Moving to Metro Atlanta | Utilities & New Homeowner Resources
Moving to Metro Atlanta? Your New Home Resource Guide
Find utility providers, city services, schools, homestead exemption information, internet resources and important moving links organized by county.
DeKalb County
Utilities, schools, city services and homeowner resources.
DeKalb County Watershed Management
Primary water and sewer provider throughout much of DeKalb County, including many incorporated cities.
Customer Service: 404-371-6294
Water/Sewer Emergency: 770-270-6243
Possible Electric Providers
Walton EMC serves portions of DeKalb County.
Electric service is assigned by territory. Confirm the provider for your exact property.
Atlanta Gas Light Territory
Atlanta Gas Light owns and maintains much of the natural gas infrastructure. Customers generally select a certified gas marketer for billing and gas supply.
Atlanta Gas Light: 800-427-5463
Gas Emergency: 877-427-4321
DeKalb County Sanitation
Some incorporated cities may handle sanitation or other municipal services separately. Verify service based on your city and property address.
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb Homestead Exemption
Owner-occupants using the property as their primary residence may qualify for homestead exemptions.
Fulton County
County and municipal utility information from North Fulton to South Fulton.
North Fulton Water Service
Fulton County manages water and sewer accounts in much of North Fulton, including service areas in and around:
Alpharetta • Roswell • Milton • Johns Creek
Customer Service: 404-612-6830
Service territory, rather than the mailing city alone, determines the provider.
City of Atlanta
Properties inside Atlanta generally use the City of Atlanta for water and sewer rather than Fulton County Water.
Customer Service: 404-546-0311
City of College Park
College Park provides municipal electric, water, sewer, stormwater and sanitation services to city utility customers.
Customer Service: 404-669-3759
City of Fairburn
Fairburn provides electricity, water, sewer and sanitation to many residential and business customers in its utility territory.
Utilities: 770-964-2244
A Fairburn mailing address does not necessarily mean the property is inside Fairburn's municipal utility territory.
City of Hapeville
Hapeville operates municipal water and sewer services.
Customer Service: 404-669-2102
Public Works: 404-669-2120
Hapeville does not provide electric or natural gas utility service.
Municipal Contacts
Fulton County also includes:
Alpharetta • Chattahoochee Hills • East Point • Johns Creek • Milton • Mountain Park • Palmetto • Roswell • Sandy Springs • South Fulton • Union City
Municipal services such as sanitation, stormwater and local public works may differ even when water or electricity is provided by another utility.
Possible Electric Providers
Depending on the address, Fulton properties may be served by:
Including certain cities such as College Park and Fairburn.
Natural Gas Service
Much of Fulton County is within Atlanta Gas Light's service territory. Customers generally select a certified gas marketer.
AGL: 800-427-5463
Gas Emergency: 877-427-4321
Public School Systems
470-254-3600
Properties inside the City of Atlanta may be served by Atlanta Public Schools rather than Fulton County Schools.
Fulton Homestead Exemptions
Fulton homeowners may qualify for county exemptions and, depending on the municipality, additional city exemptions.
Cobb County
County utilities plus Marietta, Austell and other municipal service areas.
Cobb County Water System
Cobb County Water serves unincorporated Cobb and also distributes water in the cities of:
Acworth • Kennesaw • Powder Springs • Mableton
Customer Service: 770-419-6200
Emergency Dispatch: 770-419-6201
City of Marietta
Marietta Power & Water provides electric service and water/sewer service to customers within its service territory.
Customer Service: 770-794-5150
Power Emergency: 770-794-5160
Water Emergency: 770-794-5230
City of Austell
Austell operates its own water system within its utility service area.
New Service: 770-944-4300
Possible Electric Providers
770-429-2100
770-942-6576
Certain properties in the Marietta utility territory.
Confirm the assigned electric provider for the exact property address.
Natural Gas
Most natural-gas customers use infrastructure maintained by Atlanta Gas Light and select a certified gas marketer.
AGL: 800-427-5463
Public School Systems
Properties within the Marietta city school district may be served separately.
Cobb Homestead Exemption
Qualifying owner-occupants should review Cobb County's current homestead exemption requirements.
Gwinnett County
County services plus the City of Buford municipal utility system.
Gwinnett County Water Resources
Gwinnett County provides water and sewer services throughout much of the county.
City of Buford
The City of Buford provides several municipal utility services within its service areas, including:
Electric • Water • Sewer • Natural Gas
Customer Service: 678-889-4600
Buford utility territory does not necessarily match the entire Buford mailing area. Verify the exact property address.
Possible Electric Providers
800-462-3691
770-267-2505
For properties within Buford's electric service territory.
Natural Gas
Atlanta Gas Light serves many Gwinnett properties, with customers choosing a certified marketer.
The City of Buford also operates a municipal natural gas system in portions of its utility territory.
Public School Systems
678-301-6000
Certain properties within Buford are served by the independent Buford City School District.
Gwinnett Homestead Exemption
Review Gwinnett County property-tax and homestead exemption information.
Rockdale County
Resources for Conyers and Rockdale County residents.
Possible Electric Providers
770-786-3484
770-267-2505
Provider depends on assigned electric territory.
Natural Gas
Natural gas service in much of the area uses Atlanta Gas Light infrastructure.
AGL: 800-427-5463
Rockdale County Recycling Center
Residential curbside trash arrangements may differ between Conyers and unincorporated Rockdale County. Private collection may be required.
Rockdale Homestead Exemption
Newton County
Newton has several municipal and authority-based utility providers.
Newton County Water Structure
Newton County Water Resources is primarily a wholesale water provider. Retail water is distributed through several municipal and authority systems.
Newton County Water Resources: 770-784-2125
Retail Water May Be Provided By
The correct provider depends on the property's actual service area.
City of Covington
Covington operates a particularly comprehensive municipal utility system, including:
Electric • Natural Gas • Water • Sewer • Garbage • Stormwater
Customer Service: 770-385-2000
Possible Electric Providers
770-786-3484
770-267-2505
For customers within Covington's municipal electric territory.
Natural Gas
Depending on the address, natural gas may be associated with Atlanta Gas Light or the City of Covington's municipal natural gas system.
Newton County Disposal & Recycling
Trash collection may be municipal, private or handled through county convenience centers depending on the property location.
Newton Homestead Exemption
Henry County
Resources for McDonough, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Hampton and Henry County.
Henry County Water Authority
The Henry County Water Authority provides water and wastewater services throughout much of Henry County.
Customer Service: 770-957-6659
Possible Electric Providers
770-786-3484
Electric service is determined by the assigned service territory of the property.
Natural Gas
Natural gas customers should confirm whether the property is within an Atlanta Gas Light service territory and then select an available marketer.
AGL: 800-427-5463
Henry County
Residential trash collection may depend on municipality and service area.
Henry Homestead Exemption
Resources for Every Move
These resources may apply regardless of which Metro Atlanta county you are moving to.
USPS Change of Address
Forward mail from your previous address to your new home.
Georgia Driver's License
Existing Georgia residents should update their address. New Georgia residents should obtain a Georgia license after establishing residency.
Vehicle Registration
Update your address on your Georgia vehicle registration and title records.
Voter Registration
Check or update voter registration and locate your assigned polling place.
Internet Providers
Internet availability can vary from one street to another. Use your exact property address when checking availability.
Georgia 811
Planning a fence, mailbox, irrigation system or landscaping project? Have underground utilities marked before digging.
Internet & Home Connectivity
Check your exact street address with each provider because availability, speeds and fiber service can vary significantly within the same county.
Xfinity
Cable internet and broadband service throughout many Metro Atlanta communities.
AT&T Internet
Internet and fiber service availability varies by property address.
GFiber
Fiber internet is available in select Metro Atlanta communities.
Spectrum
Service is available in select Metro Atlanta areas.
FCC Broadband Map
Not sure who serves your home? Enter the exact street address to view providers reported as offering service at the location.
Don't Forget Homestead Exemption
If the home is your primary residence, check the homestead exemption requirements for your county after purchasing the property. Qualifying exemptions may reduce your property-tax liability.
Requirements, deadlines and available exemptions vary by county and sometimes by municipality. Always confirm current requirements directly with the appropriate tax authority.
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