Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce
"GEORGIA  AT  ITS  BEST"
  Date:  Sep 3rd, 2010  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
NEWCOMERS

ChurchRelocating to a new area can cause both excitement and anxiety at the same time. We often take for granted the simple things of everyday life - like knowing where to go to get electric service established, where the best restaurants are located, the best routes to get our kids to and from school, and what telephone and internet services are available for the city and the county.  Here are some of those pieces of information to help you get started.  Don't forget to call the Chamber if you have any questions.  229-246-4774.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS:

When securing new services, such as electricity, water, phone, etc., be prepared by having the following documents on hand:

  • Current Driver License
  • Children's Birth Certificate
  • Children's Immunization Records
  • Social Security Cards (Yours and Your Children's)
  • Proof of Automobile Ownership and Insurance


Directory of Services and Related Information:

Decatur County is served by three (3) electric providers:

City of Bainbridge
Georgia Power
229-246-1370
Unincorporated areas of Decatur County
Three Notch EMC 229-524-5377
Grady County EMC 229-377-4182

 

 


MediaCom 229-246-2433

 


City of Bainbridge 229-246-2433

 

The City of Bainbridge provides water and sewer service to residents of the city. A $40 deposit is required to initiate service.

Water Department 229-248-2000

 


City of Bainbridge 229-248-2000
Decatur County 229-248-3030

 


A T & T             Residence         1-800-288-2020    to establish service

A T & T             Business            1-866-620-6000   to establish service

 

Dogs must be registered within the city limits.

Bainbridge City Hall 229-248-2000

 


Dept. of Family & Children's Services 229-248-2420

 


Decatur County Tax Commissioner 229-248-3009

 

Take your child's birth certificate, health exams, immunization and transcript records from the previous school with you to register at the neighborhood school your child will be attending.

Decatur County Board of Education 229-248-2200
Grace Christian Academy 229-243-8851
Bainbridge College (Admissions) 229-248-2504

 

By law, residents are required to secure a Georgia license and auto tag within 30 days of moving to the state. Car tags may be purchased, picked up, and ad valorem taxes paid, at the Decatur County Tax Commissioner's Office.

Decatur County Tax Commissioner 229-248-3009

 


Post-Searchlight Bi-Weekly
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Albany Herald
Tallahassee Democrat
USA Today
Wall Street Journal

 

You may register to vote at the Decatur County Courthouse. You must be 18 years of age, a resident of Georgia, and registered at least 30 days prior to an election in order to vote.

Voter registration is also available in conjunction with the purchase of a Georgia driver's license (MOTOR VOTER) through the Georgia State Patrol.

For More Information 229-243-2087