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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.