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Utilities
One of the first things you will need to do in
your new home is arrange to get your utilities connected. Here is a list of local
utilities, the areas they serve, and any other important information.
Electricity
Georgia Power- Serves the majority of Hinesville, Allenhurst,
Flemington, Fort Stewart, Midway, Riceboro, Walthourville and Ludowici areas. There is an
$18 fee for establishing an account. This may be waived depending on credit history.
Military is not exempt. Their phone number is 368-3376.
Connect to Georgia Power's
Web Site
Coastal EMC- Serves Midway, Riceboro and areas in the east part of the
county. There is an $80 charge for homeowners and $115 for renters. Non-military may have
fees waived if they can present a favorable reference letter from their previous power
company. With a good payment record, the deposit may be refunded after one year. Phone
numbers are 884-3311, and 1-800-421-2343.
Canochee EMC- Serves Gum Branch and areas west of Hinesville. There is
a $10 connection fee and a $5 membership fee. Military will not be charged a deposit upon
presentation of waiver from the Welcome Center at Fort Stewart. Phone numbers are
368-2252, or 1-800-342-0134.
Water
In the cities, water can be turned on by contacting City Hall. Rates depend on usage.
In Hinesville, customers who use the least water are billed at a lower rate than high
users. Water, sewer and garbage feeds are combined into one bill in the city.
In mobile home or trailer parks, you can get your water turned on by contacting the
park's owner or manager. Most park owners have contracts with local water companies, and
the fees are included in the lot rental.
Rural subdivisions may also have their own water system, though most rural residents
have their own wells.
Natural Gas and Propane
Georgia Natural Gas- Serves parts of Hinesville, Allenhurst,
Walthourville, Midway and Lake George. A credit check is run for all new accounts. A good
rating will exempt you from a deposit. Military waivers may also be granted with good
credit. The amount of the deposit depends on the size of the residence. If there is a
meter already installed, there is a $25 fee...with no meter the fee is $50. GNC's closest
office is in Jessup, but there is a local number for applications and assistance.
Potential customers may call 369-3355 to speak to an account representative.
Gum Branch Propane Gas- Serves Liberty, Long, Bryan, McIntosh and
Tattnall counties. There is no deposit, and service may be requested with just a phone
call. No application is necessary. There is a free residential safety check before service
begins. Tanks are provided at no charge to the customer. The numbers are 876-3003 or
368-3003. Their office is located at 810 Wells Cemetery Road in Gum Branch.
Suburban Propane- Provides service to Fort Stewart, Allenhurst,
Walthourville and Ludowici. There is a $140 deposit required. A $45 connection fee will be
billed. Military customers who receive a waiver will only be charged the connection fee.
Suburban provides free safety checks for leaking
tanks, tank inspections, and
demonstrations on gas appliances for their customers. Their number is 876-3531. Their
office is located at 411 Gen. Screven Way.
Connect to Suburban Propane's Web
Site
Local Telephone Service and Long Distance
Carriers
Besides Coastal Utilities Coastal Long Distance, these carriers can serve
local customers' calls outside of Southern Bell's area monopoly, that is, generally,
Coastal Georgia. A call to Savannah, for example, would be handled by Southern Bell's
affiliate, AT&T, while a call to New York would be handled by the carrier you select.
Billing is still by Coastal. Call Coastal Utilities, Inc. 369-9000 Business hours are
8a.m. to 5p.m., weekdays.
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