Lee County Community Guide for Newcomers

Auto Driver's License
Call the Georgia State patrol at 229-430-4251 to discuss your situation. Newcomers must have a valid out-of-state license and be prepared to show proof of your new address.

Auto Tags

Visit the office on 100 Starksville Ave. N. and bring proof of vehicle ownership and insurance.

Cable TV

Call MediaCom at 229-883-4414. Other television satellite companies can also assist you with programming. Consult your yellow pages.

Department of Family and Children's Services
Located at 122 Fourth Street, phone 229-759-3001

Georgia Department of Labor
Call 229-430-5010

Garbage and Water

Leesburg Residents

City of Leesburg office
106 Walnut Ave.
Phone 229-759-6464
County Residents

Utilities Billing Department
103 Main Street.
Phone 229-759-6053
or 229-759-6054

Health Department
Located at 112 Park Street.
Phone 229-759-3014

School Registration

Your children will need a copy of their birth certificates and immunization records. For more information, call the Board of Education at 229-903-2100.

Voter Registration
Call the Board of Registrar's office at 229-759-6002 to inquire about voting in city, county, state and national elections.

Taxes
Both city and county property taxes are based on property owned on January 1 of each year. visit your county tax assessor if you have specific questions concerning the tax structure, etc...
or call 229-759-6015

Telephone Service
For more information on service and required deposits, call between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Locally call BellSouth at 780-2355

Utility Arrangements
In some cases, you will be asked to show your social security card or driver's license. Also, expect to pay a deposit. Report in person to the following agencies or business during normal weekday hours.

Electricity
Dependent on where you live in Lee County, the following suppliers may be of service:

Georgia Power Company
P.O. Box 71349
Albany, GA 31707
229-436-3304


Sumter EMC
P.O. Box 1048
Americus, GA 31709
800-342-6978

Mitchell EMC
P.O. Box 409
Camilla, GA 31730
800-432-9630