Ultimate Moving & Storage Checklist for Georgia Residents

Your complete guide to a stress-free move and storage experience

📅 August 2025 ⏱️ 8 min read 📋 Moving Tips

8 Weeks Before Moving

Planning & Research Phase

✅ Storage Planning

  • • Determine what needs temporary storage
  • • Calculate storage unit size needed
  • • Research Fort Oglethorpe vs Chattanooga pricing
  • • Decide on climate control needs
  • • Get quotes from multiple facilities

✅ Moving Logistics

  • • Book moving company or truck rental
  • • Set moving date and backup dates
  • • Start collecting packing supplies
  • • Begin decluttering process
  • • Research new area utilities and services

4 Weeks Before Moving

Reserve Your Storage Unit

  • • Reserve storage unit at Cloud Springs Storage
  • • Confirm access hours and gate code process
  • • Schedule unit walkthrough if needed
  • • Purchase insurance for stored items
  • • Plan storage unit layout

Start the Packing Process

  • • Begin with rarely used items
  • • Pack seasonal items first
  • • Label boxes with room and contents
  • • Take photos of valuable items
  • • Create inventory list for storage items

2 Weeks Before Moving

Finalize Details

Storage Prep

  • • Confirm storage reservation
  • • Purchase moving supplies
  • • Plan first storage unit load
  • • Prepare Georgia climate items
  • • Schedule utility disconnections

Address Changes

  • • Update address with bank
  • • Change address for subscriptions
  • • Notify insurance companies
  • • Update voter registration
  • • Change address with IRS

Final Preparations

  • • Confirm moving day helpers
  • • Pack essential box for first day
  • • Back up computer files
  • • Use up frozen/perishable food
  • • Arrange pet care if needed

Moving Day Timeline

Morning (7 AM - 12 PM)

  • • Load storage items first (to Cloud Springs Storage)
  • • Take final meter readings
  • • Do final walkthrough with movers
  • • Load truck with moving day essentials accessible
  • • Keep important documents with you

Afternoon (12 PM - 6 PM)

  • • Complete loading and departure
  • • Travel to new location
  • • Meet movers at new location
  • • Do walkthrough of new home
  • • Begin unloading priority items

Evening (6 PM+)

  • • Set up beds and basic necessities
  • • Locate circuit breakers and water shutoff
  • • Order dinner (you've earned it!)
  • • Plan next day's unpacking priorities
  • • Schedule storage unit organization visit

Post-Move Storage Management

Settling In Timeline

1

Week 1: Essential Setup

Focus on daily necessities. Keep storage unit as-is until you're settled.

2

Week 2-4: Organize Storage

Visit storage unit, reorganize for easy access to needed items.

3

Month 2-3: Gradual Retrieval

Bring items home as you have space and need them.

4

Month 3+: Final Decisions

Decide what to keep in long-term storage vs. what to bring home or donate.

Ready for Your North Georgia Move?

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Let Cloud Springs Storage simplify your move. Reserve your unit today and focus on settling into your new North Georgia or Tennessee home.