Power may be purchased from a local distributor or directly from TVA for large power users. Gas Natural gas is supplied to many communities within Dekalb County by Southern Natural Gas Company. The local distributor can supply information for specific availability.
Propane gas is available from a number of distributors throughout the county.
Storage capacity is 2,200,000 gallons. The source is the Tennessee River. The local telephone provider is the Farmers Telephone Cooperative. The Cooperative provides digital switching, and fiber optics is available. Solid waste is disposed from the transfer station to a landfill.