Rental Resources

Insurance

• AIC (Atlanta Highway)
  706-353-7811
  
  
• Ask for “Personal Lines” when inquiring about tenant insurance.

Water

• Athens Clarke County
  706-613-3500
  
  
• Athens Clarke County - Watkinsville Branch
  706-769-3960

Power

• Georgia Power
  888-891-0938
  
  
• Jackson EMC
  800-462-3691
  
  
• Walton EMC
  770-267-2505
  
  
• You may need to try calling a couple of the electric companies to determine which one services your location. You do not have to make a choice, the service provider is determined by your location.

Gas

• Gas South
  877-472-8932
  
  
• Walton EMC
  770-267-2505
  
  
• Shell Energy
  877-677-4355
  
  
• Scana Energy
  877-467-2262
  
  
• It is often cheaper to sign a yearly contract than to go month to month. You can also do a Google search to research and choose another provider.

Internet

• Charter
  888-438-2427
  
  
• AT&T
  800-288-2020

Television

• Dish
  855-900-5526
  
  
• Direct
  800-531-5000
  
  
• Charter
  855-479-6984
  
  
• AT&T
  800-288-2020

Trash

Republic - 678-963-2800

• Check to see if it is included as part of your lease.Your provider may haul away large items occasionally (like a sofa), but you must notify them in advance that the item will be by the curb or they will not pick it up. Call them for details regarding frequency and instructions.

Pest Control

• American Pest Control
  706-546-1490
  
  
• Check to see if it is included as part of your lease. If you are seeing bugs and need extra service, you will need to schedule an in-home treatment yourself by calling the pest control company directly for an appointment. There is often no charge for this treatment when you are on a quarterly maintenance plan. Someone will need to be home when scheduling an extra treatment. Pest control does not cover mosquitos.

Security Monitoring

• Ackerman
  770-552-1111
  
  
• Simplisafe
  888-957-4675
  
  
• A home may come equipped with a security system. Having it monitored is an extra fee charged by the security company that the resident is responsible for. If a security system is desired, but not currently installed, the resident must first obtain approval from the landlord prior to installation.