What Fayette County does

Fayette County is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, organized in 1821, that delivers comprehensive municipal services to 56,000 residents across 199 square miles in the Metro Atlanta area. Core operations span water utility (Fayette County Water System, 33,000+ service connections, 700+ miles of distribution mains, 22.8 MGD permitted capacity with current production of 17.3 MGD), Fire & Emergency Medical Services (9 fire stations now fully ALS-capable, sub-6-minute average response time, 12,500+ calls handled in 2025), law enforcement, road maintenance (500+ miles of right-of-way), solid waste management (via AMWASTE transfer station), animal control, elections, and Parks & Recreation. The technology stack is anchored by an Advanced Metering Infrastructure system that has upgraded all customer meters to cellular smart meters, feeding the Eye on Water customer portal for real-time usage monitoring and the MyWaterHub account management portal; Tyler Payments handles billing transactions, and The Compliance Engine manages backflow-prevention testing compliance.

Revenue is generated through property taxes set annually by the five-member Board of Commissioners, usage-based water fees (including a $6.46/1,000-gallon construction rate that is double the standard retail rate), subscription solid waste fees ($15/vehicle residential flat, $48/ton commercial scale), permit and occupational tax fees, recurring SPLOST capital programs (2004, 2017, 2023 series), and federal/state grants, most notably a $9.6 million Safe Streets and Roads for All Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2026. Distribution is direct-to-resident through online portals, multiple drop-box locations, in-person offices (245 McDonough Road, 140 Stonewall Avenue West), phone payment processing, automatic bank draft, and the County's primary website fayettecountyga.gov, supplemented by social media, press releases, e-newsletters, and community events. Customer segments are segmented horizontally: residents as the primary segment, commercial/construction entities, and property owners requiring permits, burn permits, and fire safety services.

Name

Fayette County

Legal name

Fayette County Government

Website

https://fayettecountyga.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fayette County, Georgia is a public government entity serving 56,000 residents across 199 square miles south of Atlanta, providing water utility, fire/EMS, road maintenance, solid waste, parks, and administrative services. It operates a 33,000-connection water system with full smart meter coverage and is funded by property taxes, user fees, SPLOST, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Fire Protection (922160), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) & Ambulance Services (BPAIAGAC), Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

Keywords

• Municipal water utility
• Emergency medical services
• County government services
• Solid waste management
• Public works infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source through the tax digest and millage rate set annually by the Board of Commissioners.
2. Water Utility Fees: Water service charges at $6.46 per 1,000 gallons for construction rate (double the normal retail rate). Standard residential and commercial rates apply. Revenue funds water system operations, production capacity of 22.8 million gallons per day.
3. Solid Waste Fees: Residential flat rate of $15 per vehicle for up to 2 cubic yards; scale rate of $48 per ton plus fees for commercial and excess waste. Green waste at $15 flat or $43 per ton.
4. SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax): Capital funding program (2023 SPLOST, 2017 SPLOST, 2004 SPLOST) for major infrastructure projects including roads, parks, and public facilities.
5. Federal Grants: Federal funding including $9.6 million SS4A (Safe Streets and Roads for All) Implementation Grant for roadway safety projects.
6. Permits and Licenses: Fees for building permits, occupational tax certificates, burn permits, and various administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fayette County Government delivers core municipal services to approximately 56,000 residents across 199 square miles in Metro Atlanta. The Water System provides treated water through 700+ miles of mains to 33,000+ connections, Fire and Emergency Services operates ALS ambulance response from nine fire stations, and the Road Department maintains 500+ miles of right-of-way. Additional services include solid waste management, parks and recreation, animal control, elections administration, building safety and permitting, and environmental management.

Product overview

Fayette County, Georgia operates a comprehensive portfolio of government services delivered through both physical infrastructure and digital platforms. The core service portfolio includes the Fayette County Water System (providing water service to 33,000+ connections across Brooks, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Woolsey, and parts of Fayetteville), Fire and Emergency Medical Services (with ALS ambulances at all nine fire stations), and Parks and Recreation. Digital product offerings center on the Water System's customer-facing tools: Eye on Water (a customer portal for real-time usage monitoring and leak detection), MyWaterHub (for account management and payments), and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) smart metering system that enables automated meter reading and billing. Additional programs include the Backflow Prevention Program managed through The Compliance Engine, and the Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program serving emergency medical needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eye on Water: Customer portal for monitoring water usage, identifying leaks, and setting usage alerts, integrated with the water system's smart metering infrastructure.
• MyWaterHub

Products and services

• Fayette County Water System Municipal water utility providing water service to Brooks, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Woolsey, parts of Fayetteville, and unincorporated Fayette County. Operates with more than 700 miles of water distribution mains and 33,000-plus service connections, producing 17.3 million gallons per day within a 22.8 million gallon permitted capacity.
• Eye on Water Customer Portal Customer-facing web portal and app enabling residents to monitor water usage in near real time, identify potential leaks, set customized usage alerts, and understand consumption patterns.
• MyWaterHub Customer Portal Online customer portal for managing water accounts, accessing forms, submitting payments, and requesting address changes.
• Fire and Emergency Medical Services Emergency response services including Advanced Life Support (ALS) transport ambulances operating from all nine fire stations, with pre-hospital blood transfusion program capability. Handled more than 12,500 emergency calls in 2025 with average response time under 6 minutes.
• Parks and Recreation Services Recreation programs, parks maintenance, and facility operations including the 42,000-square-foot Multi-Use Facility at Kiwanis Park, youth and adult sports programs, and community activities.
• Water Treatment Facilities Crosstown Water Plant and South Fayette Water Plant providing water treatment services for the county water system with 22.8 million gallons per day permitted daily capacity.
• Solid Waste Disposal Services Transfer Station services for municipal solid waste, green waste, tires, mattresses, and electronics operated by AMWASTE. Residential flat rate of $15 per vehicle for up to 2 cubic yards; commercial scale rate of $48 per ton.
• Backflow Prevention Program Cross-connection control program requiring annual testing of backflow prevention assemblies by Certified Backflow Assembly Testers, managed through The Compliance Engine automated tracking system.
• Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion Program Pre-hospital blood transfusion program delivering life-saving blood products to critically ill or injured patients before hospital arrival, improving survival rates during 30-45 minute transport to trauma centers. Each transfusion costs over $1,000 including blood products and supplies sourced from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response time under 6 minutes average
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency issuing drought declarations and water management regulations. Fayette County Water System operates under EPD directives including Level 1 Drought Response requirements and year-round outdoor watering restrictions.
• AMWASTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate operator of Fayette County Transfer Station providing solid waste and recycling services. Handles MSW, green waste, tires, mattresses, and electronics disposal for county residents.
• LifeSouth Community Blood CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood products supplier for Fayette County's Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusion program. Each transfusion costs over $1,000 including blood products and supplies sourced from LifeSouth.
• Georgia 811coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide utility location service coordinating safe digging across Georgia. Fayette County participates in Utility Coordination Committee (UCC) and promotes 'Call Before You Dig' program to prevent underground utility damage.
• Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGDOT Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides work zone traffic control training. Fayette County hosts multi-agency workshops with GDOT LTAP facilitators for consistent traffic control standards.
• Georgia PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding source for Whitewater Creek Nature Area project and Veterans Parkway landscape enhancements. Partners with Fayette County on community development projects through Fayette Forward initiative.
• ConnectFayettecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountywide linear-park path system initiative. Multi-use path at Whitewater Creek Nature Area is first segment of envisioned ConnectFayette trail network connecting population centers, employment hubs, schools, parks, and retail.
• Fayette ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic-private partnership for parks and recreation development. Partners on nature area projects and linear park path system connecting community amenities.
• Region 4 EMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner12-county regional EMS organization under Georgia Department of Public Health. Fayette County Fire & EMS participates in regional awards, training, and trauma care coordination.
• Fayette County Accountability CourtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDUI/Drug Court programs working with Fayette Treatment Services to identify and educate individuals with addictions through accountability and treatment in court setting.
• Fayette County Board of CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning authority providing policy direction and funding approval. SPLOST-funded projects require BOC oversight including Starr's Mill Tunnel, Multi-use Facility, and various safety improvements.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Douglas County, Georgia: West-Metro-Atlanta county government providing overlapping services (water utility, public works, fire, animal control) with similar population scale and revenue mix.
• Coweta County, Georgia: Adjacent Metro Atlanta county government of similar scale providing water utility, public works, fire/EMS, and solid-waste services to a comparable suburban population. Directly comparable on service portfolio, SPLOST-funded capital programs, and data-center growth dynamics.
• Hall County, Georgia: Northeast Georgia county government providing parallel public works, fire/EMS, and water services with similar SPLOST capital-funding and revenue structure.
• Henry County, Georgia: Metro Atlanta county of comparable size operating its own water system, fire/EMS, and public works. Shares Fayette County's industrial-growth and residential-service profile in the Atlanta southern crescent.
• Clarke County, Georgia: Georgia county government operating a municipal water system and full public-safety portfolio for a similar resident base, with comparable SPLOST-funded capital investment programs.
• Forsyth County, Georgia: Fast-growing North-Metro-Atlanta county government with a county-run water system and similar service breadth. Directly comparable on water-utility scale, residential growth, and capital-program execution.
• Paulding County, Georgia: Suburban Atlanta county government with parallel municipal services including water, transportation, and emergency services; provides a directly comparable operating model and SPLOST capital-funding framework.
• Cherokee County, Georgia: Suburban Atlanta county of similar population delivering parallel county functions including water/sewer and emergency services. Comparable SPLOST capital program structure and growth trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• Cobb County, Georgia: Larger Metro-Atlanta county government with a fully developed water system (Cobb County Water System), comprehensive fire/EMS, and award-winning program structure. Comparable as a more mature incumbent operating similar county functions at greater scale.
• DeKalb County, Georgia: Large Metro-Atlanta county government with municipal water/sewer utility and full public-safety services. Comparable at broader scale and on water-system operational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/fayettecountygagov
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FayetteCountyBOC
• Facebookfacebook.com/fayettecountygagov
• Instagraminstagram.com/fayettecountyga
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-court-of-fayette-county

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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