On behalf of the City Council and staff, welcome to the official website of the City of Eatonton, Georgia! Our community is rich in antebellum history and also offers its residents all the modern services they demand. Eatonton was the home of celebrated authors Alice Walker (The Color Purple) and Joel Chandler Harris, who wrote the beloved children’s fables of Uncle Remus, Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, original Tuskegee Airman Hiram E. Little, Sr., and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hancock. Eatonton remains a hub for local artists and features many cultural attractions, including one of the finest performing arts facilities in the State, our Plaza Arts. Today we offer our residents a vibrant, active lifestyle; our businesses a supportive place to grow; and our visitors a memorable experience while they are here.
Our city staff is here to serve you so don’t hesitate to contact us or stop by and say “hello.” We invite you to come see historic Eatonton! It’s a great place to be and great time to be here!
– Mayor John Reid
