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Atlanta Local References

Published January 2, 2013 · Written for MovingGuru readers since 2013

Moving to Atlanta?

We’re here to help.

There’s a lot you should do when moving to Atlanta. You’ll need to view out the museums and many music venues. And you’ll need to check out the trees and flowers at the botanical gardens. And you should definitely get some clothes that breathe for the sweat-inducing summers. With all that, you shouldn’t spend a bunch of time looking for an Internet provider.

Fortunately, we’ve boiled down the city’s essential services and emergency contacts into a nice, easy-to-read list for you.  It’ll help you in the first few weeks after you move, so you can spend more time exploring.

Here’s your go-to guide for moving to Atlanta:

 

Government Services

  • Police Department: ………………(404) 658-7054 // website
  • Fire Department: ………………….(404) 546-7000 // website
  • Dept. Driver Services: ………….(404) 657-9300 // website
  • City Council: ………………………….(404) 330-6030 // website

Electricity Providers

  • Georgia Power: …………………….(404) 506-6526 // website
  • Cobb EMC: …………………………….(770) 429-2100 // website
  • Georgia EMC: ……………………….(800) 544-4362 // website
  • Greystone Power Co: …………..(770) 942-6576  // website

Internet/Cable/Phone Providers

  • DirecTV: ………………………………….(855) 844-4388
  • Dish Network: ……………………….(800) 201-0962
  • Clear Store: …………………………….(404) 856-0035
  • Comcast: …………………………………(800) 959-9155
  • Verizon Wireless: ………………….(404) 442-9316
  • Earthlink: ……………………………….(404) 815-0770

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