LOCAL UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Welcome to Blanchard and Calhoun’s local utility and service guide for the CSRA. As newcomers, we understand you might need a helping hand in getting accustomed to your new surroundings. This guide lists the key utilities that service our vibrant area, from power and water to internet and waste management. We’ve compiled the contact details of each utility provider for easy reference. We’re confident that this information will help make your transition to CSRA smoother and more comfortable. Welcome home!
ELECTRICITY PROVIDERS
The CSRA is primarily served by two electric companies:
GEORGIA POWER
888-660-5890
JEFFERSON ENERGY COOPERATIVE
706-547-2167 or 1-877- JEFFERSON
PLANTER’S ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION (EMC)
1740 Highway 25 North, Millen, Georgia 30442; 478-982-4722
AIKEN ELECTRIC CO-OP
2790 Wagener Road, Aiken, South Carolina; 803-649-6245
SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC & GAS
800-251-7234
NATURAL GAS PROVIDERS
Natural gas services vary depending on the location:
GEORGIA NATURAL GAS
1-877-850-6200
SCANA ENERGY
1-877-467-2262
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES
Water and sewer services are typically handled by local city or county utilities departments:
AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Serves the Greater Augusta, Georgia area with water and sewer services. 706-821-1851
AIKEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Provides water and sewer services for residents in the Aiken County area of the CSRA.
Water service is provided by the Columbia County Water Utility for Martinez and Evans residents, an unincorporated community. You may telephone the Customer Service Office at 706-863-6928 or drop by their office at 2140 William Few Parkway, Grovetown, between 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
If you are moving to the City of Grovetown, water and sanitation services are provided by the city. You can contact Grovetown City Hall at 706-863-4576. If you are moving to the City of Harlem, you can contact Harlem City Hall at 706-556-3448.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste management services also vary by city and county:
AUGUSTA SOLID WASTE
Augusta’s local curbside pickup is managed by haulers that have contracts with Augusta’s city government through the auspices of the Environmental Services Department (ESD).
AIKEN COUNTY SOLID WASTE
Provides a variety of waste management services including curbside pickup in Aiken County, South Carolina.
Columbia County does not provide a garbage pickup service. However, residents can contact the Customer Service & Information Center by calling 3-1-1 or 706-8683375 for a list of service providers in Columbia County.
INTERNET AND CABLE PROVIDERS
Several providers offer a range of packages to fit your entertainment and connectivity needs:
AT&T
3422 Writesboro Road, Suite 400, Augusta, Georgia 30909
COMCAST
105 River Shoals Parkway, Augusta, Georgia 30909; 800-266-2278
WOW
3714 Wheeler Road, Augusta, Georgia 30909; 706-364-1000
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
864 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 826-1000
COLUMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, Georgia 30809; 706-541-0650
BURKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
789 Burke Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830; 706-554-5101
AIKEN COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
1000 Brookhaven Drive, Aiken, South Carolina 29803; 803-641-2428
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 (706) 721-0211
PAINE COLLEGE
1235 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 821-8200 or 1-800-476-7703
HOSPITALS
DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
300 East Hospital Road, Fort Gordon, GA 30905 (706) 787-5811
Visit DDEAMC on the web
Note: This facility is only available to military personnel, their dependents, and selected other personnel. Special security and registration requirements apply.
AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
1120 15th St., Augusta, GA 30912 (706) 721-2273 or (800) 736-2273
Visit Augusta University Medical Center on the web
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
3651 Wheeler Rd., Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 651-3232
Visit Doctors Hospital on the web
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL
1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-9011
Visit Piedmont Augusta on the web
BURKE HEALTH
351 South Liberty Street
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 706-554-4435
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
950 15th Street Downtown or 1 Freedom Way Uptown Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 733-0188
Visit the Augusta VA Medical Center on the web
Note: This hospital offers care to United States Military Veterans. Contact the United State Veterans Administration for assistance.
Remember, it’s always a good idea to shop around and compare rates for services like electricity, natural gas, and internet where there are multiple providers. For services such as water, sewer, and waste management, be sure to contact your local city or county department for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Welcome to the CSRA – we’re here to make your move as smooth as possible.