New to Peachtree City? Water is Fayette County's, power is Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, trash is a hauler you pick. License and tag within 30 days.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Each line links the official page it comes from. This page is a checklist; the details live in our own guides, linked below. City Hall: 770-487-7657.

Peachtree City is in Fayette County. The city runs permits, police, fire, parks and the cart path system, but water comes from Fayette County, sewer from the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, power from Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC, and trash from a private hauler you choose. Here is the order to set things up.

Your first calls

  • Water (and sewer billing): Fayette County Water System, 770-461-1146
  • Power: Georgia Power, 888-660-5890, or Coweta-Fayette EMC, 770-502-0226
  • Trash: Pollard, 770-599-1811; Republic Services, 404-693-9200; or GFL, 770-474-9273
  • City Hall (golf carts, business registration): 770-487-7657

Before you move in

Water and sewer. The Fayette County Water System provides water and handles billing and account setup for sewer, according to the city’s resource directory. Start, stop or transfer service on the county’s Start and Stop Service page, or call 770-461-1146. Sewer itself is run by the Peachtree City Water and Sewerage Authority, 770-487-7993.

Electricity. The city says Georgia Power generally serves areas north of Highway 54 and Coweta-Fayette EMC generally serves areas south of Highway 54. Ask the seller or landlord, or call either company with your address.

  • Georgia Power: start service online or 888-660-5890.
  • Coweta-Fayette EMC: call 770-502-0226 or visit the Fayetteville office, 103 Sumner Road. See utility.org.

More in our power outages guide.

Natural gas. Georgia’s gas market is deregulated. Atlanta Gas Light owns and maintains the pipes and reads meters but does not sell gas. To start service, pick a certified marketer from the Georgia Public Service Commission’s list of certified marketers and sign up with that company. The PSC explains the system on its competition page. Coweta-Fayette EMC’s website also lists True Natural Gas.

Internet and TV. The city’s resource directory lists Comcast (800-934-6489) and AT&T. To see every provider that reports service at your exact address, search the FCC National Broadband Map and sign up through the provider’s own site.

Trash. Peachtree City has no city trash service. Sign up with one of three approved haulers; recycling is included in the base rate. See trash and recycling.

In your first 30 days

Driver’s license. New residents must apply for a Georgia license within 30 days, according to the Department of Driver Services. The city’s directory lists the DDS center at 749 W. Lanier Ave., Suite 102, Fayetteville, 678-817-5250.

Car tags and title. Vehicles must be registered within 30 days of moving, at the county tag office, once you have a Georgia license, says the Department of Revenue. In Fayette County that is the Tax Commissioner’s office, 140 Stonewall Ave. W., Suite 109, Fayetteville, 770-461-3611.

Golf cart. Peachtree City requires every cart on its paths to be registered at City Hall, in person, within 10 days of purchase, with proof of ownership, photo ID and the fee: $15 a year for residents, plus a $235 yearly path fee for owners outside the city. Decals go on the front and rear of the cart. Owners must report a move within 60 days. Details on the city’s Paths and Motorized Carts page. Low-speed vehicles are tagged at the county tag office instead.

Voter registration. Register online with the Secretary of State or at the Fayette County elections office. See voting.

By April 1

Homestead exemption. If you bought a home you live in, apply for homestead with the Fayette County Tax Commissioner’s office, 770-461-3652. You must have owned and lived in the home on Jan. 1, and the state deadline is April 1. Seniors who qualify can add the city’s own senior exemption. See property taxes.

Schools

All public schools are run by Fayette County Public Schools, 770-460-3990. Registration is online. Check your address on the district’s zone map first. See schools.

Pets

State law requires all animals to be vaccinated against rabies, and the county issues citations for unvaccinated animals, according to Fayette County Animal Control’s laws page. Animal control and the county shelter are at 1131 Highway 74 S., 770-631-7210.

Building, fencing or renting out

Fences 4 feet or taller, sheds, decks and pools need a city permit; short-term rentals need their own permit. See building permits and zoning.

Getting to know the city

The city points new residents to the New Neighbors League, a social club for people new to the area, on its New Resident Information page, and to its weekly email newsletter.

Frequently asked questions

How do I set up water service in Peachtree City?

Fayette County Water System, not the city, provides water and also bills for sewer. Start service on the county’s Start and Stop Service page or call 770-461-1146.

Who provides electricity in Peachtree City?

Georgia Power generally serves areas north of Highway 54 (888-660-5890) and Coweta-Fayette EMC generally serves areas south of it (770-502-0226), according to the city.

Who provides natural gas in Peachtree City?

Atlanta Gas Light owns the pipes but does not sell gas. You choose a certified natural gas marketer from the Georgia Public Service Commission’s list to start service.

How long do I have to get a Georgia driver’s license after moving?

Thirty days. The Georgia Department of Driver Services says new residents must apply within 30 days, and the Department of Revenue says vehicles must be registered within 30 days of moving.

Do I need to register my golf cart in Peachtree City?

Yes. New carts must be registered in person at City Hall within 10 days of purchase, with proof of ownership and photo ID. Residents pay $15 a year; outside residents also pay a $235 yearly path fee.