Eatonton is a city located in the state of Georgia, United States. It serves as the county seat for Putnam County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a recorded population of 6,307 residents.
The city was named in honor of William Eaton, an officer and diplomat who participated in the First Barbary War. The name is derived from his surname combined with the English suffix "ton," which translates to "town."