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Electric Department

Electric service for homes and businesses in Blakely, a member of the MEAG Power system.

Contact

Business hours
229-723-3677
customerservice@cityofblakely.orgOutages and billing, Monday to Friday
After hours
229-723-3511Blakely Fire Department, for outages and after-hours reconnection
Building Official
229-723-3414
mark.hawkins@cityofblakely.orgInspections for new service and energy audits

Department head: Stephen Welch, Department Head

For service to be activated at a new location, an inspection of the location must be completed before you apply and pay a deposit. New electrical and utility hookups must be approved for any required permits or tap fees by the Building Official.

Prepaid metering is available. Call 229-723-3677 for details.

Connecting residential service

  1. Fill out the Residential Application Package for Utility Services, available below or at Utility Billing in City Hall.
  2. Bring valid photo identification and proof of property ownership or a lease or rental agreement.
  3. Return the application to Utility Billing, where a credit check is run and your deposit is determined.

Fees

Fee Amount
Residential deposit, based on credit score $0, $175 or $250
Commercial minimum deposit, final amount based on intended use $300
After-hours electricity restoration $60
Security light pole setting $30

Winter rates take effect December 1 and summer rates June 1.

About the system

The City of Blakely is a member of the MEAG Power system. The department uses electronic metering, maintains rights-of-way, and follows a pole change-out policy while continuously upgrading the system.

If you would like an energy audit of your home to learn how to reduce electricity use, contact the Building Official to set up an appointment.

Services

Documents

Residential application package for utility services — November 10, 2022Application, E-911 information form, gas customer notice and prepaid fact sheet for new residential service.May not be fully accessible. Request an accessible format.145 KB
Commercial application for utility service — November 1, 2022Application for new business utility service and deposit.May not be fully accessible. Request an accessible format.76 KB

Staff

NameTitlePhoneEmail
Stephen WelchDepartment Head229-723-3677stephen.welch@cityofblakely.org

Updated September 19, 2026

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