The Cordele Commission made changes to the reconnect and disconnect rules during their May 19 meeting.
Commissioner George Singletary presented the proposed changes. If someone does not pay their utility bill within five days of the due date, a 10% penalty will be charged. “If the amount due, together with the 10% penalty, is not paid within twenty days of the due date, the utilities will be discontinued, and an additional $25 will be will be a…