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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

City offices will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025 in observance of Good Friday. For Utility emergencies please call 706-335-3164 and an after hours staff will assist. For any other emergency, please call 911.

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...

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.