Putnam Development Authority

08/31/2021

Aalto Scientific, Ltd. is currently hiring!

ASSEMBLERS-Climate controlled warehouse and great work environment. Work schedule is Monday through Friday (8 hour shifts). NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! You may apply in person at 230 Technology Parkway Eatonton, GA 31024 or email [email protected]

ALSO HIRING FOR: Testing Lab Technicians, QA Analyst, & Compounding Technicians (Science related backgrounds are required for the positions above)

Please direct all hiring questions to Ellen Ellard, [email protected].

08/11/2021

Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) to announce record-setting jobs and investments from economic development projects across the state during fiscal year 2021. Read more at https://www.georgia.org/press-release/gov-kemp-announces-record-breaking-jobs-and-investment-georgia

08/09/2021

Check out the Georgia Writers Museum featured in Georgia Trend this month.

https://www.georgiatrend.com/2021/07/30/organizations-georgia-writers-museum/

08/08/2021

After 34 years of leading the force, Eatonton’s police chief will officially retire this week.

07/26/2021

For the first time in its history, the Port of Savannah has moved 5.3 million twenty-foot equivalent container units, growing cargo volumes by 20 percent in FY2021, or nearly 900,000 TEUs compared to the previous year.

The Port of Savannah was the first container terminal in the Southeast or Gulf Coast to move 5 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in a fiscal year. (Georgia Ports Authority / Jeremy Polston) Container hub growing capacity SAVANNAH, Ga., July 26, 2021 – For the first time in its history...

07/23/2021

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Special Project Coordinator

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is seeking a talented Special Project Coordinator with a passion for organization. Special Project Coordinator will work independently to deliver on responsibilities in collaboration with County Manager.

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners is seeking a talented Special Project Coordinator with a passion for organization. Special Project Coordinator will work independently to deliver on responsibilities in collaboration with County Manger.

07/22/2021

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07/21/2021

Congratulations!

This month we celebrate our Chief Deputy, Shazett Bullard’s, work anniversary! She has served in the Clerks’ Office full-time for over 15 years (and was part-time prior to that). Yes, she began her career as a toddler!

We thank Shazett for her continuous service and for all she does for our office and county!

07/12/2021

From Thomasville to Toccoa, Georgia’s booming film industry is creating jobs and supporting small businesses across the state. Find out more here: https://www.georgia.org/blog/georgias-sizzle-reel-puts-spotlight-community-economic-benefits-industry
The Georgia Film Office

06/29/2021

Our Georgia Center of Innovation – Aerospace team has announced a limited-time grant opportunity available for small and mid-sized defense contractors in the state. The cybersecurity grant will assist companies with meeting new cybersecurity compliance measures now required by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Learn more: https://www.georgia.org/center-of-innovation//gdecd-launches-cybersecurity-grants-georgia-defense-contractors

06/25/2021

Carrying the casket of former Eatonton Fire Department Assistant Chief David Hugh Thomas on the Department’s classic ‘39 apparatus, Eatonton firefighters stop in front of the fire department to sound the final alarm and pay their respects for Thomas.

Carrying the casket of former Eatonton Fire Department Assistant Chief David Hugh Thomas on the Department’s classic ‘59 apparatus, Eatonton firefighters stop in front of the fire department to sound the final alarm and pay their respects for Thomas.

06/25/2021

Great news! Congratulations!

Putnam County was recently awarded an Employee Safety Grant from Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). The grant was used to purchase Stat Packs Advanced Fluorescent Vests for the Putnam County Fire Department and EMS staff.