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Where can I find schedules, agendas and minutes for Board, Commission and Authority meetings?

Meetings & Agendas

You can find more information about Boards, Commissions and Authorities HERE.

Where can I access City financial documents?

Our Finance Department Page provides access to a wide variety of City financial documents and financial transparency information.

Finance Deaprtment

How can I file an open record request?

For information of filing an open record request with the City of Commerce please click below.

Open Records Page

How can I stay informed of public notices, announcements, events, etc?

Official communications for public meeting notices are posted in the following locations:

  • The Council Agendas & Minutes page.
  • The City News page.
  • The City Public Notices page.
  • At the physical location of the meeting site on the front door.
  • Notification is also sent to the following local newspaper and media outlets:
    • The Jackson Herald
    • City of Commerce Government Facebook Page (HERE)

If you would like to recieve additional communications such as community events, recent news, and more, consider following our Commerce Main Street Facebook page or TikTok page:

  • Follow the Commerce Main Street Facebook Page (HERE)
  • Follow the Commerce TikTok Page (HERE)

Where can I find information on how to participate in bids or do business with the City?


The City of Commerce is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process that provides businesses and individuals an equal opportunity to compete for City contracts, while ensuring citizens receive high-quality goods and services in the most cost-effective manner. Our Finance team is dedicated to making it as straightforward and accessible as possible to do business with The City of Commerce and is available to assist vendors throughout the process.

Information on how to participate in bids or do business with the City is available on the Finance Department webpage, which you can access by clicking HERE. There you’ll find useful documents and information such as:

  • The City Procurement Policy
  • Current Open Bids and Bid Documents
  • Vendor Registration Packets
  • Contact Information for the Finance Department Team

Visit the Finance Department page today to get started!

Where can I find more information about the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and the capital projects it funds?


The Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) is a voter-approved, one-percent local sales tax used to fund capital improvement projects such as roads, public safety facilities, equipment, parks, and other long-term infrastructure needs. SPLOST funds can only be used for specific projects approved by voters and cannot be used for general operating expenses.

To learn more about SPLOST and the capital projects it supports, visit the County’s SPLOST webpage by clicking HERE.

Where can I access the City of Commerce Code of Ordinances?


The City of Commerce Code of Ordinances & Unified Development Code are available on our Code Enforcement Page.

Commerce Code Enforcement

Who can I contact if I need assistance or more information?


If you need assistance or additional information, we’re here to help. The City of Commerce is committed to providing responsive, helpful customer service because you’re the reason we do what we do. Serving our citizens, businesses, and visitors with professionalism and care is at the heart of everything we do.

To connect with the appropriate department or office, please visit our City Directory by clicking HERE.

If you are unsure which department can best assist you, you are always welcome to call the Commerce Administrative Complex at 706-335-3164, and our staff will be happy to direct your call to the department that can best serve you.

City Manager
Hailey, Matthew Matthew Hailey
City Manager
Commerce Administrative Complex
110 State Street
Commerce, GA 30529
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O: (706) 423-5125
mhailey@commercega.gov
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Assistant City Manager
Haggard, Sandra Sandra Haggard
City Clerk | Deputy City Manager
Commerce Administrative Complex
110 State Street
Commerce, GA 30529
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O: (706) 336-3288
shaggard@commercega.gov
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Robinson, Lonnie Lonnie Robinson
Deputy City Manager
Commerce Administrative Complex
110 State Street
Commerce, GA 30529
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O: (706) 335-3317
lrobinson@commercega.gov
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