Utility Info
In Jones County, everything needed to provide a quality environment is either within the county or easily accessible. Jones County is within easy commuting distance of large industrialized areas, shopping and entertainment malls, and institutions of higher learning at Macon and to a lesser degree at Milledgeville. Some of the services provided within the county are outlined below:
(Call each utility for deposit information)
- Electricity
Electricity is provided within the county by both Georgia Power Company and Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation. Normally service in the city is considered to be provided by Georgia Power and county service by Tri-County EMC; however, areas are assigned and may vary within an area. Check with the individual companies to determine the service provider for your specific location.
Georgia Power Company
24-Hour Customer Service Center
Residential (888) 660-5890; Business (888) 655-5888
General Requirements:
Jones County inspection required on new services.
Deposit will be requested if applicable.
$30 account establishment charge is on first bill.Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation
310 W. Clinton St., P.O. Box 487, Gray, GA 31032;
(478) 986-8100 or toll free in Georgia 1-866-254-8100;
www.tri-countyemc.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
24-Hour Customer/Emergency Service – (866) 254-8100
General Requirements: Call customer service for details on requirements for new construction and for information on a variety of programs and services for members. $20 connect fee and $5 membership fee. NOTE: These fees must be paid within 14 days of application for service. Minimum deposit for commercial account is $400. The minimum new residence fee for a homeowner is $200, and the minimum renter fee is $75. These are the minimum fees listed; please check with Tri-County EMC for your specific fees. - Telephone
Windstream
215 Dolly St., P.O. Box 1509, Gray, GA 31032
Repair Service – (800) 501-1888
Customer Service Residential – (800) 501-1754
Customer Service Business – (800) 501-1776
Action Line for Unresolved Complaints – (800) 336-4699
Call Before You Dig/Buried Cable Location – (800) 282-7411
General Requirements: Call customer service for details and current information. - Water
City of Gray Water Department
The business office is located in City Hall; (478) 986-2201
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
General Information: Water service for residents living within the city limits is provided by the City of Gray. A water deposit is required.
Jones County Water Department
The business office is located on Highway 49 – (478) 743-3211
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(Closed from 11:30 - Noon for lunch)
General Information: A water deposit is required. There is also a charge for a new meter. Please note that county water service is available only in specified areas. - Gas
Natural gas may be purchased from the following sources:
Eatonton Natural Gas, P.O. Box 3820, Eatonton, GA 31024.
A deposit is required and there is generally a one-day notice for service. The company is located at 201 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton. For information call (706) 485-3311 for inside the city of Gray service.
Monticello Natural Gas, P.O. Box 269, Monticello, GA 31064.
A deposit is required and there is generally a one-day notice for service. The company is located at 123 W. Washington St. in Monticello. Call (706) 468-8834 for outside the city service.
- Recycling
The Gray/Jones County Recycling Center is located on Industrial Boulevard in Gray. This is a 24-hour drop-off for recyclables only. County dumpsters are provided at locations throughout the County for household garbage. Within the County, there are six Convenience Centers which accept both trash and recyclables.
- Postal Service
The Gray zip code is 31032. The Gray Post Office is located at 235 W. Clinton St. They are open to the public on Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9-11 a.m. The office may be reached at 1-800-ASK USPS or locally at (478) 986-4085. Other communities served by this zip code include Clinton, James, Bradley, and Wayside.
The Haddock zip code is 31033. The Haddock Post Office is located at 1355 Ga. Highway 22 East in downtown Haddock. They are open to the public on Monday - Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This office may be reached at 1-800-ASK USPS or locally at (478) 932-5790.
Other zip codes include Round Oak, 31038; East Juliette, 31046; Macon addresses in Jones County, 31211; and Griswoldville, 31217.
- Sewage/Garbage
City of Gray – Sewer connection service is provided through the City of Gray. There is a fee for connection and an inspection fee. Garbage collection is provided through cooperative arrangement with Advanced Disposal with a collection fee charged. “White Goods Pickup” is provided by the City as a service for disposing of old furniture and appliances. Yard pickup is every third Saturday. Call City Hall for the next scheduled pickup. Contact the business office at (478) 986-2201.
Jones County – Advanced Disposal Services, Southland Waste Systems of Georgia, and Clean Rite Sanitation also provide some residential garbage pickup within the more populated areas of the county. Weekly service is provided with the company furnishing a 95-gallon cart for curbside pickup. Billing is done quarterly. You can contact Advanced Disposal at (478) 405-5000 or Southland at (478) 746-7230 or Clean Rite at (478) 994-4233. Advanced Disposal and Southland provide commercial waste collection, also.
- Convenience Center Locations
Open Tuesday through Saturday 7-7 • Sunday 1-7
Exceptions noted belowHaddock
119 Bowen Hill Rd.
932-1072
Closed Monday & Thursday
Gray Highway
280 Rock Creek Rd.
745-9172
Closed Monday
Bradley-Wayside
1025 Monticello Hwy.
986-5597
Closed Monday & Thursday
Juliette
1823 Round Oak Juliette Rd.
986-2041
Closed Monday, Wednesday
& Thursday
Hill Top Inn
Hill Top Inn Rd.
986-5810
Closed Monday, Wednesday
& Thursday
Overland
153 Overland Way
986-1274
Closed Monday
Garrison
315 Garrison Rd.
746-9033
Closed Monday
Walnut Creek
3378 Upper River Rd.
741-7252
Closed Monday & Thursday
Highway 18E
1587 Highway 18 East
986-2043
Closed Monday, Wednesday
& Thursday
Industrial Boulevard
24-hour dropoff
Plastics, cardboard, cans, phonebooks, magazines, newspaper.
No garbage accepted. - Cable Service
Charter Communications
71 W. Highway 22, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Serving the general Gray area, Highway 18 West toward Forsyth, Highway 18 East, Lite-N-Tie Road and up Highway 129 toward Eatonton – (888) 438-2427Cox Communications Middle Georgia, Inc.
6601 Hawkinsville Road, Macon, GA, serving the southern portion of the county near the Bibb County line.
(478) 784-8000Please note: All areas of Jones County do not have access to cable service.