Live in the Center

Live in the Center
Welcome to the City of Centerville! We’re an active, forward-thinking community dedicated to creating opportunities for our residents and nurturing a thriving local economy.
Our small town has big pride in our accomplishments, and we’re honored to serve the people of Middle Georgia. Our location is truly “in the center” of all the excitement in the region. Our central location, proximity to major highways and interstates, and excellent quality of life make us one of the top bedroom communities in Georgia. We’re excited for you to join our community and “Live in the Center!”
MAYOR JOHN HARLEY
News & Announcements
City of Centerville
Qualifying For Municipal Office
QUALIFYING FEE NOTICE
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §21-2-131 (a)(1)(A), the following qualifying fees were set by the Mayor and Council at the January 17, 2023 council meeting. Qualifying for the November 7, 2023 General Election shall be held at the City of Centerville, City Hall, City Clerk’s Office, 300 E. Church Street, beginning at 8:30am on August 21, 2023 and ending at 4:30pm on August 23, 2023; one hour allowed for lunch 1pm-2pm. The qualifying fees are as follows: one hundred eighty dollars ($180.00) for Council seats Post 3 and Post 4.
If necessary the run-off election will be held on December 5, 2023.
Elections Superintendent
City of Centerville
FY 2024 Budget Committee Recommended Budget is available for public inspection at the below link or at the City Clerk’s Office. Public Hearing to be held June 6th, 2023 at 6pm in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 300 E Church Street, Centerville.
Public Announcements:
- The 2022 Water Quality Report is now available.
- Notice of fee changes effective April 1. Garbage collection fees will be reflected beginning with May bills.
- Updated Utility Rate Schedules and Sanitation Guidelines effective April 1, 2023 can be found here.
- New Hours For the Recycling Center beginning October 1, 2022 will be Wednesdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- The City of Centerville currently has Community HOME Investment Program (CHIP) funds available for specified areas in Centerville. For more information, click here.
- The City of Centerville and City Council recognizes the impact that special events have on the availability of city services and therefore has adopted a Special Events procedure to license and regulate special events. If you are interested in hosting/organizing a Special Event within the City of Centerville, please complete the Special Event Permit Application here.
Online Bill Payment:
In order to serve you better, the City of Centerville provides online bill payment for its citizens. Utility bill payments can be made online by clicking the following link. City property tax bills can be paid in person at 300 E. Church Street or by visiting our website by clicking the following link.
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Demographics of Centerville
Population
2000 – 4,278
2020 – 8,228

Racial Diversity
54.7% White
27.8% African American
6.4% Hispanic or Latino
5.2% Asian
5.9% Other
Educational Attainment
89.8% high school diploma or higher
28.3% bachelor’s degree or higher
