Here are some basic tips to help make your move a smooth one.
If you need moving boxes, check out free resources like Craigslist.com and FreeCycle, a yahoo group.
Number your moving boxes. You don't need to write on the box everything that‘s in there, for security it's better that you don't. Keep a list. I like using a notebook. Next to #1 write down the contents and the room it belongs in. When you get to your destination you'll know which boxes you'll need to open first. This also helps if you end up needing something you've already packed before you move. You'll know exactly where it is.
If you're hiring a mover, make sure they are legitimate and insured. The Georgia Public Service Commission has a list of legal movers.
Go to www.USPS.com to change your address.
Make of list of the people or companies that you need to contact for your change of address. This is where the notebook comes in handy again. The easy way to do this is to start writing down where your mail comes from for about 30 days. Think magazines, credit cards, favorite charities, financial statements, insurance, banks, utilities, phones, etc. Once you've contacted them, most can be done online, check it off your list. Do not rely on the post office to forward your important mail. Mistakes happen and you may not get it.
Contact your insurer to get your home owners insurance and make sure you have it in effect the day of closing. If you are renting, get renter's insurance. Don't know who to call? See if your auto insurance does home owner's or Renter's, if not, ask for referrals from friends, family or your Real Estate agent. Remember, a higher deductible can lower your premium. 
Pack an overnight bag for the first night you'll be in your new home, yes even for a move down the street. That way at the end of your exhausted day, you'll know where your toothbrush and pajamas are.
If you have children, pack a "busy bag". Again, even for a short move across town. Have games or coloring books in it to help keep them occupied. Favorite comfort items are a good idea here.
Set up your utilities. Water, Electric, Gas, Phone, Internet. If you are choosing a Gas provider, check out the Georgia Public Service Commission's site to compare the different providers, look at price per therm and monthly customer service fee. http://www.psc.state.ga.us/gas/pricecard.asp
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in and around Atlanta, GA, contact Jen Bowman, Realtor and Broker Associate with Success Realty. www.JenBowman.com 404-456-5024
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You like using a notebook? ! ? Surely you meant that you like using a notebook computer -- LOL.