8 weeks before
Plan the move
- Set a moving date and budget, and request a flat written quote from a licensed mover.
- Walk through every room and decide what to keep, sell, donate or toss.
- Start a moving folder for quotes, receipts, leases and closing papers.
- If you're moving in summer, book early — late May through August is Atlanta's busiest season.
6 weeks before
Lock in the details
- Confirm your mover, date and arrival window in writing.
- Moving to or from a high-rise or gated community? Reserve the freight elevator and loading dock, and ask building management for a certificate of insurance if they require one.
- Check HOA rules for truck parking and allowed moving hours.
- Order boxes, tape, bubble wrap and wardrobe boxes — or add packing service to your quote.
4 weeks before
Transfer services
- Schedule electric transfer or shut-off with your provider (Georgia Power or your local EMC).
- Arrange natural gas service — in most of metro Atlanta you choose a gas marketer, so compare plans before you sign.
- Set up water service with your city or county water department.
- Book internet installation at the new home for move-in day or earlier.
- Submit a change of address with USPS and update your bank, employer and insurance.
2 weeks before
Pack with purpose
- Pack rooms you use least first — guest rooms, storage, seasonal items.
- Label every box with its room and a short contents list.
- Photograph electronics wiring before unplugging anything.
- Use up frozen and perishable food, and plan to empty the fridge 24 hours before.
Moving week
Final prep
- Confirm arrival time and your mover's phone number the day before.
- Plan the truck route and timing to avoid rush hour on I-285, I-75/85 and GA-400 when you can.
- Pack an essentials bag: medications, chargers, documents, toiletries, a change of clothes.
- Keep water handy — Atlanta summer heat is tough on everyone on moving day.
After the move
Settle in
- New to Georgia? Get your Georgia driver's license and register your vehicle within 30 days.
- Register to vote at your new address.
- Check every item against your inventory and report any concerns to your mover right away.
- Unpack the kitchen and bedrooms first so the house works on night one.
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