Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for payroll, accounts payable, financial management, and general administration for the City of Waynesboro. In addition, it oversees utility billing, property taxes, issues alcoholic beverage licenses and business licenses.
Animal Control
Animal Control is not a department unto itself but actually falls under the Waynesboro Police Department. Animal Control is charged with enforcing the Animal Control Ordinance for the City of Waynesboro.
It is Animal Control's desire to work closely with Old Fella to find homes for all adoptable stray animals.
Animal Control accepts donations of the following items to be used at the City's pound to care for the animals:
dog and/or puppy food
treats
toys
bleach
old towels
If you would like to donate any of the above items or set-up a time to see any of the animals for possible adoption, call Animal Control Officer Angela Rystrom at 706 360-2342.
Building Inspection
Building inspection is part of the Planning and Development Department. The Building Official is responsible for inspecting new residential, commercial and industrial construction in the City of Waynesboro, inspects building foundations, rough structures, and finished structures for structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing conformity, safety and compliance with standard codes.
Planning and Development - Community
Community Development is part of the Planning and Development Department. It is responsible for managing, directing and supervising community development activities for the City of Waynesboro which includes administering the city zoning ordinance, enforcing existing ordinances and also administering rezoning and appeals.
Planning and Development - Downtown
Downtown Development is part of the Planning and Development Department. This department is responsible for managing the Downtown Development Program for the City of Waynesboro which includes coordinating the activities within the downtown development and revitalization program developed by the Downtown Development Authority and other committees, serving as staff and liaison between City and DDA, and implementing decisions made by the DDA.
Public Works
Public Works is made up of the following 4 departments:
Beautification
Street
Maintenance
Solid Waste
The Beautification Department cleans and beautifies the right-of-ways, our city parks, and the our downtown area.
The Street Department repairs, maintains, and installs sewer, storm drains, sidewalks and city streets.
The Maintenance Department repairs and maintains all vehicles and equipment for the City of Waynesboro.
The Solid Waste Department picks up household garbage in polykarts, dumpsters, and yard waste throughout Waynesboro.
Wastewater Services
The City of Waynesboro has contracted with CH2M HILL OMI to operate its sanitary sewer system. Sewage is treated at the Waste Water Treatment Plant located off Woodland Road.
The current charge for sewer service is $4.55 per 1,000 gallons of metered water plus a $3.69 monthly service charge.
Contact City Hall for other information and tap charges.
Water Services
The City of Waynesboro strives to provide safe drinking water for its citizens. The City operates its own water system. Water is collected from Briar Creek and treated at the Water Treatment Plant on Highway 56 and pumped from two (2) wells located on West
6th Street and Highway 25 North.
Rate Schedule
a. The rate is $4.29 per 1000 gallons of metered water plus a service charge based on meter size.
b. Non-Residence of the City will be charged an additional $0.124 per 1000 gallons of metered water.
Contact City Hall for tap fees or for additional information.
Waynesboro Fire Department
The Waynesboro Fire Department seeks to protect and safeguard the citizens of Waynesboro and their property from destruction by fire, provide fire suppression services,and fire prevention services which include public education and fire investigation.
Fire service is provided by fulltime and reserve firefighters 24/7 utilizing three class A pumpers each rated at 1250 gpm and carrying a 1,000 gallons of water. The Waynesbobo Fire Department currently has an Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 4 rating.
Waynesboro Natural Gas
The City of Waynesboro prides itself on providing natural gas to its customers at the lowest cost possible. Natural gas is purchased through the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (MGAG) from El Paso Southern Natural. MGAG does a great job for Waynesboro and many other cities of buying natural gas at the best price. Natural gas is billed on a varible rate.
Contact City Hall at (706) 554-8000 for current rate information.
REBATES
Waynesboro also offers a host of rebates for gas products including gas furnaces,
grills, and gas logs. If you have an electric or propane hot-water heater, we will
give you a 40 gallon gas hot-water heater at no charge. If you have
questions concerning our rebates, call the Gas Department at 554-8034
Waynesboro Police Department
The Waynesboro Police Department strives to make Waynesboro a safe place to live and work. Police Chief Alphonzo Williams heads the department with over 21 years of experience in law enforcement.
The primary mission of the Waynesboro Police Department is to create and maintain a partnership with our employees, citizens, business and community leaders and others, who choose to live, work, visit and learn in our community and to protect life and property, solve societal problems, and enhance social, environmental, economic, and educational opportunities for all.
