Jonesboro is the county seat of Clayton County. It is one of the farther towns we serve, about 34 miles from our Newnan shop by I-85 and GA 138, roughly 45 minutes, so booking ahead helps us plan the trip. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
Licensed GA Class II Unrestricted Electrical Contractor (EN216120) · 2-year warranty · Free estimates
Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call or text and we’ll get you scheduled fast.
Some of the Oldest Housing We Work On
Jonesboro’s homes are older than most in our area. Census estimates (2020 to 2024) put the median home at 1972, and about 69% of homes were built before 1980. Only about 18% were built in 2000 or later.
Houses from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s were wired for far less electricity than people use today. In older Jonesboro homes we regularly find:
- Small services, often 100 amps or less, with panels that have no open spaces
- Two-prong, ungrounded receptacles, often with three-prong outlets swapped in without a ground
- Few or no GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, or outdoors
- Single-strand aluminum branch wiring in some homes built in roughly the mid-1960s to early 1970s, which needs connectors rated for aluminum
- Circuits overloaded by window units, space heaters, and modern kitchen appliances
Fixing an Older Home in Steps
An older house does not always need a full rewire. We start by testing the circuits and checking the panel, the grounding, and the wiring we can reach in the attic and crawl space. Then we sort what we find into safety problems to fix now, upgrades that make sense soon, and things that can wait. Many owners start with the panel and GFCI protection, then replace older circuits over time or while a room is being remodeled. If a full rewire is the right answer, we will explain why.
Permits and Georgia Power Approval
Inside Jonesboro city limits, permits come from the city’s Community Development department at City Hall, 1859 City Center Way. Electrical work needs its own electrical permit. When a service is replaced or upgraded, Georgia Power will not connect it until the city has approved the wiring. The order is: permit, installation, inspection, the city’s release to Georgia Power, and then reconnection. We line those steps up so you are without power for as little time as possible. Addresses in unincorporated Clayton County are permitted through the county.
Renters and Landlords
Fewer than half of Jonesboro homes are owner-occupied, according to the same census estimates, so we also do a lot of work for landlords. Common jobs include ungrounded outlets flagged by a home inspector, a GFCI that will not reset, a panel that a buyer’s or insurer’s inspector wants replaced, and repairs between tenants.
Services in Jonesboro
- Panel replacements and service upgrades
- GFCI protection and new grounded receptacles
- Partial and complete rewiring
- Troubleshooting for tripping breakers and dead rooms
- Code corrections from home inspection reports
A Historic County Seat
Jonesboro grew up along the Macon and Western Railroad and is best known for the Battle of Jonesboro, fought here in the summer of 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign. Its history shows up all over town, from the historic Stately Oaks house museum to the older homes along the streets near Main Street and the railroad. The city sits in the middle of Clayton County, with Riverdale to the northwest, Morrow to the north, and Lovejoy and Hampton to the south.
Kitchens, Baths and Remodels
Remodeling is one of the best times to bring an older Jonesboro house up to date. A kitchen remodel usually means new small-appliance circuits, GFCI protection at the counters, and dedicated circuits for the dishwasher, disposal and microwave. A bathroom remodel needs its own GFCI-protected circuit and a properly vented fan. We work with your contractor or directly with you, and we wire renovations and additions so they pass the rough-in inspection the first time.
Smoke Detectors, Surges and Everyday Safety
Many older homes still rely on a few battery smoke alarms. We install hardwired, interconnected smoke detectors so one alarm sets off the rest, and whole-home surge protection to help protect the electronics and appliances that older wiring was never designed for. We also add lighting and ceiling fans on boxes rated to hold them.
Why Jonesboro Homeowners Choose Shocking Electric
- Georgia Class II Unrestricted electrical contractor license EN216120
- Serving Coweta County and the surrounding area since 2008, with IBEW Local 613 training behind our work
- Free estimates, so you know the scope before any work starts
- A 2-year warranty on our workmanship
- A 4.9-star rating on Google
- Same-day and next-day appointments often available
- Our motto: Done Right The First Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just replace my two-prong outlets with three-prong ones?
Not without a ground. The proper fixes are to run a grounded circuit, or to install GFCI protection and label the outlets “No Equipment Ground,” which the electrical code allows. We will tell you which option fits your house.
Does Georgia Power need anything from the city before reconnecting my service?
Yes. After a service upgrade in Jonesboro, the city must approve the wiring before Georgia Power connects it. We schedule the inspection and coordinate the release.
Do you come all the way to Jonesboro?
Yes. Jonesboro is part of our service area. Because of the drive, we plan visits ahead, so call or text and we will find a time.
Do I need a full rewire for my older Jonesboro home?
Not always. Many homes need a newer panel, GFCI protection and a few grounded circuits. Homes with failing insulation or other serious problems may be better off with a full rewire. We test first and explain the options.
Can you install hardwired smoke detectors in an older house?
Yes. We run power to each detector and interconnect them so they all sound together, and we can do it with very little wall damage.
Are estimates free in Jonesboro?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (678) 552-9399 or text (470) 516-7261 to set one up.
Is your work warrantied?
Yes. Our workmanship carries a 2-year warranty.
Nearby Areas
We also serve Riverdale, Fayetteville, Griffin, Peachtree City, and Newnan. See all of our service areas.
Schedule an Electrician in Jonesboro
Call or text about your older Jonesboro home and we will give you a free estimate before any work starts. Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call or text and we’ll get you scheduled fast.
Older home nearby? See two-prong outlet upgrades in Riverdale.
Call (678) 552-9399 (voice only), text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc., 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Electrical emergency? Call or text us anytime. Georgia license EN216120, free estimates, and a 2-year warranty on our work. Serving the area since 2008.