A Unique History &
An Outstanding Quality of Life.
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce
805 S. Grant Street Fitzgerald, GA 31750
229-423-9357
www.fitzgeraldchamber.org
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A NEWCOMERS GUIDE
Provided by:
WELCOME
Welcome, newcomer!
The welcome mat is always out in Fitzgerald and Ben
Hill County, and especially at your Chamber of Com-
merce.
We’re not the largest city in Georgia, just the best.
Make us prove it. Drop by the chamber at 805 South.
Grant Street, pull up a chair, and talk to us about your
needs and the great opportunities that are yours in
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County.
You’ll learn about our unusual history, being founded
as a colony city for Yankee and Confederate veterans
to live in peace and harmony. You’ll find that we offer
a special blend of our past and present, industry and
agriculture, business and pleasure.
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County is a friendly town, and we
offer our sincere best wishes as you establish your
home or business here.
Come see us!
Christi Christi Schirack
Executive Director
Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Co. Chamber of Commerce
Verizon & Alltel offer cellular phone service
Digital Express
229-423-4529
Device Specialist
706-755-9801
ALLTEL
229-423-3130
Employment
Georgia Department of Labor
229-386-3322
Labor Finders
229-426-7489
Real Estate Agencies
Roanoke Realty Link Realty
www.roanokerealtyinc.com www.link-realty.com
423-8765 423-9395
Century 21 Mason Realty
Www.Century21tifton.com www.masonrealty.biz
424-5424 423-6692
Complete Realty Active Realty
424-9022 www.activerealestateinc.com
423-7653
Fitzgerald is proud to share its unique history with
residents and newcomers alike.
Rich in diversity and collaboration, Fitzgerald was built to defy tradition and excel
in circumstances that most would find challenging.
www.fitzgeraldga.org
Ben Hill County was created in 1906, from Irwin and Wilcox counties, and was named
for Benjamin Harvey Hill, U.S. Senator from Georgia, a Whig leader, and a staunch oppo-
nent of Reconstruction.
www.fitzgeraldga.org
SMALL TOWN VALUES, BIG IDEAS
www.fitzgeraldchamber.org
Helpful Information for Newcomers
The city of Fitzgerald is located 178 miles southeast of
Atlanta.
Automobile License Tags
New Georgia residents must purchase a license within 30
days. Tags can be purchased at the tax commissioner’s office
located at 324 East Pine Street .
Driver’s License
New residents must apply for a Georgia driver’s license with-
in 30 days.
Communications
The Herald-Leader weekly newspaper and The Ben Hill—
Irwin Wilcox Shopper serve Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County.
Daily papers from Atlanta, Albany, Macon and Tifton are also
delivered to the county.
www.herald-leader.net
www.bhiwshopper.com
Cable TV is available through Mediacom (1-866-755-2225)
www.mediacomcc.com.
Dish Network is available through Tomlin’s Radio & TV
Sales (229-423-3587)
Direct TV is available through Windstream (1-800-347-1991)
Utilities
Electricity, natural gas, liquid propane gas, water and sewer
serevice are provided to city residents by Fitzgerald Utilities.
The office is located at 103 W. Central Ave.. For more
information call 229-426-5400 or www.fitzutilities.com
Other utility services available are private liquid propane gas
companies, Irwin County Electric Membership Corporation
Colleges & Universities
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
229-468-2000
South GA College-Douglas
912-389-4510
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton
229-386-3236
Valdosta State University-Valdosta
229-333-5800
Hospital
Phoebe -Dorminy Medical Center
424-7100
Recreation
Department of Leisure Services
426-5050
Newspaper/Shopper
The Herald Leader
423-9331
Ben Hill-Irwin Area Shopper
423-6684
Senior Citizens Center
426-5177
Sheriff’s Office
426-5161
Tax Commissioner
426-5144
City of Fitzgerald
Mayor’s Office
426-5060
City Administrator’s Office
426-5060
Police Chief
426-5000
Fire Chief
426-5030
Education
Ben Hill Co. Schools
409-5500
Post office
800-ASK-USPS
and Georgia Power Company, which primarily serve
areas outside the city limits of Fitzgerald.
www.irwinemc.com
Telephone & Internet Service
Windstream & Mediacom serves Fitzgerald-Ben
Hill County residents.
Home phone service
Internet
Windstream
116 Benjamin Hill RD.
229-423-3130 or 1-800-255-8351
www.windstream.net
Mediacom
708 S. Grant ST.
1-855-MEDIACOM
www.mchsi.com
Garbage Pick - Up
Garbage pick up is available once weekly for city
residents. The monthly garbage tax is billed on
utility bills.
School Registration
To register a child with the Ben Hill Co. school
system, each child will need a report from his or
her previous school, a transfer form, immuniza-
tion record and birth certificate. Eye, ear and
dental screenings are required if the child is en-
tering kindergarten or first grade. For more in-
formation call 229-409-5500.
www.astihosted.com/bhcdcp
www.benhillcounty.com
www.fitzgeraldga.org
For Tax information on property and auto visit:
Filing Deadlines
April 1st
Homestead Exemption Applications for
current year
Business Personal Property Returns
May 1st
Manufactured Home deadline for displaying
current year's decal
Important Phone Numbers
Fitzgerald Utilities
426-5400
426-5455-Emergencies
Windstream
1-800-501-1754-Residential
1-800-501-1776-Business
Ben Hill Co. Offices
Ben Hill Co. Commissioners
426-5112
Ben Hill Co. Health Dept.
426-5288
Board of Elections
426-5151
Board of Tax Assessors
426-5147
Clerk of Superior Court
426-5135
Community Service Center
426-5177
County Clerk
426-5100
Dept. of Family & Children Services
426-5300
District Attorney’s Office
426-5156
Extension Service Co. Agent
426-5175
GA Forestry Commission-Ben Hill Co. Forestry
426-5259
Magistrate Court
426-5140
Magistrate Office
426-5141
County Manager
426-5170
Road Superintendent
426-5170
School Superintendent
426-5500
Important Phone Numbers
Fitzgerald Utilities
426-5400
426-5455-Emergencies
Windstream
1-800-501-1754-Residential
1-800-501-1776-Business
Ben Hill Co. Offices
Ben Hill Co. Commissioners
426-5112
Ben Hill Co. Health Dept.
426-5288
Board of Elections
426-5151
Board of Tax Assessors
426-5147
Clerk of Superior Court
426-5135
Community Service Center
426-5177
Ben Hill County and the City of Fitzgerald maintain nine recreational parks and
one river access park at the Ocmulgee River. These facilities offer playgrounds,
team sports, natural areas, meeting and concert shelters, and public boat ramps.
103 W. Roanoke Drive
229-423-4321 302 S. Main Street
229-423-5446
212 E. Central Ave.
229-424-9600
Members of the chamber.
For more information on our Community check out these websites:
www.fitzgeraldchamber.org
www.benhillcounty.com
www.fitzgeraldga.org