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Welcome to Peach County: Where Your Future Begins!
Peach County is buzzing with anticipation for the future, and we're thrilled you're here to share in it! With forward-thinking leadership, steady growth, and a community of genuinely warm and friendly people, we're building something special. Our quality schools and skilled workforce are laying the foundation for Peach County to become one of Georgia's most promising destinations.
We're delighted you've chosen to call Peach County home – a place where you can easily connect with new friends, expand your horizons, and build valuable networks. With an average temperature of 64.4 degrees and sunshine gracing us 66% of the day, you'll discover the joy of living, working, and raising a family in our beautiful corner of Georgia. Peach County offers that cherished small-town charm, coupled with a vibrant and diverse community that reflects the rich tapestry of cultures from around the world.
Thank you for making Peach County your new home! To help you settle in, we've created a comprehensive "Welcome to Peach County" brochure. Inside, you'll find everything you need: details on local resources, exciting activities, our excellent schools, healthcare services, and essential information about county and city government. We've packed it with everything you need to make your transition smooth and enjoyable. We can't wait to welcome you personally and see you become part of our thriving community!
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Emergency Services
Immediate access to emergency services for fire, police, sheriff and ambulance is available by simply dialing 911. Non-emergency numbers for those agencies are as follows:
Georgia State Patrol Post 15, Perry 478-988-6740 Peach County Sheriff 478-825-8269 Byron Police 478-956-2880 Fort Valley Police 478-825-3383 Peach County Fire Department 478-825-2536 Byron Fire Department 478-956-3642 Fort Valley Fire Department 478-825-5190 Forest Fires 478-825-6793 For all Peach County Government Offices, Departments and Services, please click here.
Automobile Tags
New residents are required to purchase new tags for automobiles within 30 days of arrival. Needed information includes title or registration, lien-holder's name and address, insurance card and last tag receipt.
The Peach County Tax Commissioner's Office (tag office) is located in the Peach County Courthouse on West Church Street in Fort Valley and can be reached at 478-825-3161 or online.
Cable Television Services
Driver's License
Newcomers from out-of-state can obtain a Georgia driver's license from:
Georgia Department of Driver Services
198 Carl Vinson Pkwy., Warner Robins.Hours for testing are Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
A current out-of-state driver's license and proof of Georgia residence, along with cash for fees are the requirements. More information can be obtained by calling 866-754-3687 Option 3 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays. CLICK HERE for more information.
Utilities
Four suppliers provide utilities in Peach County, depending upon location.
Electricity, gas, water, sewerage and fiber are provided for the City of Fort Valley through the Fort Valley Utility Commission, 478-825-7701, Address: 902 Knoxville St, Fort Valley, GA 31030 Phone: (478) 825-7701. www.fvutil.com
Electricity, gas, water and sewerage are provided by the City of Byron, 478-956-3600, 401 Main Street, Byron, GA 31008. www.byronga.com
Flint Energies is located at 98 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088. www.flintenergies.com
Georgia Power is located at 908 Ball St., Perry , GA 31069. Residential 888-660-5890, commercial 888-655-5888. www.georgiapower.com
Voter Registration
Board of Elections & Registration
902 Campus Drive
Ft. Valley, Ga. 31030-0853
Telephone: 478-825-3514
Fax: 478-825-2187You may also register by mail or when you renew or apply for your driver's license. CLICK HERE for voter registration form.
Telephone
AT&T, Verizon, Cox, T-Mobile and all major carriers serve the Peach County area.
High Speed Internet
All major carriers serve the Peach County area.
Newspapers
The Leader Tribune, weekly, 478-825-2432
The Macon Telegraph, daily, 800-679-6397
School Registration
Contact the Peach County Board of Education at 478-825-5933 or online at www.peachschools.org. Registration requirements include the student's birth certificate, as well as current health and academic records.
Post Office
The Byron Post Office is located at 215 Ga. Hwy. 49 South in Byron and can be reached by calling 478-956-4808.
The Fort Valley Post Office is located at 115 Anderson Ave. and can be reached by calling 478-825-5741.
Post Offices are also located in:
Marshallville 478-967-2680
Perry 478-987-2038
Centerville 478-953-4444
Warner Robins 478-922-3121 and 478-922-1708
Healthcare Providers
Atrium Health Navicent Peach Medical Center
1960 GA-247CONN, Byron, GA 31008
Open 24 hours
Phone: (478) 654-2000Peach County Health Department
503 Bluebird Blvd, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 825-6939Atrium Health Navicent Primary Care
Fort Valley
201 Avera Dr, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Phone: (478) 654-2300Urgent Care Facilities within 20 minutes
- Applecare Urgent Care Perry
- Applecare Urgent Care Warner Robins
- Lake Joy Med-Stop (Division of Houston Healthcare)
- Pavilion Med-Stop (Division of Houston Healthcare)
- AlphaMed Urgent Care and Med Stop (Warner Robins)
- CareConnect Convenient Care, Perry (Perry)
- Accordia Urgent Care & Family Practice (Warner Robins)
Specialty Practices / Healthcare Facilities within 20
- Central Georgia Cancer Care
- Central Georgia Heart Center
- Eye Center of Central Georgia
- Cornerstone Medical Center & Pediatric Associates of Central Georgia
- ENT Center of Central Georgia
- Houston Behavioral Health
- Women’s Healthcare of Georgia
- Women’s Specialty Care
- OrthoGeorgia
- Pulmonary Associates & Sleep Disorders Center
- Skin Care Physicians of Georgia
- Urology Specialists of Georgia
- CTVS Wound & Vascular Care
- Primary Pediatrics (five locations in Middle Georgia)
- Renaissance Plastic Surgery Center
- BioLife Plasma Services
Library Services
Peach Public Library System has two branches, 315 Martin Luther King Drive, Fort Valley, 478-825-1640, and 105 Church St., Byron, 478-956-2200. www.peach.public.libary.ga.us.
Low Income Housing
Fort Valley Housing Authority, 201 West Church St., Suite B, Fort Valley, 478-825-5056
Byron Housing Authority, 503 Boy Scout Rd., Byron, 478-956-3135