This building serves as the center of city government for Stathem, which was founded in 1892 by a native of England. Statham City Hall is staffed by city clerk Susan Gabriel, assistant clerk Raenelle Stockmeier and utility and court clerk Patti Powell.
Chief of Police Steve Martin oversees a department that includes five officers, a sergeant and a corporal/investigator. The department is in operation 24 hours a day within the city limits.