Jamey Williamson

The house caught fire on Wednesday morning. IAN TOCHER/Staff

BREAKING: Two blazes keep firefighters busy

Lynn Hobbs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

The air within the city of Eatonton was smoky on Feb. 26 due to two fires happening simultaneously, but Eatonton Fire Chief Jamey Williamson said everything is contained.

Last year’s Fireman Santa gifts for about 200 City of Eatonton kids nearly filled the garage area in the Eatonton Fire Department building on West Marion Street. EFD Chief Jamey Williamson said he hopes to deliver even more Christmas gifts to local kids this year. CONTRIBUTED

Eatonton’s ‘Fireman Santa’ hoping for record results

Ian Tocher

Thursday, November 7, 2024

The Eatonton Fire Department hopes to provide at least 250 kids who live within Eatonton city limits with Christmas presents from the department’s 15th annual Fireman Santa’s Sleigh campaign.

Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson holds one of the new 5-inch hose fittings he’s already received to replace the current 3-inch fittings (red fixture by his right hip). Now, he’s just awaiting delivery of new 5-inch fire hoses to install everything on the department’s trucks. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Fireworks grant lets EFD go with the flow

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

When the state of Georgia made consumer fireworks legal in July 2015, legislators also directed some of the new fireworks’ tax revenue be made available via grants to fire departments around the state.

EPD Fire Chief Jamey Williamson is looking for similar volunteers – and employers – willing to put in the time and allow the time to help out the Eatonton Fire Department. IAN TOCHER/Staff

EFD chief seeking volunteer recruits

Ian Tocher

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Eatonton Fire Department Chief Jamey Williamson is looking for a few good men – and women – interested in joining him in a new role.

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