Welcome to Lake Country. Here's everything you need to get settled in Putnam County.
Eatonton is the county seat of Putnam County, located in Central Georgia about 90 miles from Atlanta. Population is approximately 6,500 in the city, 22,000 in the county. Putnam County is renowned for Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair — two world-class recreational lakes that define life here. The county is also the birthplace of celebrated authors Alice Walker and Joel Chandler Harris.
Life in Putnam County revolves around two incredible lakes. Lake Oconee (19,000 acres) is home to Reynolds Lake Oconee resort and some of the finest golf in the Southeast. Lake Sinclair (15,300 acres) offers excellent fishing, boating, and a classic Georgia lake community feel. Both lakes are accessible within minutes of Eatonton.
The Putnam County Charter School System serves K-12 students across the county with an innovative charter model emphasizing college and career readiness. Putnam County High School — home of the War Eagles — offers AP courses, arts, JROTC, and athletics. Gatewood Schools provides a private option.
Putnam County Family Health Center provides primary care with sliding-scale fees. Lake Country Urgent Care handles walk-in needs with extended hours. Eatonton Dental Care is the community's full-service dental practice. The nearest major hospital is Navicent Health Baldwin in Milledgeville, about 20 miles south.
Start your Eatonton food journey at Yesterday Cafe for breakfast, Lake Country BBQ for lunch, and El Sombrero for dinner. Oconee Coffee Co. is the place to work remotely and get to know your neighbors.
Putnam County has a remarkable literary heritage. The Uncle Remus Museum celebrates Joel Chandler Harris, while the Alice Walker Driving Tour honors the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple. Rock Eagle Effigy Mound is one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the Eastern US — and it's right here in the county.
Key contacts for new residents. Vehicle registration and property tax through the Putnam County Tax Commissioner. Georgia driver's license through the DDS office in Eatonton.