CITY OF CORDELE ANNOUNCES UTILITY FEE CHANGES

The City of Cordele has amended its Schedule of Fees and Charges for utility accounts.  Please review the following changes, which are effective July 1st, 2026

Late Payment Penalty: A 10% penalty with a $5.00 minimum will be added if payment is not received within five (5) days of the due date.

Disconnection Fee:  If the balance, including the 10% penalty, is not paid within twenty (20) days of the due date, service will be disconnected and an additional $25.00 fee will be charged.

Reconnection Fee:  An additional $25.00 fee must be paid before services can be reconnected.

After-Hours Reconnection:  Reconnections required after 6:00 p.m. will be charged at $60.00 per hour for every hour necessary to make the reconnection.

Extension Fee:  Customers may receive one extension per calendar year prior to disconnection for an additional fee of $25.00

CITY OF CORDELE IMPORTANT NOTICE OF UTILITY FEE CHANGES

Mission

“To provide accurate, up-to-date financial information and to facilitate products & services through the commitment of our employees to our citizenry”

Vision

“Fiscal responsibility for the financial affairs of the City through maximum efficiency of operations”

Department Description

The Finance Department plans, organizes, leads, and monitors the financial activities of the City through several divisions. We are responsible for the day-to-day management of all the City's cash services including, but not limited to:

• Cash Receipts
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Functions
• Overseeing the City's Investments
• Budget and Capital Improvement Planning and Monitoring
• Revenue and Expenditure Forecasting

Finance Department Divisions

Budget & Accounting
The Budget & Accounting Division coordinates preparation of the City's Annual Financial Report and interim Financial Statements, and prepares the annual budget. The Division is also responsible for monitoring the City's Revenues and Expenditures. To contact please call: (229) 276-2948

Bookkeeping
The Bookkeeping Division is responsible for the City's cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, check processing, and banking services. To contact please call: (229) 276-2949

Utility Billing
The Utility Billing Division maintains the operations of utility billing and customer's master accounts for water/sewer, gas, and garbage services. The division also monitors utility agreements with customers. All agreements made must be on bills over $100 and must be paid in a three month time span. To contact please call: (229) 276-2947

Customer Service
The Customer Service Division is responsible for all cash collections within the Finance Department. The division also handles utility customer issues and answers questions regarding utilities, taxes, or other money collections. The division is responsible for new utility services, transfer of services, and termination of services. To contact please call: (229) 276-2944

Tax Collections
The Tax Division is responsible for occupation tax/business licensing, alcohol licensing, and property tax collection. An Occupation Tax Certificate (business license) is required for all companies and individuals who do business within the City Limits of Cordele, regardless of the physical location of the business. Property taxes are due 60 days after issuance of the original notice. To contact please call: (229) 276-2945

Now Accepting Online Payments

You can now pay your city utility bills and tax bills online.

Online Bill Pay