Metro Atlanta Electric

Metro Atlanta Electric is an electrical contractor serving Norcross and the greater Atlanta area. The business handles new construction, remodeling, residential and commercial work, including panel replacements, panel upgrades, circuit breaker installations, lighting, outlets and switches, appliance hookups, TV and phone jacks, and electrical troubleshooting. They also do basement finishes, flat screen TV installations, landscape lighting, and security lighting. The company offers free flat-fee estimates and 24/7 emergency service.

Metro Atlanta Electric serves 16 counties across Georgia, including Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding, and Walton counties. They also service specific cities and neighborhoods including Midtown, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Vinings, Roswell, Alpharetta, Dunwoody, Suwanee, Morningside/Lenox Park, Druid Hills, Braselton, Marietta, Smyrna, and Acworth.

In Georgia, electrical contractors must hold a license issued by the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors, a division of the Georgia Secretary of State. The Board issues two types of licenses: Restricted License and Non-Restricted License. All licensed electrical contractors must submit proof of continuing education for license renewal, tracked through CE Broker. Licenses expire June 30 each year.

To verify whether an electrician holds a valid license, use the Georgia Secretary of State's online license lookup tool (GOALS portal) at verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/. You can search by the contractor's name or license number. If you have a complaint about a licensed contractor, you can file it with the Licensing Division of the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors.

In Gwinnett County, where Norcross is located, most electrical work requires a permit. Homeowners may obtain a permit to perform work on their own property with proof of ownership. Applications and inspection requests are submitted through Gwinnett County's ZIP Portal. Some minor work—such as replacement of switches, light fixtures, or similar items—does not require a permit. Always confirm permit requirements with Gwinnett County Planning and Development before starting work.