Community Development

The Community Development Department is responsible for planning and zoning; enforcement and permitting of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical activities, flood prevention ordinances and permits; issuing structure and official addresses; enforcing unsafe building, premises, and abandoned vehicles ordinances; coordinating local historic district certificates of appropriateness, Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund, and applying for and executing loans and grants, and numerous other special projects.

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Thanksgiving Holiday

  • Date: 11/27/2025  (all day)
  • Introduction: The City of Cordele will close November 27th & 28th for Thanksgiving
The City of Cordele will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Please remember all first responder services will be available.  If you need immediate assistance, please call 9 1 1.  We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!  The City of Cordele will re-open on Monday, December 1st at 8:00 A.M.
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