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Government
The City of Grovetown has a Mayor/Council form of municipal government. City Administrator Elaine Matthews, hired by the Mayor and Council, is responsible for over 140 employees who are organized into several divisions and functional departments.
Mayor
The Mayor is elected to represent the City in an official capacity at various functions and is the presiding officer at City Council meetings. The Mayor does not vote on matters that come before the City Council except when there is a tie, then he will exercise that vote.
Mayor Pro Tem
The Mayor Pro Tem is appointed by the Council and Mayor. In the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro Tem conducts the City Council meetings.
Correspondence to the Mayor and/or City Council should be addressed to:
- City of Grovetown
- 103 Old Wrightsboro Road
- P.O. Box 120
- Grovetown, GA 30813
- Phone: 706-863-4576
- Fax: 706-868-3348
City Administrator
The City Administrator is responsible for the overall administration of City departments. The administrator works under the general guidance and direction of the Mayor and Council. Elaine Matthews was appointed City Administrator in 2021. Raised in Grovetown, Elaine Matthews is a key figure in the community and volunteers through her church, in addition to serving as its Bookkeeper. Elaine was Human Resources Director for the City of Grovetown before being appointed to City Administrator.
Correspondence to the City Administrator should be addressed to:
- City Administrator
City of Grovetown - 103 Old Wrightsboro Road
- P.O. Box 120
- Grovetown, GA 30813
- Phone: 706-860-5094
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Agendas and Minutes
Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.
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City Administration
View a list of the appointed officials of the City of Grovetown.
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City Council
The City Council is comprised of a mayor and 4 members elected at-large to 4-year terms. Councilmembers served staggered terms.
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Codes and Ordinances
Access the City codes and ordinances.
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Contact Us
Get in contact with City departments and their employees.
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City of Grovetown COVID-19 Resources
A centralized web page with all our City info to the citizens, plus fact sheets and information links to other pages containing information about COVID-19.
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Departments
Our departments work hard to improve the overall quality of life of Grovetown's residents.
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County Government
Columbia County is one of Georgia's fastest growing counties.
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Occupational Licenses
A City of Grovetown occupational license is required for engaging in business within the City limits.
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Property Taxes and Fees
The Columbia County Tax Commissioner's office is responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes for the City of Grovetown.
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Voting
The City of Grovetown is committed to providing each of its eligible residents with the opportunity to exercise his or her right to vote in an efficient and equitable manner in accordance with the Constitutions of the United States and the Code of Georgia.