The mission of the Public Safety Department is to providing the highest level of security and safety for the citizens of Eatonton, upholding the most ethical standards, and maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity at all times.
Police Department
The Eatonton Police Department, located at 214 West Marion Street, houses the police headquarters, the City jail, and the Municipal Court. Our crew of 29 police officers handles about 2,000 traffic citations per year and about 1,000 other incidents. Using revenues from the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), uniformity has been achieved in our fleet of police vehicles so that visitors and residents, alike, will know that the Eatonton Police force is on the job. The silver/gray fleet is boldly emblazoned with “Eatonton Police”.
Contact us by phone at (706) 485-3551 or email
Pay your ticket via Online ticket payment or by phone by calling 1-855-899-2090
Fire Department
The Eatonton Fire Department has both a paid and a volunteer force located at 214 West Marion Street beside the Police Department. Our crews can be seen training each month throughout the City. By using a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, each firefighter in the City of Eatonton’s fire fighting force has been outfitted with all new turn-out gear and new breathing apparatus. Additionally we have added to our fleet of fire trucks. To go along with the new E-ONE pumper engine already in service, we have been able to add another E-ONE pumper and a 65 foot ladder truck that is more than able to reach the top of the tallest structure in town or out in the county.
City Marshal
It is the City Marshal’s job to issue Occupational tax certificates and collect occupational taxes and fees. In addition the Marshall enforces city ordinances concerning buildings, trash and solid waste including the accumulation of junk cars and other nuisance ordinances. The Marshal also issues burn permits and inspects burn sites in the City. No burn permits are issued from May 1stuntil October 31st of each year. The Marshal is NPDES certified and works with the Putnam County Planning and Zoning staff on land disturbance and sedimentation control issues.
