Utility Providers in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), Georgia

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) is served by 57 utility providers across 5 categories covering 8 ZIP codes in Clarke County.

Clarke County · Updated April 2026

What do utilities cost in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)?

↓ 28% below average
Estimated monthly utility costs vs. the national average of ~$383/mo
Electricity$100-$149 (12.0¢–14.6¢/kWh)
Natural gas$100-$149
Water & sewer~$28/month

How Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) heats its homes

24%
72%
4%

24% natural gas · 72% electricity · 4% other fuels

Electric rates in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)

Residential rates range from 12.0¢ to 14.6¢ per kWh.

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)
13.3¢/kWh
U.S. avg
15.0¢/kWh

Providers include Georgia Power Co, Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA), Rayle Electric Membership Corp, Walton Electric Member Corp.

This is 9% below the national average of 15.0¢/kWh.

Note: Georgia has a competitive electricity market — you may be able to choose your supplier.

Internet providers in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)

Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance) has strong broadband coverage.

AT&T
5,000 Mbps
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless
TruVista Communications
5,000 Mbps
Fiber
Xfinity
2,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber
Fusion
1,000 Mbps
Fiber
Spectrum
1,000 Mbps
Cable / Fiber

Availability varies by address. Based on FCC Broadband Data Collection filings.

Electric 4 providers

Georgia Power Co
Jackson Electric Member Corp - (GA)
Rayle Electric Membership Corp
Walton Electric Member Corp

Natural Gas 2 providers

Atlanta Gas Light Co.
Tri-County Natural Gas

Water 34 providers

ASHLAND SUBDIVISION
ATHENS-CLARKE CO WATER SYSTEM
BEAVER DAM ESTATES M. H. P.
BIRCHMORE HILLS SUBDIVISION
BOND CROSSING S/D
BROOKWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION
CHEROKEE MOBILE HOME PARK
COUNTRY CORNERS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
CRESTMONT FARMS SUBDIVISION
DEERWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION
EAGLEWOOD SUBDIVISION
ELDER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
FERNWOOD SUBDIVISION
FIELDSTONE/CANYON CREEK SD
FOWLER`S MILL SUBDIVISION
HALLMARK MANUFACTURED HOUSING COMMUNITY
HARROWFORD SUBDIVISION
INDIAN HILLS SUBDIVISION
KILLARNEY WEST SUBDIVISION
MINERAL SPRINGS SUBDIVISION
NORTHWEST WOODS SUBDIVISION
OAK GROVE SUBDIVISION
OCONEE CO-APPALACHEE POINTE S/D
OLD MILL CHASE SUBDIVISION
PINEHILL SUBDIVISION
PINEWOOD ESTATES NORTH
PLEASANT HILL SUBDIVISION
RAMBLE HILLS SUBDIVISION
SANDY SPRINGS SUBDIVISION
WOODLANDS SUBDIVISION/OCONEE VILLAGE APT
WRANGLERS HIDE AWAY

Sewer 9 providers

Athens Cedar Creek WRP
Athens Middle Oconee WRP
Athens North Oconee WRP
DEPT OF BIOLOGICAL & AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
Oconee County Rocky Branch WPCP/LAS
UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY (CEDAR CREEK WRF)
UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY (MIDDLE OCONEE WRF)
UNIFIED GOVERNMENT OF ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY (NORTH OCONEE WRF)
UPPER OCONEE BASIN WATER AUTHORITY (BEAR CREEK WTP)

Internet 8 providers

AT&T
Fiber / DSL / Fixed Wireless up to 5,000 Mbps
Fusion
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum
Cable / Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless up to 100 Mbps
TruVista Communications
Fiber up to 5,000 Mbps
Velofi
Fiber up to 1,000 Mbps
Verizon
Fixed Wireless up to 1,000 Mbps
Xfinity
Cable / Fiber up to 2,000 Mbps

ZIP codes in Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance), GA

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Disclaimer: Provider information is sourced from federal databases including HIFLD, EPA SDWIS, FCC Broadband Data, and EIA-861. Utility cost estimates are from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Electric rates are based on 2023 NREL data. Coverage areas are approximate and may not reflect recent changes. Please verify directly with your provider.

Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, NREL, EIA-861, HIFLD, EPA, FCC. Last updated: April 2026.