Georgia electrical guide
Electricians in Georgia
Georgia licenses electrical contractors in two classes. Summer thunderstorms and the remnants of Gulf hurricanes bring trees onto lines across a heavily wooded state, and Hurricane Helene in 2024 caused the most extensive grid damage in Georgia Power's history.
Georgia electrician licensing
Georgia licenses electrical contractors in two classes. Class I is restricted to single-phase systems of 200 amps or less, and Class II is unrestricted. There is no state journeyman license, so the contractor's license is the credential to verify.
- State contractor license in two classes
- Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors
Georgia permits and inspections
The state adopts minimum construction codes, and cities and counties issue permits and inspect. Metro Atlanta jurisdictions each run their own permit office, so the process differs between, for example, the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County and Cobb County.
Georgia electric utilities
- Georgia Power
- Electric membership cooperatives (EMCs)
- Municipal systems supplied through MEAG Power
Conditions in Georgia
Summer thunderstorms and the remnants of Gulf hurricanes bring trees onto lines across a heavily wooded state, and Hurricane Helene in 2024 caused the most extensive grid damage in Georgia Power's history. North Georgia gets damaging ice every few winters. Atlanta's intown neighborhoods mix 1920s wiring with new infill construction.
Georgia license lookup
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors is the record to search before hiring.
Georgia questions
Who licenses electricians in Georgia?
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. State contractor license in two classes.
Who issues electrical permits in Georgia?
The state adopts minimum construction codes, and cities and counties issue permits and inspect.
Which electric utilities serve Georgia?
Georgia Power; Electric membership cooperatives (EMCs); Municipal systems supplied through MEAG Power.
Georgia: common work and nearby guides
Reach an electrician in Georgia
Call to be connected with an independent electrical contractor serving your part of Georgia, where one is available, or leave your number for a callback.
(888) 555-0167Call availability varies by area and time of day
Breakerwick is a referral service. Your call or request goes to an independent electrical contractor that sets its own prices and schedule. Ask for the license number, proof of insurance and a written scope before work starts. How this works
Request a callback
Leave a number and an electrical contractor in your area will call you.