Rabun County Newcomer Information

Utilities | Emergency | Hospitals | Registration
Libraries | Government | Communication

Now that you've decided to make Rabun County your home, we want your move to go as smoothly as possible. The following information is designed to provide all the vital contacts, phone numbers, addresses and other data you will need during your transition.

Utilities

Electricity

Georgia Power Company

298 Main St
Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: (706) 782-4236

Habersham EMC

P.O. Box 25
Clarkesville, GA 30523
Phone: (800) 640-6812

Gas Companies

Blossman Gas Inc

P.O. Box 200
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-8305
FAX 706-782-8306
email: clayton@blossmangas.com
website

Ferrellgas

2511 Highway 441 N #4
Main St
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-4239

Tugalo Gas Company

132 N Main St
Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: (706) 782-4543

Water and Sewer

Clayton-Rabun County Water and Shore

Shady Lane Rd
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-1672

Solid Waste

United Waste Services

P.O. Box 100
Turnerville, GA 30580
Phone: (706) 754-3449

Recycling

Chechero Recycling Center

1776 Chechero Rd
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-5547

Rabun County Recycle Center

124 E Boggs Rd
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-1473

Telephone

Alltel

P.O. Box 667
Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: (706) 782-5001
website

Standard Telephone

P.O. Box 400
Cornelia, GA 30531
Phone: (706) 778-2201

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Emergency

Rabun County Sheriff Dept

25 Courthouse Sq #3
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-3612
Fax 706-782-7754
email

Clayton Police

14 Emergency Ln
Clayton, GA
Phone: (706) 782-2181

Rabun County Fire Dept

25 Courthouse Square, Suite 201
Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-5271 Voice
706-782-7588 Fax
Email fire706@alltel.net

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Hospitals & Medical Centers

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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.

Georgia State Patrol

Post #17
Phone: (706) 282-4532

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.

Rabun County Courthouse

25 Courthouse Square
Clayton, GA 30525
Phone: (706) 782-3613

Voter Registration

Rabun County Registrar's Office
Phone: (706) 782-3613

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.