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CITY OF CORDELE
IMPORTANT
NOTICE OF 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 after the due date.
Disconnection Fee: If the balance, including the 10% penalty, is not paid within twenty (20) days after 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 $25.00Type your paragraph here.
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) 276-2941
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 customers’ 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 within 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 or 2943
Tax Collections:
The Tax Division is responsible for occupational 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) 276-2944 or 2943
Finance Department
“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, and Revenue and Expenditure Forecasting.