A three-seat Commission governs Warren
County. The Commission Chairman is elected at large from
the County. The other two commission seats are elected one
from each of two districts.
The City of Warrenton is the County seat.
The Mayor, elected at large from the city, and a five member
Council, elected by districts, governs it. The Towns of
Norwood and Camak each have elected mayors and five member
councils.
Warren County is located in a rural setting
in East Central Georgia along Interstate 20 and adjacent to the
Augusta MSA. There are three Warren County
interchanges on this interstate.
Excellent hospital care, physician’s care,
dental care, nursing home and assisted living options are
offered in the area. The area also has various emergency care
clinics, sports medicine clinics, physical therapy services, and
hospice programs.
Within a 40-minute drive, there are five
additional hospitals (1,915 beds), including the nationally
recognized Medical College of Georgia, which is the state’s
health science university.
^top
Warren County Emergency Services - 911
(This phone number reaches the dispatcher for the County Sheriff
Dept.,
City Police Dept., Fire Dept., and EMS.)
Electric companies:
|
Georgia Power Co.
|
706-465-3341
|
|
Jefferson Energy
|
706-547-5002
|
Gas companies:
|
Atlanta Gas Light Co
|
800-850-4159
|
|
Wilhoit Gas Co.
|
706-465-2243
|
Telephone:
Contact the Warrenton City Hall for water,
sewer, and cable information.
^top
Offering educational opportunities to all
residents is a priority of the leaders in Warren County.
Listed below are descriptions of several options.
Warren County Headstart
Headstart is a readiness program for 3 and
4 year-olds. This program is housed in the newly built
Warrenton Learning Center next to Warrenton City Hall.
Mildred E. Freeman Elementary School
Named a Georgia School of Excellence in
2004. The elementary school serves approximately 600
students from kindergarten to fifth grade. The average
class size is around twenty. Each class is equipped with
computers connected to a central network, and software programs
are used as an integral part of the curriculum. The
Chamber of Commerce/M.E. Freeman Mentoring Program brings
community citizens into the school to mentor individual students
or classes. 706-465-3342.
www.warren.k12.ga.us
Warren County High School
The high school serves approximately 500
students in grades 6-12. College preparatory and
vocational/technical paths are offered. Sandersville
Regional Technical College offers Customer Service classes as
part of the daily curriculum for the high school students.
A Service Learning class allows students to work in local
businesses two days per week to apply academic learning to real
world work experiences. There is also opportunity to participate
in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities from literary
to athletics. 706-465-3742.
www.warren.k12.ga.us
Briarwood Academy
The academy is a fully accredited private
school serving pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, and has
students from Warren, McDuffie, Wilkes, Lincoln, Columbia, and
Taliaferro Counties. An accelerated curriculum is provided
for the college bound in an atmosphere emphasizing Christian
family values. A variety of extra-curricular activities
from literary to athletics are offered as well. 706-465-5641.
www.briarwoodacademy.com
Registration for Schools
Registration is available at each school.
Requirements for registration are: birth certificate, Social
Security card, and proof of required immunizations.
Adult Education
Housed in the Warrenton Learning Center
beside Warrenton City Hall are adult classes provided by
Sandersville Regional Technical College. Classes provided
range from adult literacy and preparing for the GED exam to
computer training continuing education classes.
^top
HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher educational opportunities, including 2 and 4-year
colleges,
Universities, and technical colleges are available in the area.
(Location, phone number, & distance from Warrenton/Warren
County)
Augusta Technical College
(706) 771-4000
Augusta, GA—50-minute drive
Augusta Technical College Thomson
Campus (706) 595-0166
Thomson, GA—15-minute drive
Sandersville Regional Technical
College (478) 553-2050
Sandersville, GA—45-minute drive
Sandersville Regional Technical
College Sparta Campus (478) 553-2149
Sparta, GA—25-minute drive
University of Georgia (706)
542-3000
Athens, GA—65-minute drive
Augusta State University (706)
737-1400
Augusta, GA—50-minute drive
Georgia College & State University
(478) 453-5151
Milledgeville, GA—50-minute drive
Medical College of Georgia
(706) 722-9011
Augusta, GA—50-minute drive
Paine College (706) 795-7151
Augusta, GA—50-minute drive
Georgia Military College (706)
793-8577
Augusta, GA—50-minute drive
HOPE scholarship is a comprehensive
scholarship program assisting with education opportunities.
The HOPE scholarship has awarded over $863 million and has
enabled 426,600 Georgia students to attend public colleges,
universities and technical schools free or to receive partial
tuition to a private college or university.
Eligibility for the scholarship is
determined by grade point average (3.0 on a 4.0 scales), and to
continue receiving the scholarship the student just maintain
that grade point average.
^top
Warren County’s quality of life is
exceptional! It is a wonderful place to live, work, and
raise a family.
Hunting
Wildlife Management Area, managed by the GA
Dept. of Natural Resources, and numerous hunt clubs offer
hundreds of acres, catering to those who enjoy this sport.
Come Away Plantation is a hunting preserve and conference center
in Warren County that will accommodate both business and
pleasure. Call 706-465-3292 for rates and availability.
Golf
Boulders Golf Course is a challenging
18-hole golf course with a swimming pool and clubhouse.
Tournaments and activities are offered to members and visitors
alike. Call 706-465-2577 for more information. Over
20 golf courses are accessible within a short drive.
Fishing, Camping, Boating, Skiing
Warren County is filled with lakes and
streams for these activities, including the RV Campground,
Rocky
Comfort Plantation. Call 706-465-1113 for further
information. Warren County is conveniently located in
close proximity to Clarkshill Lake, Lake Oconee, and Lake
Sinclair.
State Parks
A variety of State Parks are within a short
driving distance, including Hamburg State Park, Alexander Stephens
State Park, and Mistletoe State Park.
Horseback Riding
The Gunn/Stewart Trail Ride, which takes
place twice a year, is a two-day ride through the countryside
and attracts over 1000 riders from miles around.
Sports
In addition to local school athletics, the
City of Warrenton Recreation Department offers programs for the
youth in the area.
Within a convenient drive, the Greenjackets
baseball games, the Lynx hockey games, and the Stallions arena
football games are enjoyable family sporting events to attend.
Performing Arts
The ballet, symphony, and theater
production are also available in the area.
^top
FOR YEAR 2007
First Saturday Jan-Dec 2007 706-465-9604
(every first Saturday of the month in downtown
Warrenton)
Martin Luther King Celebration
Jan 15, 2007 706-465-2869
(Community Services Building)
First Saturday 5K & Run March
3, 2007 706-465-9604
(downtown Warrenton)
W.C. Chamber Annual Banquet
TBA, 2007 706-465-9604
(Warren County Community Services)
Railroad Days Festival April
7, 2007 706-465-3223
(Camak)
Staff Appreciation Day April 26, 2007 706-465-9604
(varies)
Concerts in the Park May-Sept
2007 706-465-9604
(Warrenton City Park)
Relay for Life Cancer Walk April 28-29, 2007 706-465-3368
(Warrenton City Park)
First Saturday Cycle Tour May
5, 2007 706-465-9604
(Downtown Warrenton)
Gunn/Stewart Trail Ride May
18-20, 2007 706-465-3847
(Gunn Family Farm)
Art on Main June 2, 2007 706-465-9604
(Downtown Warrenton)
Backroads & Bikes Charity Poker Run August
4, 2007 706-465-9604
(Downtown Warrenton)
Gunn/Stewart Trail Ride Sept.
21-23, 2007 706-465-3847
(Gunn Family Farm)
W.C. Chamber General Meeting
Sep 24, 2007 706-465-9604
(Election of Officers)
Warren County Farm City Tour Oct.
25, 2007 706-465-9604
(Warren County Farm Bureau)
Warren County Sportsman’s Festival Nov. 10, 2007 706-465-9604
(Downtown Warrenton)
Lighting of the Tree of Honor Dec
1, 2007 706-465-2136
(Downtown Warrenton)
Hometown Christmas Dec. 6, 2007 706-465-9604
(Downtown Warrenton)
^top
Warrenton’s
First Saturdays give citizens and visitors an opportunity
to stroll downtown Warrenton along the sidewalk and take
advantage of all the spring sales of the businesses, as well as,
treasures & trash of individuals who would like to reserve a
space to sell their wares. To reserve a space along Main
Street, contact the Warren County Better Hometown @
706-465-9604.
The Warren County Annual Martin Luther
King Day Service is held on MLK Day at the Warren County
Community Services Bldg. Line-up for the march will begin at
9:45 a.m. with the march beginning at 10 a.m. The program will
begin immediately after the march. For more information, please
contact, Betty Reese at 706-465-2869.
First Saturday
5K & Fun Run is held the first Saturday of March each
year. Registration begins in front of the Warren County
Court House at 8:00 a.m., and the run begins promptly at
9:00a.m. The route travels through the neighborhoods of
Warrenton, and it finishes in front of the Court House where we
will gather for awards (trophies and ribbons) and door prizes.
There are many divisions for male and female, and they are 14
and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over, and wheelchair. Contact
the Warren County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-465-9604 for more
information.
Railroad Days
is an annual event that takes place in Camak, Georgia around the
Camak City Hall and the Camak Firehouse on the first Saturday in
April. The festival offers historic railroad memorabilia, arts
and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, a turn of the
century church service and much more. A good time for all
ages. Call Camak City Hall for festival or vendor
information at 706-465-2332.
The Skins Game
Golf Tournament is played at Boulders Golf Course in
Warrenton, Georgia. The golf tournament is played with a
"skins format". After a day of fun and competition, dinner
and a live auction is conducted at the clubhouse. This is
a day of fun in the sun for all golfers and golf enthusiast.
Contact the Warren County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-465-9604 or
Joey Kaney @ 706-465-9969 for more information.
The Concerts in the Park are held
the 3rd Thursday of each month during the months of May –
September each year. It is an outdoor concert from 6:00-8:00 in
the evening. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair or
blanket. Bring dinner and drinks, let the children play in the
park and take it easy for a couple of hours while you listen to
a variety of music.
The First Saturday Cycle Tour is
held the first Saturday in May each year. Registration for the
ride will be in the Warren County Court House from 7:30am –
8:00am, with a pre-ride briefing at 8:00am. There are three
different routes with various lengths (12, 26, & 50 mile
routes). The rides will finish in front of the Warren County
Court House. Contact the Warren County Chamber of Commerce @
706-465-9604 for more information.
The Gunn /
Stewart Trail Ride is a two-day trail ride including
horses and wagons. A dinner and dance is held on Saturday
night. Camping area is provided in the pecan orchard and
surrounding area of the Gunn Family Farm. For more information
on this event, contact Jimmy Stewart @ 706-465-3847.
Art on Main
is an annual event held the first Saturday in June. The
day will feature several artists and designers displaying their
original work for show and for sale. A variety of work will be
showcased for all art enthusiasts, including stone sculptures,
floor cloths, stained glass, oil paintings, floral designs,
pottery, ceramics, quilts, and plein aire. Bring your children
to town for a coloring and artistic time of fun. There
will be face painting, sand art, and large wallpaper sheets with
fall designs that are available for children to color.
The Backroads &
Bikes Charity Poker Run is an annual event held the first
Saturday in August. This day is for motorcycle enthusiasts, who
would like to ride country roads and enjoy the scenic views.
Bikers may register that morning from 9:00a.m. – 10:00
a.m. at the Warren County Courthouse. The 40-mile ride
will begin at 10:00a.m. sharp. All participants will meet
back at the Courthouse for prizes. Contact the Warren County
Chamber of Commerce @ 706-465-9604 for more information.
The Relay for
Life Cancer Walk is conducted in downtown Warrenton at
the Warrenton City Park. The event starts on a Friday
night at 6:00 PM with a Survivor Lap and at 9:30 a luminary
service is conducted. The walk will continue until 6:00
AM, Saturday. At the conclusion of the Walk there will be
a breakfast. This event is sponsored by the American
Cancer Society. Call Louise Hadden for more information @
706-465-3368.
The Warren
County Farm City Tour is a bus tour of selected local
farm and businesses or industries in Warren County. The
bus tour is sponsored by the Warren County Chamber of Commerce,
the Warren County Farm Bureau and the Warren County Extension
Office. People going on the bus tour will meet at the
Community Services Building for biscuits at 9:00 AM board the
bus for the tour at 9:30 AM. A picnic lunch is provided in
the pecan orchard beside the County Extension office. The
tour concludes around 1:30 PM. Contact the Warren County
Chamber of Commerce at 706-465-9604 or the County
Extension office at 706-465-2136 for more information.
The Sportsman's
Festival, another anticipated annual tradition, takes
place in downtown Warrenton and includes a arts & crafts,
commercial vendors, carnival rides, kids games, festival fashion
show for children, hunting exhibits, foods of all kinds, a car
cruise in, turkey shoot, big buck contest, free health fair, a
program to honor veterans and all-day live entertainment.
Tickets are sold for prizes that are given away that day. These tickets can be purchased in advance at Miss Jane's
Restaurant, the Wheeler Hardware Store and the Warren County
Chamber of Commerce for $1.00 each. Contact the Warren
County Chamber of Commerce for more information @ 706-465-9604.
The Lighting of
the Tree of Honor takes place the first Saturday in
December each year in front of the historic Warren County Court
House and is sponsored by the Warrenton Garden Club.
Luminaries may be purchased from a Warrenton Garden Club member
in honor or in memory of someone special. Anyone interested in
this event can contact Babs Davis @ 706-465-2324 for more
information.
The Hometown
Christmas on the first Thursday in December each year.
Local restaurants serve dinner and downtown shops will be open
for business to complete each and every shopping list while
folks are swayed by the music permeating through the downtown
streets. Cauldrons are set up within town roast
marshmallows and horse drawn carriage rides tour visitors
through the residential streets to view the holiday decorated
homes. Sketch artists are on hand and photo opportunities
abound in the charming downtown. Santa will be meeting and
having pictures with all of the children in his workshop located
at Family Styles by Debra. The art gallery and museum,
located in the Warren County Court House, will have items for
sale including Warren County History Books, Warren County
Plates, and signed prints of the Warren County Court House and
Theater. Come on out and share in the Christmas spirit.
Enjoy the self-guided tour of the town and pick up a few
Christmas gifts along the way. Contact the Warren County
Chamber of Commerce @ 706-465-9604 for more information.
^top
Warren County is full of history with a
number of historic homes and places of interest. The
Warren County Library has many genealogical records and
historical artifacts, including the mill Branch Indian Artifact
display.
The Burkhalter Home was the first colonial
house in Warren County. During the Revolutionary War,
Lafayette spent several nights being nursed back to health.
Several stagecoach stops from the colonial
days are found in Warren County including the Old Stagecoach
Inn.
The first cotton mill in the county now
serves as a “craft shop” called Country Treasurers with a small
garden on the property, located on Ansley Road behind the home
of Kenneth Ansley.
Norwood is also known as the “Birthplace of
Rural Free Delivery”.
Beall Springs, a natural spring, was once a
resort at the turn of the century. Legends report that the
spring water restored good health to those who drank it.
The Ogeechee River Mill has been in
operation since 1826 and still grinds corn like it did many
years.
Jewell, a historical district, has the
distinction of lying in two counties with homes built on either
side of the river.
Little Briar Church is the oldest church in
the County, established in 1777. It is also the fourth
Baptist Church organized in Georgia.
Many more historical sites and interesting
stories can be found in Warren County. The Warren County
Historical Driving Brochure is currently being designed.
^top
Warren County has a number of civic clubs
that are active in the community, including Kiwanis, DAR,
Masons, American Legion, Historical Society, Garden Clubs, the
Senior Citizens Center, and the Chamber of Commerce.
Events and programs, sponsored by these organizations are held
throughout the year.
Georgia driver’s licenses can be obtained
at the Community Service Building in Warrenton and on the 3rd
Thursday of each month or weekdays at the Georgia State Patrol
office in Thomson (706-465-2973). The license fee is
approximately $15.00 and checks are not accepted.
Tags can be obtained at the Tag
Commissioners office in Warren County Court House
(706-465-2231).
Register to vote in Georgia and Warren
County at the Warren County Board of Registrar’s Office at the
Warren County Community Service Building on Warren Street
(behind Citizens Bank and beside the County Library).
^top
State and local sales and use taxes that apply to building
materials,
machinery, installation labor and equipment: 7%
State Property tax rate: 0.25%
|
Typical local tax rates: |
Unincorporated County Rate: |
30.75 |
State--0.25 |
|
|
|
|
County--11.25 |
|
|
|
|
School--16.75 |
|
|
|
|
School Bond--2.50 |
|
|
Incorporated Rates: |
Warrenton--43.97 |
|
|
|
Camak--34.00 |
|
|
|
Norwood--35.703 |
Assessment ratio for industrial
property: 40% of the total value
Business Inventory Tax Rate:
The City and the County have passed 100%
Freeport tax exemption.
Workers Compensation Rates:
Companies that participate in the Warren County Chamber’s Drugs Don’t Work Program will
receive a 7 ½ % discount on their workers compensation premiums.
State Income Tax: 6%
WELCOME TO WARREN COUNTY!!!
For additional assistance, contact the
Warren County Chamber of Commerce.
