chamber members, sharing business ideas, recruiting new members and promoting tourism, serving as the welcome center to the community.
139 Phillips Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024 706.485.8231 For more information about Gatewood Schools please visit our website at www.gatewoodschool.com or call 706-485-8231.
2003
Chamber Staff: Roddie Anne Blackwell, President Becky Needham, Membership Manager Bonnie Simmons, Tourism & Special Events 305 North Madison Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024, (706) 485-7701
2010
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PEOPLES INVESTMENT COMPANY With the addition of Peoples Investment Company in January 2003, The Peoples Bank became a full service financial provider. Peoples Investment Company offers non deposit investment products ranging from stocks and bonds to mutual funds, IRA, annuities and more. Peoples Investment Company is located at 991 Lake Oconee Parkway in Eatonton, and can be contacted at (706) 485-5244.
On Cloud 9 originated from a woman’s dream and an amazing friendship. New to the community, On Cloud 9 offers Miss Me jeans, junior tops and dresses, one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry, and much, much more. Owned and operated by Leigh Wilson and Cindy Gregory. Please visit us at 113 S. Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, Georgia. For additional information give us a call at 706-485-0036 and become a fan on Facebook.