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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.

General

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  • You can find contact information for all our departments in the Staff Directory.
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  • For information about polling locations, contact Voter Registration at 912-653-3859.
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  • There are two public libraries in Bryan County:
    • Richmond Hill Public Library
      9607 Ford Ave.
      Richmond Hill, GA 31324
      Ph: 912-756-3580
    • Pembroke Public Library
      1018 Camellia Drive
      Pembroke, GA 31321
      Ph: 912-653-2822
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  • You can renew your license by visiting the Department of Driver Services at one of the following locations:
    • 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite B
      Savannah, GA 31406
      Ph: 912-691-7400
    • 2301 Airport Road
      Hinesville, GA 31313
      Ph: 912-370-2604
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  • Call Bryan County Annex at 912-756-2066, which is located Matthew Freeman Drive in Richmond Hill.
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  • Call Bryan County Animal Control at 912-727-3884.
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  • The alligator must be at least four-feet long in order to send a trapper. Contact Georgia DNR Game Management at 912-262-3173. If after hours, call 1 (800) 241-4113.

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  • Contact the Park and Tree Department at 912-756-2317.
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  • Yes, the city does spray for mosquitoes in the evenings during the summer season. It's recommended that you make sure that there is no standing water on your property that may provide a breeding ground. If you believe your neighborhood is not be sprayed, contact City Hall at 912-756-3345.
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  • The City’s Park and Tree Department will send someone out to assess the condition of the tree. You can reach the Park and Tree Department at 912-756-2317.
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  • You can call our Street Department at 912-756-3808 and report the location for removal.
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  • To have a light repaired, contact your electric company. There are two providers in the city:
    • Georgia Power
      Ph: 888-660-5890
    • Coastal EMC
      Ph: 912-884-3344
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  • There are two Division of Family and Children Services offices in Bryan County:
    • Pembroke: 912- 653-2805
    • Richmond Hill: 912-745-4111
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Finance

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  • The current millage rate for the City of Richmond Hill is 4.132.

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  • The city offers a senior discount to resident owners who are 65 and older. For information about how to apply, contact the Finance Director or City Clerk at 912-756-3345.

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Park & Tree

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  • Beer and wine may be served, but you must get permission from the City Council prior to your event. For more information, contact City Hall at 912-756-3345.
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  • For inquiries regarding lost items, contact the Parks Department at 912-756-2317.
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  • The jogging trail is 2.8 miles long.
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  • The City Center is located at the very end of Cedar Street in J. F. Gregory Park. For more information, visit the City Center Website.
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  • The Wetlands Education Center and the Pavillion at JF Gregory Park are available for reservation on a first come first serve basis. Reservations can be made at City Hall or by calling 912-756-3345.

    Richmond Hill City Center has ballroom space available. You can reach them at 912-445-0043.

    Fort McAllister offers a variety of rental spaces. You can reach them at 912-727-2339 or 1-800-864-7275.
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Human Resources

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  • Please contact HR at 912-756-2921 or fax your request to 912-756-3368.
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  • You can stop by City Hall or view our postings online.
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  • Applications submitted for posted positions are kept on file for two years. Unsolicited applications are kept for one year.
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  • Either the Director of the department or Human Resources will contact you to set up an interview date and time.
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Planning & Zoning

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  • Yes. You can find the permit application here.
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  • Yes. You can find the permit application here. We also recommend that you contact Planning & Zoning to check for any easements which might go across your property and affect the placement of your fence.
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Fire Department

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  • Of Course! We're more than happy to show off our stations and equipment. Keep in mind that the firefighters are on duty, and may have to leave quickly at a moment's notice. If you plan to bring a large group (such as a school event), please call the fire department at 912-756-3749 to schedule a tour.
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  • The Fire Department is always willing to help with local events. In addition to increasing your event's visibility by displaying our fire apparatus, we treat the event as an educational opportunity to discuss fire safety and prevention to everyone who attends. For more information on scheduling, contact the Fire Department at 912-756-3749. You can also fill out an application and bring it to the fire station.
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  • We will provide and install smoke detectors in the homes of citizens who reside within the city limits of Richmond Hill free of charge. To have a smoke detector installed, bring a completed application to the fire station. For more information, contact the Fire Department at 912-756-3749.
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  • The Richmond Hill Fire Department provides CPR certification courses free of charge to Richmond Hill citizens. For scheduling information, contact Firefighter Johnson at 912-756-3749.
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Police Department

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  • You can find the Georgia driver's manual here.

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  • You can find information regarding the application process on the Department of Driver Services website.
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  • You can view the state seatbelt law online at the Governor's Office of Highway Safety
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  • Your teen may have the permit for up to 2 years before it expires. However, in order to take the test for the class D license they must be violation free for 1 year and 1 day.
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  • For the first 6 months, your teen is not permitted to drive with any non-family members in the vehicle. After the first 6 months, they are permitted to drive with 1 non-family member.
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  • Teens cannot drive on a class D license between midnight and 6:00 am. No Exceptions!
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  • Once your teen turns 18, they can apply for the class C license with the Department of Drivers Services. In order to be eligible for a class C license, your teen must be violation free for one year and one day. Please note, If your teen is 18 years old and driving with a class D license all of the restrictions still apply (i.e. Curfew and Occupant).
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  • For information regarding Georgia fireworks laws, please visit the State of Georgia website. 

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Public Works

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  • You will need to contact your electric company. There are two providers in the city:
    • Georgia Power
      Ph: 888-660-5890
    • Coastal EMC
      Ph: 912-884-3344
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Utility Billing

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  • We do not offer water adjustments. However, your account is eligible for a 30-day sewer adjustment should you find and repair a leak. You will need to complete and return a Leak Adjustment Form and supply a receipt for repair to City Hall. Visit our Leak Adjustments page for more information.
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  • Once each year, when you fill your swimming pool, you may call the city and provide the necessary information to get a sewer credit on your water bill for the amount of water used to fill your pool. For more information, contact utility billing at 756-3248.
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