Lumpkin County Newcomer Information
Utilities | Emergency | Hospitals | Registration
Libraries | Government | Communication | Chamber
of Commerce

 Utilities
Electricity
Georgia Power Co
32 Memorial Dr
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-3614
Georgia Power Company
Red Oak Flats Rd
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-8178
Sawnee EMC
Sawnee EMC serves Highway 400 from Forsyth to Lumpkin County and the area east of this
zone. Telephone our offices at either 770.887.2363 or 800.635.9131
Amicalola EMC
Amicalola EMC serves most of the county west of Highway 400, with the exception of the
City of Dawsonville. Telephone our office at 800.992.6471.
Gas Companies
Atlanta Gas Light Company
In Dawson County, Atlanta Gas Light Company operates under the trade name of Georgia Natural
Gas Company. You can reach the customer service department 24 hours a day, seven days a
week by calling 800.GAS.LINE or 800.427.5463.
Propane Gas Companies
Folger Gas
706-864-6151
Mark Heard Fuel Company
706-265-2994
Mills Fuel Service
706-265-3394
Water & Sewer
Etowah Water & Sewer
706-216-6168
Dawsonville City Hall
706-265-3256
Solid Waste
Lumpkin County Landfill
Barlow Rd
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-6338
Telephone
Nelson-Ball Ground Telephone Company
Nelson-Ball Ground Telephone Company services the area west of the
Amicalola River. Information and service applications maybe obtained by telephoning (770)
735-2000.
Alltel
Key technology includes: POP in Cleveland, GA; S57' CENTREX; video
transmission; Caller I.D.; cellular switched digital (56 Kbps); fiber optics; T-1 (1.544
Mbps); T-3 (45 Mbps); voice mail; cable TV; long distance; and Internet access. Dial 811
for more information.
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Emergency
Ambulance, Police, & Fire
911
Poison Control
Phone: (800) 282-5846
Georgia State Patrol
Phone: (770) 532-6940
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Hospitals & Medical Centers
Chestatee Regional Hospital
227 Mountain Dr., Dahionega
Phone: (706) 864-6136
Lumpkin County Health Department
56 Short Street,
Suite A
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
Phone: (706) 867-2727
Neighborhood Healthcare
95 Morrison Moore Parkway W.
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-3323
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Registration
Driver's License
A Georgia driver's license should be secured within 30 days of establishing residency in
the state. A written exam and vision test are required for persons having a valid out-of-state
license. A $15 fee is charged and must be paid in cash or money order.
Automobile Registration
Newcomers moving from a county within Georgia need to file an address correction. Out-of-state
newcomers have 30 days after establishing residency to purchase a new tag.
Lumpkin County Tax Commissioner
Jean G. Grizzle
99 Courthouse Hill, Suite E
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-2666
website
Pet Registration
Dogs, cats, and other domestic animals must be inoculated for rabies annually and wear
proof of vaccination at all times.
School Registration
Children entering Georgia Public Schools for the first time must present proof of immunization
against measles, mumps, rubella, polio, whooping cough, diptheria, and tetanus, as well
as proof of eye, ear, and dental exams. Students who were previously enrolled should present
their last report card and/or transcript.
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Libraries
Lumpkin County Library
342 Courthouse Square
Dahlonega, Georgia 30533
Phone: (706) 864-3668
Fax: (706) 864-3937
Email: lumpkin@qcpl.net
website
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Government
Dahlonega-Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce
13 Park Street South
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-3513
Fax: (706) 864-7910
Dahlonega Police Dept
194 Courthouse Hl
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-3633
Lumpkin County Sheriff Dept
194 Courthouse Hl
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-0414
email
Dahlonega Fire Dept
99 Courthouse Hill
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-3030
website
Lumpkin County Fire Dept
557 Pine Tree Way
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-3030
Lumpkin County Fire Station
#2 Highway 52 E
Dahlonega, GA
Phone: (706) 864-9372
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Communication
Newspapers
Dahlonega Nugget
1074 Morrison Moore Parkway
P.O. Box 36
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (706) 864-3613
Fax: (706) 864-4360
website
Local Radio Stations
WDGR-AM 1210
Dahlonega, GA
WKHC-FM 104.3
Dahlonega, GA
Website
WNGU FM 89.5
Dahlonega, GA
Website
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Source: Lumpkin County
Chamber of Commerce
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