{ "city": "Commerce", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-commercega/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on rezoning 3 acres at 1432 Hospital Rd to commercial", "summary": "The Commerce City Council will consider several items at its July 6 work session, including a rezoning request for 3 acres on Hospital Rd from residential to commercial, approval of the FY26 budget amendments, and an intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County for EMS services. Other items include the purchase of a 3.129-acre parcel at 204 Carson St and a new SRO agreement with Commerce City Schools. The council will also discuss cemetery improvements and ordinance amendments on nuisance abatement and demolition permits.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=90", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=90" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget; new school electric rate considered", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 city budget. Action items include establishing a new electric rate for the Commerce City School System and readopting the Unified Development Code with amendments. The council will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office to purchase K-9 Argus and approve street closures for the Summer in the City event on June 27, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=494", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=494" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=491", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=491" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning of 170 Cardiology Place from R-1 to C-1 considered", "summary": "The Commerce Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 0.83 acres at 170 Cardiology Place from single-family residential to neighborhood commercial. Other items include adoption of the official zoning map, election of officers, a name change for the Whitemill Village development to Hillstone Preserve, and a conditional use permit for indoor recreation at 1416 South Broad Street.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=488", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=488", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=488" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider rezoning 29.5 acres on US Hwy 441 to commercial", "summary": "The Commerce Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a rezoning request for 29.54 acres on US Hwy 441 from agricultural residential to general commercial, and on two preliminary plats for new subdivisions. The commission will also receive updates from city council and discuss other business.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=487", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=487", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=487" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 29.5 acres on US Hwy 441 to commercial", "summary": "The City Council will consider multiple items including a rezoning, water contracts, and event approvals. A rezoning application from Regal Investment Holdings seeks to change 29.54 acres on US Hwy 441 from agricultural to general commercial. The council will also vote on a water contract with Maysville and an intergovernmental water/sewer agreement with Banks County. Additionally, they will consider rental fees for recreation fields, participation in an amicus brief, and street closures for the 2026 Downtown Events and a 5K run.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=489", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=489", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=489" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Commerce City Council considers property purchase and commercial rezoning", "summary": "The City Council will review several action items including a real property purchase and various service agreements. The agenda also includes a request to rezone approximately 29.54 acres on US Hwy 441 South.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=490", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=490", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=490" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission considers rezoning 3 acres on Hospital Rd to commercial", "summary": "The Planning Commission will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a rezoning request from residential to commercial on Hospital Road, two preliminary plat approvals for residential developments, and a readoption of the Unified Development Code with amendments. A public hearing is scheduled for the rezoning application.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=486", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=486" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider awarding $17,500 hotel feasibility contract to Core Distinction", "summary": "The Commerce City Council will discuss several contracts and project approvals, including a hotel feasibility study and easement acquisitions for the Grove Creek WPCP Project. Action items also cover a power service contract for Walmart, updates to civic center rental rates, and street closures for the Easter Parade. The meeting includes routine reports and a special police department recognition.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=485", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=485", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=485" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $676,808 contract for Ridling Field renovations", "summary": "The Commerce City Council will hear the 2026 State of the City Address and consider multiple action items including a $676,808 bid award for Ridling Field renovations, a 180-day extension of the demolition moratorium for pre-1960 structures, and several agreements. New business includes purchasing real estate adjacent to 1642 S Broad St and acquiring easements for the Grove Creek WPCP project. The meeting also features proclamations for Government Finance Professionals Week and Safe Digging Month.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=484", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=484", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=484" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $676,808 Ridling Field renovation contract", "summary": "The City Council will consider a bid award for Ridling Field Phase 2 renovations to WL Griffin LLC for $676,808.30, a rezoning request for 170 Cardiology Place, and several agreements including investment advisory services, a polling place for municipal elections, and a sheriff's housing contract. Also up for discussion are a street closure for the Art-Tique Festival and a beer/wine sales application at a Texaco station.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=483", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=483", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=483" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on fiber network contract and $580k road resurfacing", "summary": "This is a work session of the Commerce City Council. They will consider several contract awards, including the acquisition and operation of the Commerce Fiber Network to Truvista Communications, road resurfacing for $580,265, and audit services for $215,250. Also up for approval are solid waste collection rate changes, a venue rental fee schedule, a property transfer, a retirement plan amendment, and a special event zone for the Art-Tique Vintage Market. Additionally, council will discuss a police department autism awareness campaign.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=482", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=482", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=482" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Commerce Downtown Development Authority & Civic Center Tourism Authority", "headline": "DDA considers ordinance amendment and appoints three board members", "summary": "The Commerce Downtown Development Authority and Civic Center Tourism Authority will discuss an ordinance amendment to Article IV Chapter 2 that sets 4-year terms, annual officer elections, and chair term limits. They will vote on appointing Wes Wilbanks, Dylan Wilbanks, and Olivia Freeman to three-year DDA terms (Jan 2026-Dec 2028). Other discussion items include a fireworks contract for June 27, 2026, and updates on Oakleigh Floral & Coffee and the Historic Map.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=481", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=481", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=481" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Commerce Downtown Development Authority & Civic Center Tourism Authority", "headline": "Commerce DDA to discuss building updates, Market on Broad expansion, and board appointments", "summary": "The Commerce Downtown Development Authority and Civic Center Tourism Authority are holding a regular monthly meeting on December 8, 2025. They will approve minutes and financials, receive a staff report, and discuss old and new business. New business items include building updates at multiple addresses, Market on Broad expansion, board appointments, and planning for 2026-2028. The agenda also lists upcoming community events.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=480", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=480", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=480" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to approve $17,500 hotel feasibility contract with Core Distinction", "summary": "The council will consider several new‑business items, including approving a hotel feasibility analysis contract for $17,500, setting new rental rates for the Commerce and Wrangler rooms at the Civic Center, and amending the city ordinance on games and game rooms. It will also review an electric power service contract with Walmart and authorize street closures for the Easter parade and a Touch‑a‑Truck event.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=479", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=479", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=479" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Audit, judge appointment, and well project contract up for vote", "summary": "The Commerce City Council will hear the FY2025 audit presentation, vote on appointing David Quilliams as Municipal Court Chief Judge, and consider a contract amendment with Waste Pro for solid waste collection. Other items include a demolition permit at 46 Madison Street, awarding an engineering contract for the Municipal Ground Well Project to ESG Engineering, and making appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Recreation Board. The council will also consider a resolution supporting the state historic property tax credit and approve the 2026 city event calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=478", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=478", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=478" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Waste Pro contract amendment and well project engineering award", "summary": "The City Council will vote on a contract amendment with Waste Pro of Georgia for solid waste collection services and on awarding an engineering contract for the Municipal Ground Well Project to ESG Engineering. The council also plans to make appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Recreation Board, consider a resolution supporting the state historic property tax credit, and approve the 2026 City Event Calendar. Discussion items include an update on the game machine ordinance (under moratorium until March 14, 2026) and potential condemnation of utility easements for the WPCP Grove Project.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=477", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=477", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=477" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on 4.025-mill property tax rate and 180-day game room moratorium", "summary": "The Commerce City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 millage rate at a full rollback of 4.025 mills. They will also consider a 180-day moratorium on new game room licenses, award a construction manager at risk contract for the Grove Creek Water Pollution Control Plant, and approve multiple street closures for community events.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=476", "minutes_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=476", "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=476" }, { "date": "2026-01-30", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning request for 170 Cardiology Place from R-1 to C-1", "summary": "The Commerce Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for 0.83 acres at 170 Cardiology Place from single-family residential to neighborhood commercial, elect annual officers, and approve a conditional use permit for indoor recreation at 1416 South Broad Street. Also on the agenda are annexation of three parcels by the school district, adoption of the official zoning map, and discussion of ordinance amendments for board terms and officer selection.", "agenda_url": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=475", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://commercega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=475" } ] }