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Appointed boards offer an opportunity for city residents, business owners and property owners to play an important role in the city. These volunteer positions are appointed by the City Council. If you are interested in serving on a board or committee, we invite you to complete an application and email to twilliams@commercega.gov Currently, the City of Commerce has 2 seats up for appointment. Applications can be found on the Boards and Committees page or click on the link below AND must...

Commerce Water Shed Lake, entrance located on Grove Level Road will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance beginning July 30, 2025 and remain closed until the project is completed by expected date of September 26, 2025. City staff will be cleaning the area around the lake, clearing debris, and working on the entrances to the lake. Gates will be locked until further notice, no entry for fishing by boat or from the banks of the lake. The city request residents to stay out of the lake...

The Commerce City Mayor and Council does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Commerce Administrative Complex on September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., located at 110 State Street, Commerce, Georgia, and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

July BackFlow Approved Tester List

Water Meter Replacement Information

The City of Commerce is seeking an individual Attorney to provide services for each of the following positions via Request for Proposal (RFP): 26-002 Municipal Judge 26-003 Municpal Solicitor 26-004 Public Defender This information can also be accessed via the OPEN Bids section on our Bid Opportunities page.

The City of Commerce will be having elections this year. The elected office up for vote is Mayor Pro Tem, Councilman Ward 1, Councilman Ward 2 AND School Board Ward 1, School Board Ward 2 Qualifying will be at Commerce Administrative Complex Office of City Clerk 110 State Streeet, Commerce, Georgia The times will be 8:30am until 4:30pm on August 18, 19, 20, 2025. The Last day a person may register and be eligible to vote in the General Election will be October 6,...

City of Commerce's 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

The City has been notified that starting mid/late August, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is planning to repair and resurface Broad and Elm Streets from the area of Washington Street south to the area of Stark Street. This work is scheduled to occur nightly from 8pm to 7am. It is important to note that these roadways are state highways, and maintenance is solely at the discretion and control of GDOT. This important work will provide much needed improvement to roadway...

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...