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Notice of Wastewater Spill In accordance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulations, this is notice that on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 2pm a wastewater spill was discovered at Beck Road, Commerce, GA. City utility staff responded immediately and found that the spill occurred due to a blockage in the gravity sewer line. It is estimated that more than 3,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled onto the ground, no ground water was impacted. The...

Labor Day, September 7, 2026 City of Commerce – Labor Day Schedule Notice The City of Commerce Administrative Complex, Commerce Public Library, and Commerce Recreation Department will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage & Recycling Service Waste Pro will not run routes on Monday, September 7. Service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Please place your bins at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. City Council Meeting The Commerce City...

Following a comprehensive search, the City of Commerce is pleased to announce the promotion of Dustin Wellington as the City’s new Water/Sewer Superintendent. Dustin has proudly served the City of Commerce for the past four years and has built a strong reputation for his leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to serving our community. During his time with the City, he served as Utility Supervisor for two years and most recently stepped into the role of Interim Water/Sewer...

Following a comprehensive search, the City of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Dana David as the new Downtown Development & Main Street Director. A native of Jackson County, Dana joins Commerce after serving the past four years as the Downtown Main Street Director for the City of Adel. With over 12 years of combined experience in municipal government, marketing, and advertising, Dana brings proven expertise in downtown beautification and revitalization, economic...

Downtown Commerce will host its Summer in the City Fireworks Celebration on June 27, an all‑day community event featuring live music from the Back in Time Band, food vendors, and family‑friendly activities. A FREE 1‑day pool pass will be available from 1–5 PM, and the evening will conclude with a festive fireworks show beginning around 9:30 PM. For more information, attendees can contact the Commerce Main Street office at mainstreet@commercega.gov or 706‑335‑1899. The...

City offices will be closed May 25 for Memorial Day and will reopen May 26 at 7:30 AM. Trash Pickup: Waste Pro will run on May 26th instead. Please have your bins set out by 6:00 AM. If there is a utility emergency, call 706-355-3164. After-hours staff are ready to help.

INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION: The City of Commerce intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for City of Commerce. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at Commerce Cultural Center on January 21, 2025. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at Commerce Cultural Center, 232 Cherry Street, Commerce, Georgia on February 3, 2025, and February 17, 2025. ...