 Welcome!
We are
glad you decided to make Turner County your new home! Since moving
is always such a difficult process, we have
put together some information that hopefully will make
your transition smoother and a little easier. Arriving
in Turner County: Once you have found your
new home, there are several things you must
do before you move in. We've broken
these down into seven categories:
Relocating in Sycamore or Rebecca
When relocating to these areas,
contact the respective City Hall at 229-567-4296 for Sycamore, or
229-643-7212 for Rebecca.
Postal Service
Make sure you have filled out a
change of address at your previous location. This will ensure that your
mail arrives at its appropriate destination in a timely manner. Next, our
post office suggests that you fill out a sheet of paper with the first and
last name of each person who will be living in your home. This will allow
you better service from our postal employees. If you would like to contact
our post office, you may call 229-567-2432, or visit at 218 East College
Avenue in Ashburn.
City
of Ashburn Services
While living in the city limits, the
City of Ashburn will provide you
with water, sewer,
natural gas,
propane
gas, and sanitation services. In order to get services turned on or
transferred to your name you must visit City Hall, located at 121 East
Madison Avenue. They will need your social security number and a picture
ID before activating service. Deposits are required for water and gas
service. If you own your home, a $25 deposit for water and $35 deposit for
gas will be required. If you are renting your home, a $75 deposit for
water and $100 deposit for gas will be required. Sanitation is
$14.50/month.
County Services
All permits for digging wells or
septic tanks must be obtained at the Turner County Health Department.
Sanitation can be set up by calling the County at 229-567-3431. Sanitation
is $13.75/month. All building permits in the county must be brought before
the Zoning/Building Inspector. He can be reached at 229-567-3563.
Power Services
The City of Ashburn�s electrical
services are provided through Georgia Power. In order to set up your
account you must have your social security number, a personal reference
with phone number, your employer's name and phone number, and the address
of your new home. Deposits ranging between $50-$150 may be required. To
set up service or transfer existing service, please call 888-660-5890. The
County is serviced by Irwin EMC. They can be reached at 229-468-7415.
Deposits may be required and will range from $30-$250. Make sure you have
your social security number and physical address of your new home when you
call.
Phone Service
Turner County is covered by Alltel. New
service or the transfer of existing service can be set up by calling
800-501-1754. Alltel asks that you have your social security number and
physical address of your new home before setting up service. A deposit of
$160 may be required. If the home is rented, Alltel requires the name and
phone number of the landlord.
Community Services
We would love to have you and your family
as an active part of our community. Once you get settled in, please drop
by our Chamber of Commerce. We are located at 238 East College Avenue,
Ashburn. We will provide you with a welcome packet and information on city
and county events. If at any time during your move you have questions,
feel free to call us. Our local number is 229-567-9696, we can also be
reached at 800-471-9696, or Email us at
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We look forward to hearing from you!!
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