Newcomer Tips

AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION
Auto Tags:
Tags are available at the County Annex Building on Carl Vinson Parkway (542-2135), and should be obtained immediately after moving to Warner Robins. Bring your proof of ownership and insurance. Ad valorem taxes are due when the tag is purchased and are based on the current millege rate and location of the vehicle at the first of the year.

Driver’s License:
Your driver’s license may be obtained from the Driver’s License Examiner located at 198 Carl Vinson Parkway (929-6774). If you currently have an out-of-state license, you must obtain a new Georgia license within 30 days of establishing residence in Georgia. Old licenses should be surrendered upon issuance of a new one. A passing score on a written driving exam and an eye test, plus possession of a social security card are required for a Georgia license.

TAX INFORMATION
Both county and state real estate taxes are due by December 20th of every year. Tax returns are determined based on the property owned on January the 1st of every year. Senior citizens, those 62 or older, are entitled to partial exemptions on city and county taxes. For questions concerning taxes, city residents should contact the Municipal Building, 700 Watson Boulevard at 929-1945. County residents should call 542- 2110 or inquire at the County Annex on Carl Vinson Parkway.
Regardless of your automobile style—con-temporary or antique—all vehicles must be registered immediately upon moving to

THINGS TO REMEMBER
· The Driver’s License Examiner’s Office is open Tuesday through Saturday.
· Bring your social security card with you.
· License fee should be paid in cash only.
· NOT APPLICABLE TO MILITARY PERSONNEL

PET REGULATIONS
Pets are welcome to Warner Robins too! Please obtain a permit for your pet upon arrival at the Municipal Building. There is a one-time charge of $2 per animal over four months old. The Animal Control Center is located at 206 Bay Street (929-7280) for animal assistance. Animals can be adopted from the Center for $20 each. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for dogs and highly-recommended for cats. Pets should be leashed, enclosed, or otherwise controlled by a competent person for their safety, as well as the safety of others.

REGISTERING TO VOTE
Residents may register to vote for national, state, county and city elections at City Hall on Watson Boulevard, and the County Offices on Carl Vinson Parkway during normal week-day business hours. Phone 542-2115 for additional information.

UTILITY SERVICES
Be prepared to show a valid form of identification. When signing up for the various utilities, be sure to ask if a deposit is required.

Water, Gas, Sanitation—City Municipal Building
(700 Watson Boulevard)
929-1111
County Annex Building
(200 Carl Vinson Dr.)
542-2005

Electricity—Flint Electric Membership
Corp. (1600 Elberta Road)
988-3500
Some county residents should call Georgia Power Company
(908 Ball St., Perry)
987-2233

Telephone Service—Bell South
780-2355 (residential) or 780- 2800 (business)
Altel-328-1246

NEWS MEDIA
The Daily Sun once reported remarks made by an engineer from Atlanta after his firm concluded an incinerator feasibility study on Warner Robins. Seems the esteemed analyst was amazed at the sheer volume of newspapers and periodicals he found in the city’s trash. Stunned, he commented that the garbage meant the townspeople were extremely well-read. For those looking to feed their minds, the area has several outstanding offerings: The Houston Home Journal; The Macon Telegraph and The Buyers’ Guide. For those who prefer sound waves to the printed word, local radio stations include: WBKG 88.9, WDCO 89.7, WPWB 90.5, WJTG 91.3, WMKS 92.3, WPEZ 93.7, WMGB 95.1, 96.5 The Buzz, WIBB 97.9, WDEN 99.1, WPGA 100.9, WRBV 101.7, WEBL  102.5, Sunny 103.9, WAYS 105.5, WQBZ 106.3.

Television channels WGXA-TV, Fox 24; WMAZ-TV, CH 13; WMGT-TV, CH 41; WPGA 58, and an extensive cable offering, complete the rather expan-sive, quality media in Warner Robins.