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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

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...

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...

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...

PSA: The City of Commerce has identified a water main break in the Woods Bridge Rd area. Crews are currently working to repair and restore water. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience. I will be posting updates as they become available.

The following streets will be paved in the order below: Beginning 03/31/2025 Street Name Start Crossroad Stop Crossroad Avery Court Homer Rd ML King Jr. Dr Thomas Dr State St End of Pavement Elizabeth St State St Victoria St Belmont Park Dr 1128 Address 906 address Wilhard St Elm St End of Pavement Central Ave Clayton St 135 Central Ave Clayton St Scott St Piedmont St The following streets will be paved in the order below: Beginning week of 04/07/2025 Minish Dr...

Please click on the link below to see slides of the 2025 State of the City address presented by Mayor Clark Hill State of the City Address File /

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. ...

City Hall office located at 27 Sycamore Street and Planning & Utilities located at 545 Cedar Drive will be moving to the Commerce Administrative Complex located at 110 State Street soon. Please check back for updates during the Month of February and March.

The Hospital Road from Old Maysville Rd to Ridgeway Rd is closed due to being iced over. The City is treating the road now, however, it is too dangerous for vehicle traffic. Please use alternate path. Cherry Street next to Little Ward Funeral Home is also closed due to water leak. Crews are working to repair and reopen as quickly as possible.

January Employee of the month is Mary Beth Echols