Newcomer Information

If you are moving to Stephens County from elsewhere, or moving from one area of the county to another, there are details that need to be taken care of, such as water, garbage service and recycling, electricity and gas, telephone, Internet connections, television and newspaper. From finding housing to arranging for high speed internet to finding out where your children will go to school … the lists go on. Start here when planning your move.

Neighborhoods
You’ve decided on a house, now you need information on the neighborhood you’ve decided to move to:
For information about schools contact:
Stephens County Board of Education: 706-886-9415.

Water Service
Stephens County does not provide water service. Contact the City of Toccoa at 706-282-3257 to arrange for service:

Electricity and Gas

For electric service:

For natural gas service
Toccoa Natural Gas: 706-282-3255

Phone, Television and Internet
Residents have several options for these services.

Local Newspaper

The Toccoa Record
67 W Doyle St.
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-9476

Daily Newspaper

The Atlanta-Journal Constitution: 404-526-7988

Housing

Toccoa and Stephens County offer a variety of homes and apartments.  Use an internet search to find one of our many fine local realtors for assistance.

Public Housing

The Northeast Georgia Housing Authority is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.

437 S. Pond Street
Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia
Phone: 706-886-9455

Radio Stations

Television Stations

Health Clinics

Stephens County Health Department
64 Boulevard, Suite 102
Toccoa, GA 30577
Clinical Services
Phone: 706-282-4507
Fax: 706-282-4511

Hospitals

Stephens County Hospital
163 Hospital Rd
Toccoa, GA 30577
Phone: 706-282-4200

Drivers Licenses and Tags

To register a vehicle or buy a tag,
visit the Stephens County Tax Commissioner’s Office
70 North Alexander Street
Room 103
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
Phone: 706-886-4753

For driver’s licenses, visit the Department of Driver Services at:

Customer Service Center
62 Doyle St.
Toccoa, GA 30577
Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Phone: 678-413-8400

Boat Registration

You may obtain boat registration applications from any Wildlife Resources Division office or from most boat dealers, hardware stores, sporting goods stores or marinas. You may also register by mail. Boat trailers are registered at the county tag office

Visit the Georgia Wildlife DNR website for more information