The City of Doerun Police Department provides comprehensive law enforcement services to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With decades of service, our department is staffed by highly trained officers committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of both residents and visitors.
Officers provide a wide range of services, including:
Responding to calls for service
Patrolling and monitoring the city
Enforcing state criminal and traffic laws as well as local ordinances
Collecting evidence and testifying in court
For non-emergencies, officers can be reached at (229) 782-5441. In case of an emergency, dial 911.
The City of Doerun Fire Department primarily serves an administrative and coordination role, working closely with the Doerun Volunteer Firefighters, who are part of the Colquitt County Volunteer Association of Firefighters.
The Association is composed of fifteen volunteer fire departments throughout Colquitt County, providing comprehensive fire protection to the entire county, with the exception of the City of Moultrie. Mutual aid agreements are also in place with Moultrie’s paid fire department and neighboring counties, ensuring rapid and effective response to emergencies.
Thanks to this collaborative system and extensive resources, the City of Doerun maintains a Class 5 fire insurance rating, providing residents and businesses with the associated insurance discounts.
The City of Doerun Utility Department is responsible for five key areas: Electric, Gas, Sewer, Streets, and Water. While the department currently has six skilled employees, they bring the expertise required to efficiently manage the city’s daily operations and maintain high-quality services for residents and businesses.
Doerun is a member of MEAG Power (Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia), a nonprofit statewide generation and transmission organization. The city receives electricity through MEAG via the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS) and distributes it through a system fully rebuilt in 2014. Services range from single-phase residential service to three-phase commercial and industrial connections.
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Our natural gas system delivers clean-burning energy to homes and businesses. The city also provides service to five industrial customers outside city limits, ensuring reliable and safe energy distribution throughout the area.
Doerun maintains a complete sewer system, including a wastewater treatment facility and four remote lift stations throughout the city. These systems ensure the efficient and safe removal of wastewater for residents and businesses.
The Street Department keeps the city’s roads, right-of-ways, and public spaces in excellent condition. Responsibilities include pothole repair, street maintenance, park upkeep, and mowing, ensuring a safe and attractive community environment.
The city is committed to providing abundant, clean, and safe drinking water. Our system includes a 40 HP turbine pump and 50 HP submersible pump, capable of delivering over 500 gallons per minute to a 150,000-gallon water tower, maintaining a large reserve for both daily needs and emergencies.
