Public Works DEPARTMENT
Public Works provides water and sewer services, keeps our city clean and neat, handles our garbage and yard trash collection, maintains our roads and streets, maintains city vehicles, takes care of the city's buildings and grounds, maintains city cemeteries and much more.
The Public Works staff is dedicated to providing customer-friendly service while maintaining the city’s infrastructure, protecting the environment and providing essential services to residents and area businesses. Please feel free to contact any of us if you need information or assistance. The Sandersville Public Works Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
GIS (geographical system information) data is maintained by the Public Works Director. The City of Sandersville will soon post some of this data, including high quality aerial photography, to our website. Use of GIS data will be for viewing purposes only unless written consent is granted by the Director.
The central point of the Public Works network is the Public Works Annex Building. Located at 124 South Hospital Road, the Annex Building is centrally located between the various department buildings it oversees.
Robert Eubanks is the Public Works Director for the City of Sandersville. He works closely with the department supervisors as well as the City Administrator, Mayor and Council. The Director strives to plan for the future goals of the City of Sandersville as well as address the current needs. Obtaining grant funds and controlling spending in the departments is a key component of the director’s job. Robert always maintains a hands-on approach goes well beyond the call of duty. Eubanks has worked in utilities since he was 19 years old in both the public and private sector. He has worked with the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines and as project manager for Cities and industries on new projects and startups. He is certified in Water, Wastewater and Water Laboratory Analysis and is a State Certified Public Works Manager.
When you call the office, you will most likely reach Administrative Assistant Elaine Mitchell. It is her job to receive work orders and customer complaints. Elaine is also the contact for utility locate information, general contact information and any questions you may have regarding your publicly-provided services. However, billing inquiries should be forwarded to City Hall at 478-552-2525.
Central Warehousing and Vehicle Maintenance
The City of Sandersville operates a vehicle maintenance shop and central warehouse. This is a part of our commitment to provide services at a reduced cost and keep taxes low.
Travis Fort operates the warehouse and also distributes and receives goods needed to maintain City operations. The Vehicle Maintenance Shop provides preventative and corrective maintenance of the City's fleet of vehicles. Otis Taylor is the shop supervisor.
Sanitation and Cemeteries
The Sanitation and Cemetery Departments are supervised by Antonio White. Antonio and his crew collect natural debris such as leaf and limbs throughout the city. They participate in making sure the roadsides and city properties stay well-groomed and free of debris. Residential and commercial waste is contracted by Ryland Enviromental. They collect household garbage and bulk items from our customers and service commercial and industrial clients as well.
The three major cemeteries: Brownwood, Old City and Hall Street are managed under the City's Cemetery Department. The crews work with limited staff to keep those three cemeteries in proper condition.
Street Department
The City's Street Department oversees the maintenance of roads and sidewalks within the city limits. Crews also maintain ditches, storm drains, signs, conduct traffic studies and install calming devices. Staff maintains the city right-of-way and participates in keeping the city clean and in an aesthetically pleasing appearance. This department is supervised by Wayne Johnson. He and his crew are on call 24/7 and respond to calls as required, regardless of the weather.
Wastewater Treatment
The City of Sandersville operates a 1.75 MGD capacity activated sludge treatment process. The treatment process uses natural bacteria for the removal of waste. There is little need for chemical treatment in this type of system.
Water Department
Providers of high quality H20! Three main Water Plants currently serve the City of Sandersville. The facilities treat ground water from six deep wells located throughout the City. The Water and Sewer Department operate and maintain the entire distribution and collection system. Water is monitored continuously to ensure drinking quality.
Seaborn Street is the superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department. He and his crew are dedicated to providing prompt and courteous service. The staff works diligently towards providing uninterrupted service to our customers.
