Putnam County GA EMS

08/07/2026

05/21/2026

We would like to thank Putnam General Hospital, Air Evac 140, St. Mary's Good Samaritan, Surcheros, and Wingmax for all the food donated for EMS week.

05/13/2026

3rd UPDATE: The installation of the new culvert is complete and Oconee Springs Road has re-opened to thru traffic. Please slow down and proceed with caution when approaching the project area due to a bump/dip in both travel lanes.

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2nd UPDATE: Oconee Springs Road will be closed overnight tonight, May 18, as work has resumed on the culvert replacement.
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UPDATE: Oconee Springs Road has been temporarily re-opened to thru traffic. Please slow down and proceed with caution when approaching the work zone due to loose gravel in the roadway.
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Beginning tomorrow morning (Wednesday, May 13), Oconee Springs Road will be closed to thru traffic between the 400 - 500 block while a City contractor makes an emergency repair to a culvert pipe that crosses the entire roadway.

Motorists will be required to use alternate routes (i.e., S. Wesley Chapel Road) and are asked to avoid the area. The work is expected to be completed within two days.

01/30/2026

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
344 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY
EATONTON
..WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to the single digits above zero Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

01/03/2026

❤️‍🩹 Flu Season Reminder 🤧

During flu season, we want to share an important reminder about when to call 911 and what to expect at the hospital.

If you have flu symptoms like fever, cough, body aches, sore throat, or fatigue going to the hospital by ambulance does NOT mean you’ll be seen faster. Emergency rooms treat patients based on the severity of their condition, not on how they arrive.

Many flu symptoms can be treated at home with:
• Rest
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Fever reducers (as directed)
• Staying home so you don’t spread illness

🚨 Call 911 right away if you or someone with the flu has:

•Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

•Chest pain or persistent pressure

•Sudden dizziness, confusion or severe weakness

•Severe or prolonged vomiting

•Flu symptoms that improve but return with a high fever or worsening cough

Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk for complications. If symptoms become severe, call 911 immediately.

Knowing when to call 911 helps emergency responders get to people who need immediate, life-saving care. ❤️‍🩹

11/21/2025

11/02/2025

10/30/2025

Putnam County EMS devised an innovative fundraising strategy in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. Employees opting to wear specially designed shirts in lieu of their standard uniforms contributed $10 each. This initiative successfully raised $150, contributing to the organization's overall fundraising objective. We commend the department for its dedication to promoting Breast Cancer Awareness. Putnam County GA EMS

10/30/2025

10/23/2025

On October 22, 2025, EMS staff participated in a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) refresher course in the Station 10 classroom. The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with diverse types of medical emergencies by using high-performance team dynamics and individual skills.