Utility Providers in South Fulton, TN

It is not a mistake! This is the #1 confusion for new residents. While you live in the City of South Fulton, the County usually still manages the water infrastructure. You will likely see Fulton County trucks and receive bills from Fulton County Water Services. Just remember: Police/Fire/Trash = City; Water = County.

In this area, you must choose a “Marketer.” Because the market is deregulated, Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) only maintains the pipes and meters—they do not sell the actual gas. If you don’t choose a marketer (like SCANA, Gas South, or Xoom), you risk having your service assigned to a provider at a much higher “default” rate, or having no gas at all!

Before you call anyone, check the “South Fulton Ga” mobile app or the city website to see if there is a holiday delay. If not, the City of South Fulton uses SeeClickFix for reporting missed pickups. It’s often faster than calling! You can report it directly through the app, and they will track the ticket until the truck comes back around.

Yes, you have options.

• Electric: Georgia Power offers a “PrePay” plan that requires no deposit and no credit check. You simply pay for electricity as you use it (like filling a gas tank).

• Gas: SCANA Energy is the state’s “Regulated Provider” and is specifically designated to serve customers who might be denied by other marketers due to credit.

In South Fulton, the base fee for sanitation services is often included in your annual property tax bill rather than a monthly invoice. However, you still need to “register” to ensure your home is on the route and to get your bins delivered. If you are renting, check with your landlord—they may have already paid this fee, but you still need to manage the bins.

It depends heavily on your specific street. While AT&T Fiber is the most dominant high-speed provider in South Fulton neighborhoods (especially in Cliftondale and Sandtown), Google Fiber is slowly expanding. The best way to check is to enter your address on their specific availability sites. If Fiber isn’t available, T-Mobile and Verizon 5G Home Internet are excellent, wireless alternatives popular in the area.

Absolutely!

• Gas: Atlanta Gas Light offers a discount on the “base charge” for seniors (65+) with a household income below a certain threshold. You apply for this through your chosen Marketer.

• Trash: The City of South Fulton offers “Back Door Service” for seniors or residents with disabilities who cannot physically roll their bins to the curb. You can apply for this through the Public Works department.

If you go with a standard post-paid plan, Georgia Power typically runs a credit check. If a deposit is required, it is usually calculated as two times the average monthly bill for that specific address. If the previous owner used a lot of power, your deposit might be higher! You can often get this waived if you provide a “Letter of Credit” from your previous utility company showing 12 months of on-time payments.