Legal Disclaimer
 

Effective Date: July 1, 2026
 

Welcome to the official website of the City of Rutledge, Georgia ("City"). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
 

Information Accuracy

The City of Rutledge makes every effort to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. However, the City does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information published on this website.
 

Information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, financial, engineering, or professional advice. Official City actions, ordinances, resolutions, permits, and records are maintained by the appropriate City offices and shall govern in the event of any discrepancy.
 

No Warranty

This website and all information contained herein are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability
 

The City of Rutledge shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or reliance upon any information contained herein.
 

External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of visitors. The City does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, security, privacy practices, or availability of any external websites.
 

Copyright

Unless otherwise noted, all original content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and other materials, is the property of the City of Rutledge or is used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
 

Website Availability

The City reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of this website at any time without prior notice.
 

Applicable Law

This website shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Georgia.
 

Privacy Policy
 

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

The City of Rutledge respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information collected through this website.
 

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the website, the City may collect:

• Information voluntarily provided through online forms, email, or contact requests.

• Basic website usage information such as browser type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of access, and IP address.

• Technical information necessary for website security and maintenance.
   

How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Respond to requests or inquiries.

• Provide municipal services.

• Improve website functionality and user experience.

• Maintain website security.

• Comply with applicable laws and public records requirements.
   

Public Records

Communications submitted to the City through this website, including emails and online forms, may constitute public records under the Georgia Open Records Act and may be subject to public disclosure unless otherwise protected by law.
 

Cookies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. Visitors may configure their browsers to decline cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly.
 

Third-Party Services

The City may utilize trusted third-party services for website hosting, analytics, mapping, payment processing, or other municipal functions. These providers may collect limited technical information necessary to perform their services.
 

Information Security

The City employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
 

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.
 

Policy Changes

The City reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective upon posting to this page.
 

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Legal Disclaimer or Privacy Policy may be directed to:

City of Rutledge
105 Newborn Road
P.O. Box 277
Rutledge, GA 30663
Phone: (706) 557-2223