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Moving to Dahlonega: city or county water, and where the boxes go

The short answer

Moving to Dahlonega, the first question is whether the new address is inside the city limits: the City of Dahlonega supplies water, sewer and garbage inside, and the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority supplies county water outside. Moving debris goes to the county transfer station on Barlow Road, and boxes go free to the recycling center beside it.

By the Storage Dahlonega Editorial Team1 min read Last checked October 19, 2026

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Lumpkin County keeps growing, and most people who move here juggle two houses for a while. These are the local errands that trip up newcomers, each from the agency that runs it.

The place

  • The City of Dahlonega is the county seat of Lumpkin County and sits in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, approximately 70 miles north of Atlanta, according to the city. The city says Dahlonega was established as the official county seat in 1833 and incorporated on December 21, 1833. City of Dahlonega – About Our Town
  • The Census Bureau's Vintage 2025 estimates put Lumpkin County at 36,178 people and Dahlonega city at 7,918 as of July 1, 2025, up 8.0% and 5.2% from the April 1, 2020 estimates base. U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (V2025)

Water: city or county

A Dahlonega mailing address does not mean city water. Check whether the address is inside the city limits; your closing paperwork or lease will name the provider.

  • The City of Dahlonega runs its own water and sewer service: new customers submit a Water Service Application plus fees at City Hall, 8 AM-4:45 PM Monday-Friday, and must apply by 12:00 PM for same-day turn-on. The city lists a $25.00 new account fee and a $250.00 residential deposit for premises occupied by someone other than the owner, and service is discontinued by a written Termination of Service form. City of Dahlonega – Water & Sewer Services
  • County water and sewer is provided by the Lumpkin County Water & Sewerage Authority (LCWSA), 194 Courthouse Hill, Annex A, Dahlonega, GA 30533, phone 706-867-6580, open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (closed 1-2 p.m.). Its page posts a New Service Application (PDF) and a Service Termination Form (PDF). Lumpkin County – Water & Sewerage Authority

Garbage

Moving debris and boxes

  • Lumpkin County's Transfer Station is at 490 Barlow Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533, open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (last weigh-in 4:15 PM), cash and local checks only. Posted fees are $1.00 small bag, $2.00 large bag, $60.00 per ton with a $15.00 minimum (500 lbs or less), and $5.00 extra for bulk items such as mattresses and furniture; paint, yard debris, and hazardous material are not accepted. Phone 706-864-6338. Lumpkin County – Solid Waste and Recycling
  • Lumpkin County's free Recycling Center, also at 490 Barlow Rd, Dahlonega (Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-4:30 PM), takes sorted, clean cardboard, mixed paper, plastics #1 and #2, scrap metal, aluminum, and glass. It does not take paint, tires, yard debris, batteries, Styrofoam, plastic bags, or coated or food-soiled cardboard. Lumpkin County – Solid Waste and Recycling

Storage between houses

If the dates do not line up, a short-term unit keeps the old house show-ready and the new one clear for painters. Our facility matcher ranks every facility we list by the drive from where you start, and the storage checklist covers what to do before you sign.

If you are still looking for the house, Gold Peach Realty is the Dahlonega brokerage behind this guide, at (770) 283-1223.

Written by the Storage Dahlonega Editorial Team. AI tools help us draft; people check every fact before it publishes.

Dates, rules and hours can change. The organizers have the final word: Lumpkin County Government

Moving or selling

Storing things because you are moving to, from or within Dahlonega? Talk to people who sell homes here.

Gold Peach Realty is the Dahlonega brokerage behind this guide. Most people rent a unit here because a move is under way: a home on the market, a new one not ready yet, or a downsizing. Our agents can help with the house part.

Visit Gold Peach Realty Call Gold Peach Realty (770) 283-1223

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