Services Overview
The City of Sandersville takes pride in being a full-service city and providing residents, businesses and industries with most or all of their local essential services If you need information on or assistance with a particular City function or service, this section of our website should be helpful to you.
Advantages of living in a full-service city include convenience, local control, excellent customer service and an enhanced relationship with municipal government through an array of opportunities. It also allows for a more coordinated response between departments.
The Customer Service staff at City Hall is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. to answer and direct calls, help with questions, take payments and offer assistance to our customers. Please stop by Sandersville City Hall, 141 West Haynes Street in Sandersville or call 478-552-2525 and let us know how we can assist you.
Newcomers
Welcome to Sandersville, and to the Sandersville Family. As a new resident, you may have some questions about the City of Sandersville and the many services available to you. The following information provides pertinent phone numbers, addresses and other details that should make your transition a bit easier. Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to call us at 478-552- 2525 or contact the Chamber of Commerce. The friendly staff there is also happy to assist. They can be reached at 478-552-3288, or you can visit their office at 603 S. Harris St. in Sandersville.
Area Code: 478
Auto Tags: Tags may be purchased at the Washington County Government Building, downtown Sandersville (478- 552-2144). Newcomers moving from out-of-state are allowed 30 days for purchasing a Georgia license plate. Failure to meet this courtesy deadline will result in added fines or penalties.
Motor vehicle tags must be updated yearly. Your birth date is the deadline for the purchase of tags. Owners of large trucks cannot buy tags with the following exceptions: some trucks and buses; disabled vets; U.S. Reserve; honorary consul; State Senators and Representatives; U.S. Senators and Congressmen; ex-POWs; street rod; National Guard; veteran organization; commander; high state office holders; Medal of Honor winners.
The Department of Driver Services is available in Sandersville on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. They are located at 115 Jones Street, Sandersville Georgia 31082.
You may also visit their website at: https://washingtoncountyga.gov/208/Tax-Commissioner
The Tax Commissioner, Jeannette Anderson, is by law the agent for all motor vehicle transactions for Washington County, which includes the City of Sandersville. All Motor Vehicle information/questions should therefore be directed to The Washington County Tax Commissioner’s Office and/or their website.
Building Permits: Building permits are required. Please click here for more information.
Occupational Tax: All new businesses are required to have a building and fire inspection and will also be required to pay an annual occupation tax. Please contact City Hall for more information at 478-552-2525.
Cable TV: Charter Cable (877-319- 0674)
Chamber of Commerce: The Washington County Chamber of Commerce serves Washington County and welcomes new members. 603 S. Harris St. 478-552-3288.
City Hall: 141 W. Haynes St., P. O. Box 71. Sandersville, Georgia 31082, 478-552-2525
Drivers' Licenses:You must apply for a Georgia driver license within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident. All Customer Service Centers can transfer an out-of-state license to a Georgia driver license.
The Department of Driver Services is available in Sandersville on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. They are located at 115 Jones Street, Sandersville Georgia 31082.
You may also visit their website at: https://washingtoncountyga.gov/208/Tax-Commissioner
The Tax Commissioner, Jeannette Anderson, is by law the agent for all motor vehicle transactions for Washington County, which includes the City of Sandersville. All Motor Vehicle information/questions should therefore be directed to The Washington County Tax Commissioner’s Office and/or their website.
Electric Service: Service is provided in the cityof Sandersville by the city-owned power company. A deposit is required for residences and for mobile homes. Service in other areas of the county is provided by Washington electric Membership Corporation (552-2577) and the Georgia Power Company (552- 7341).
Non Emergency Numbers:
Washington County Sheriff's Dept 478-552-4795
Sandersville Police 552-3121
Poison Control 800-282-5846
Hospital: Medical services are provided by Washington County Regional Medical Center, 610 Sparta Road, Sandersville, Georgia 31082, 478- 240-2000
Post Office: 205 West Church St., 478-552-6636 or 800-275-8777.
Gas Services: Natural gas is available from a number of marketers in Georgia. Click here for a list. For propane gas call Franklin Propane Gas 552-6667 or Roberts & Sons 552-2674.
Internet Services: Dialup and high speed internet services are provided by the City of Sandersville. Click here for information.
Public Schools: Public schools are operated by the Washington County Board of Education 552-3981. The following items must be presented if your child is entering school for the first time: birth certificate; immunization records for DTP, rubella and polio; certificates proving hearing and vision screenings have occurred; and if your child is transferring, a copy of the most recent academic transcript.
Telephone Service: Telephone service is provided by AT&T (888-757-6500) and Northland Cable (478-552-2905)
Voter Registration: To register for all elections, residents must be at least 18 years of age. Residents may register at the registrar's office in the Washington County Courthouse 552-5239.
