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History

Odum began as a thriving sawmill community in the late 1800s, built on the rich harvest of virgin pine forests and strengthened by the arrival of the Macon and Brunswick Railway. Originally known as Haslum and later Satilla, the town officially became Odum in 1887, named for early landowner and businessman Godfrey Odum, whose investments and vision helped shape the growing community. From its early mills, railway stop known as “Number Five,” and land expansions to the establishment of churches, homes, and local businesses, Odum steadily developed into a close-knit town rooted in hard work and enterprise. Today, Odum honors its proud heritage while continuing to serve as a welcoming community in Wayne County, Georgia.

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Utility Services

Water and Sewer Services

$150 deposit
($75 deposit for Water & $75 deposit for Sewage)$10 Admin Fee

An application for water and sewer services must be filled out in the office and deposit paid when applying for service. If you move out of the city limits of Odum and have a bill on your account we will take the bill out of your $150 deposit and refund you the remaining amount. If no bill is on the account we will refund the entire amount of your deposit.

Trash Pickup

The City of Odum provides household trash pick up to all residents in the city limits who have water and sewer services. The cost is $8 per can a month and the amount is billed with water and sewer. We pick up every Tuesday. We provide each resident with one can, additional cans are available for $25 each. EVERYTHING MUST BE IN A BAG.

Utility Billing

We bill by the 1,000 gallons used.
Prices start at $12.75 for water and $18.50, administration fee is $2.00 and trash pick-up fee is $8.00 per can. A Sample bill for 1,000 gallons used with 1 trash can is $41.25.

Bills go out the 20th of each month and are due the 8th of the following month. Bills paid after the 8th will get a 10% of bill late fee.
EXAMPLE: January 20th bills go out and are due February 8th.

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Contact Us

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Phone:
(912) 586-2211

Fax:
(912) 586-6634

Email:
Cityofodumclerk@outlook.com

City Hall Hours
Mon – Thur: 8:00AM -5:00PM
Fri- 8:00AM- 3:00PM

A Brief History:

In 1867, Odum was originally known as Haslam, named for a sawmill owner. One year later, its name was changed to Satilla for the nearby Satilla Creek.

In 1870, it was known as Number Five for its railroad station. Then in 1880, the town was given its current name, Odum, in honor of an early settler, Godfrey Odum.

The General Assembly of the State of Georgia incorporated Odum as a town on August 22, 1907. At that time, the corporate limits extended three-fourths of a mile in every direction and the corporate authorities were given the authority to modify, alter, change, and rectify the corporate limits.

The municipal government of Odum consisted of a mayor and five aldermen. The first mayor was Dr. J.T. Colvin and F.C. Gurr, J.B. Clary, D.I. Carter, J.M. Bloodworth, and J.A. Odum were appointed as aldermen.

The first election was to be held on the third Wednesday in January 1908. At that time, a mayor and five aldermen were to be elected to serve a term of one year.

The mayor and aldermen had the power and authority to elect marshals, clerks, treasurer, and other necessary officers to properly carry on the affairs of Odum; prescribe the duties and fix the compensation of such officials; make and pass ordinances, by-laws, rules, and regulations which are deemed necessary for the good order, peace, health and government of Odum; have exclusive jurisdiction over the streets, alleys, sidewalks, drives, parks, and other property of Odum; keeping the same in good order, removing all obstructions of the same at the expenses of the person obstructing; construct and maintain waterworks, drainage and sewage systems, and other modern improvements, issuing bonds to pay for such expenses; establish and regulate police, fire and sanitary protection for Odum; grant municipal franchise; raise revenue by taxation and grant licenses to defray the expense of government; regulate the sale and barter of merchandise within the limits of Odum, and the exhibition of shows.

In addition, the mayor and the aldermen have the power to enforce its ordinances, rules, and regulations by fines not exceeding fifty ($50.00) dollars, or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. Also, they have the authority to levy a special tax for educational purposes.