FAQs
Administration
How do I apply to serve on a board or committee?
The Board of Commissioners makes appointments to various advisory boards and committees serving Putnam County.
If you are interested in serving as an appointed representative on one of these boards, please fill out the Board Application on our Boards and Authorities page.
Please submit your application to the County Clerk at the following address:
County Clerk
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024
How do I get to the County Administration Building?
The Putnam County Administration Building is located at 117 Putnam Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024. Most GPS systems don’t give directions properly because we renamed the road. For complete accuracy, you may enter the following GPS coordinates: 33⁰ 20’ 48.27”N and 83⁰ 23’ 40.08”W.
Driving Directions
From Atlanta: I-20 E toward Augusta, take the US-129/US-441 exit, EXIT 114, toward Madison/Eatonton, turn right onto Eatonton Road/US-441/US-129/GA-24, continue to follow US-441 S/US-129 S/GA-24 S for approximately 17 miles, turn right at traffic light onto Putnam Drive (Eagle One Truck Stop (Citgo) will be at the light), the road will bend to the left, just after the bend the road forks with Sara Lee Drive going to the right and Putnam Drive continuing straight ahead.
From Augusta: I-20 W toward Atlanta, take the US-129/US-441 exit, EXIT 114, toward Madison/Eatonton, turn left onto Eatonton Road/US-441/US-129/GA-24, continue to follow US-441 S/US-129 S/GA-24 S for approximately 17 miles, turn right at traffic light onto Putnam Drive (Eagle One Truck Stop (Citgo) will be at the light), the road will bend to the left, just after the bend the road forks with Sara Lee Drive going to the right and Putnam Drive continuing straight ahead.
From Macon: US-129/GA-44 toward Jones/Putnam County, turn left onto US-441 N/US-129 N/GA-24 N/West Bypass, go approximately 4 miles, turn left at traffic light onto Putnam Drive (Eagle One Truck Stop (Citgo) will be at the light), the road will bend to the left, just after the bend the road forks with Sara Lee Drive going to the right and Putnam Drive continuing straight ahead.
Location Map
Click here for a location map of the Putnam County Administration Building.
Budget
When does the budget process start?
Typically the last week of May, the departments receive their budget package. Although a lot work is done prior to this date. This is the official start date.
County Clerk Request
How do I file an Open Records Request?
Open records requests are filed with the County Clerk. To file a records request, please click here to download our Open Records Request Form.
How do I obtain assistance with indigent burials?
The funeral home submits a bill and death certificate to the Putnam County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Lynn Barber, County Clerk.
The County Clerk then sends a letter to the Putnam County Health Department requesting a determination of eligibility.
If approved as indigent, the Finance Department will make payment directly to the funeral home. If denied, the County Clerk will send a denial letter to the funeral home.
The maximum allowable cost is $600.00 for an indigent burial.
Emergency Medical Services
How do I pay an EMS Ambulance bill?
To pay your ambulance bill with the Emergency Medical Services, please contact the Putnam County Finance Office at (706) 485-5826.
Facility Rental
How do I rent a county facility for a special event?
Recreation facility rentals are handled through the Putnam County Recreation Department.
Click here to visit the Recreation Department webpage for more information.
Rental of the Courthouse or Admin Building are handled through the County Clerk’s Office.
Click here to download the appropriate Application and Forms from the County Clerk's Office.
Fire Department
Does the Fire Department fill pools?
No, the Fire Department does not fill pools.
How do I get in touch with the Fire Marshal?
How do I obtain a burn permit?
The Fire Department does not issue burn permits.
For information regarding burn permits and regulations please contact The Forestry Commission at
How do I obtain an Incident Report?
To obtain an incident report, please click the following link:
Putnam County Records Request
Required Information:
To process your request, please be prepared to provide the following details:
Date of the incident
Address of the incident
Owner/occupant information
Approximate time of the incident
Fees:
Incident report fees vary depending on the length of the report and the administrative details involved.
How do I request the Fire Deptartment for an event?
Please contact Mrs. Owens in the Chiefs office with your requests and event information. 706-485-0469
Human Resources
How do I apply for a job with Putnam County?
To view all current employment opportunities at Putnam County, visit our Jobs webpage.
To download our employment application, click here to visit our Human Resources Department webpage.
Licensing & Permitting
How do I apply for a Lodging permit or Short Term Vacation Rental certificate?
Putnam County issues lodging permits and short term vacation rental certificates in accordance with Chapter 54 and Appendix D of our Official Code of Ordinances.
You can apply by completing the appropriate application packages available on our Lodging Permit and Short Term Vacation Rental page.
Please submit all necessary documentation to the County Clerk at the following address:
County Clerk
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024
How do I apply for a media production permit?
Putnam County issues media production permits in accordance with Appendix C of our Official Code of Ordinances.
You can apply for a Media Production Permit by completing the application package found by clicking on this page.
Please submit all necessary documentation to the Planning & Development Department at the following address:
Planning & Development Department
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024
How do I apply for a special event permit?
Putnam County issues special event permits in accordance with Appendix B of our Official Code of Ordinances.
You can apply for a special event permit by completing the application package available on our Special Event Permit page.
Please submit all necessary documentation to the County Clerk at the following address:
County Clerk
117 Putnam Drive, Suite A
Eatonton, Georgia 31024
How do I apply for an alcohol license?
Putnam County issues alcohol licenses in accordance with Chapter 6 of our Official Code of Ordinances.
You can apply for a new alcohol license or renew your existing license by completing one of the application packages available on our Alcohol License page.
How do I obtain a Birth Record, Death Record, or Marriage License?
Vital records and marriage licenses can be obtained from the Putnam County Probate Court.
Click here to visit the Putnam County Probate Court website.
How do I obtain a building or construction permit?
Building permits are issued by the Putnam County Planning and Development Department.
Click here to visit our Planning and Development Permitting webpage.
How do I obtain a business license?
Business Licenses are issued by the Putnam County Planning and Development Department.
Click here to visit our Planning and Development Applications and Forms webpage.
How do I obtain or renew a gun permit?
Firearms licenses can be obtained from the Putnam County Probate Court.
Click here to visit the Putnam County Probate Court website.
How do I update my driver’s license?
Schedule an appointment with the Department of Driver Services within 30 days after moving to Georgia. Bring the following documentation with you to your appointment:
- current license,
- social security number,
- proof of Georgia residency (bank statement, utility bill, or rental contract) and
- secure and verifiable identification.
At the appointment, you’ll hand over your former license, pay the license fee, and receive a temporary license. You may also register to vote. Your permanent license will arrive by mail a few weeks later.
Visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services website to learn more.
Report an Issue
How do I report a public works issue?
The Putnam County Public Works Department has a new way to report issues that need their attention.
Click on the link below and let us know what you see.
Search Tips and Tricks
Do the search results include the contents of PDFs and other documents?
Yes. The website indexes web pages as well as PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and text documents.
If I search for a phrase (e.g. alarm permit), will the results only show exact matches?
No. By default, the search results will show matches for any word within the phrase. In this example, you would receive results for all web pages and documents that contained either the word alarm or the word permit or both.
In order to search on an exact phrase, enclose your search phrase in quotations. The search results for "alarm permit" will show matches for that exact phrase.
Can I exclude a word from a search (e.g. all pages that have the word "alarm" but not the word "permit"?
Yes. You can exclude words by using the minus sign (-). In order to find the results of all pages that have alarm in the result but not permit, you would search for alarm -permit.
Trash Pickup
How do I pick up trash on a roadway?
Putnam County administers an Adopt-A-Roadway Program for litter removal on county roads.
If you or your business is interested in adopting a roadway and assisting with trash pick up, review the program information and apply today by clicking here.
Voting Registration
How do I find out what Commissioner district I'm in?
Search for your address on our interactive Commission district map on our Board of Commissioner’s webpage.
How do I register to vote?
