Home Services in Warrenton and Warren County, Georgia

Warren County facts

What Home Service Pros work with in Warren County.

• The houses. Warren County has about 2,572 homes and 5,175 people; 75% of homes are owner occupied, the median home is worth $78,000, and the typical one was built around 1979 (U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023). In Warrenton itself: about 766 homes, typical year built 1972, median value $92,400.
• Permits. the Warren County Planning and Zoning Department (706-465-0310), 521 Main Street, Warrenton. The county’s planning page covers zoning and the planning commission, which meets the third Monday of each month; it does not spell out building or trade permit rules online, so call before the work starts. Georgia requires a state license for remodeling over $2,500.
• Utilities. Electricity from Georgia Power or Jefferson Energy Cooperative, with Washington EMC in part of the county; natural gas from Atlanta Gas Light or Wilhoit Gas.
• The ground. Eastern Piedmont: the western half of the county drains to the upper Ogeechee, the northeast to the Little River and the southeast to Brier Creek.
• Storms. Hurricane Helene crossed the CSRA on September 26 and 27, 2024 with widespread damage to trees and power poles and extended power outages for hundreds of thousands of people; the National Weather Service measured an 82 mph gust at Augusta Regional Airport.
• Termites. The federal termite infestation probability map puts all of Georgia and South Carolina in its "very heavy" zone, the highest level, which is why lenders here ask for a termite letter.
• Towns and areas. Warrenton, Camak, Norwood, Jewell, Beall Springs.
• Landmarks. The restored 1910 courthouse, the Knox Theatre, Little Briar Church (1777), the Camak Depot and the Ogeechee River Mill.