Public Notices

City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025 normal business hours. If you have a utility emergency please dial 706-335-3164 and on duty staff will assist. If you have any other emergency, please dial 9-1-1. Have a safe holiday.

July BackFlow Approved Tester List

Public Notice: Update to Commerce’s Billing & Payment System The City of Commerce is committed to improving security, efficiency, and transparency in our billing and payment processes. We are transitioning to a new system that offers enhanced protection for customer transactions and a more streamlined experience. Moving forward, online payments can be easily accessed by visiting www.commercega.gov and following the link to BS&A Online Payment Center. This transition is designed to...

Official Notice: Correction of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Meeting Date In accordance with our commitment to transparency and accuracy, we wish to correct an error in our previous announcement regarding the date of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM, rather than the previously stated date of June 17th. City of Commerce “NOTICE OF BUDGET ADOPTION” The Fiscal Year 2026 budget will be considered...

2025 Water Quality Report

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2025 has been cancelled.

Recently there have been reports of the City of Commerce Utility Department calling from 706.335.3164 stating that the meter you have is out of code. They will then state that your utilities will be cut off that same evening after 5pm. They will then ask that you go to Walmart and purchase Gift Cards to ensure that your utilities stay on. THIS IS A SCAM. The city will notify you by mail or in person with City Identification for any utilitiy issues. Please hang up and do not give out...

In keeping our residents informed of the new traffic pattern at Washington Street and Jefferson Road (Highway 15); Georgia DOT shared the attached map with the city with details of the changes. Traffic delineators will be placed on Jefferson Road to stop the vehicles from making the slight veer left into Washington Street Entry into Washington Street from Jefferson Road traveling east will be a dedicated left turn (vehicles will not be able to do the slight left veer to turn...

The City of Commerce has completed its search for a new police chief as 1st Lt. Jeff Drossman of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office has been selected to fill the role. Drossman has over 20 years of combined law enforcement experience with the Hall County Sherrif’s Office, Jackson County Sherrif’s Office, Auburn and Monroe Police Departments. He has served in numerous supervisory and leadership capacities in uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, jail bureau, and specialized...

Washington Street Notice

The City is aware of concerns regarding the recent change in taste or smell of city water. This change occurs one to two times per year, typically during spring and summer months, due to higher pollen levels, blooming plants, and increasing temperatures. We want to reassure everyone that city water is safe for drinking, cooking, and bathing. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as needed. Please contact 706-335-4200 if you have additional questions.

Effective Friday, April 4, 2025 , Utility Payments will only be accepted at the new location: Commerce Administrative Complex located at 110 State Street, Commerce, GA The night drop box is located at the Corner of Cherry Street and State Street for after hours payments. You may come inside on the 2nd floor (main level) and go up to the 3rd floor (upper level) by using stairs or elevator conveniently located on the main floor lobby to pay in person. We also offer online payments and...