OT Georgia here I come I hope

I am in the last leg of the race in moving to Ga, We found a rental in Austell Ga very close to work. I called to get the utilities turned on ok with electric, comcast. I dont need gas house is electric, The town hall said that the landlord left them with a water bill and they will not turn on my service????!!!! I have never hear of what a landlord does determines if they will give you service I am my own person! I am so so frustrated. Also I need a trash service does anyone know of a reasonable one, or is getting the 1.50 a bag from city hall the way to go. In pittsburgh we dont have these choices. Also does anyone know how to get around this water issue, I hope and pray landlord pays it. I cant go withou****er and my new job starts jan 30 oh and is sewage and water all in one bill

thanks guys