City Council Meetings
City Council Meetings take place the first Monday of every month, unless that date falls on a holiday. Council meetings take place at 6:30PM at the Temple Senior Center, 280 Rome St.
There is a Council Committees Meeting the last Monday of every month, unless that date falls on a holiday. Committees meetings take place at 5:30PM at the Temple Senior Center, 280 Rome St.
All meetings are open to the public. The dates and times of all meetings (Council, Committees & Planning Commission) can be found on the City's calendar:
City Council Minutes are available here:
If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk: ketheredge@templega.us 770-562-3369 Ext. 105
Contact information for the City's elected officials can be found here:
You can also call City Hall and we can put you in contact with your Council Member: 770-562-3369.
Information for New Residents
The Temple Code of Ordinances can be found here:
The Utility Department offers several convenient ways to pay your bill.
- Payments can be made 24 hours a day by calling: 1-888-305-2742.
- Walk-In
- Drop Box
- Online: xpressbillpay.com
- Pay In Person at City Hall
- Pay by Mail
Payments can be made by check or money order. Please include the water bill stub and place your account number on the check or money order to ensure the payment is applied to the correct account.
The mailing address is:
The City of Temple
P.O. Box 160
Temple, GA 30179
To establish new service for water, sewer & garbage, you will need to complete an application:
Water/Sewer/Garbage Application
You will also need to provide the following documents:
- Copy of your driver's license
- If you are renting: a copy of your rental or lease agreement
- If you own the home: a copy of your closing disclosure/settelement statement
- There is also a deposit required: $100 for homeowners, $150 for renters
The water department is located in City Hall (240 Carrollton St.) and is open from 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. If you have questions about setting up service, please call: 770-562-3369 Ext. 107.
Police Department
You can go online and look it up under US Law, Case Law, Codes, Statutes & Regulations :: Justia Law . You can also always contact your local police department and ask as well.
Please call: BlueLine 1-855-252-0086. No one at the police department can look up these tickets, they come from a 3rd party company.
Contact the court clerk 770-562-3151 ext:206 or go see the clerk at 184 Carrollton Street.
You can pay online at: www.EZCourtPay.com
Call to pay over the phone: 770-562-3151 Ext 206
Mail Money Order to: 184 Carrollton Street, Temple Ga 30179
Pay in person: Mon-Fri 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. , 184 Carrollton Street, Temple Ga 30179
The non emergency number is: 770-830-5911. This number goes straight to dispatch, just like 911. When you call let them know it is not an emergency. You can also come to the Police Department, this way the officer is logged while helping you.
Recreation Department
Field 8, our Multi-purpose field, is open to the public yea round. All fields can be rented and reserved for special events, pending approval from Recreation Staff. To rent, select the Facility Rental tab, or for more information please go to: Rental Fees for the City of Temple
First-time registrants, go to:
https://secure.rec1.com/GA/city-of-temple-recreation-department/catalog,
select the Login/Create Account Tab; Select the Menu Arrow, and Create Your TMPL Account. When creating the account, provide the Parent/Guardian’s name and information. Then select Add Member to add your child(ren).
Join TextMyGov by using your phone’s text messaging to receive Event notifications. Simply text “Hi” to City of Temple at (470) 613-4545.
The City Park has a free outdoor walking trail, basketball, and tennis court.
Yes. Please call us at 770-562-3848 for availability. If Community Service is ordered through the courts, please confirm with your Probation Officer before scheduling with us.
No; however, the Silver Sneakers program for Senior Adults is held at the Park in the Activity Room Monday – Thursday (time varies).
Please call the Rec at 770-562-3848 for more information.
Renting Space at the Senior Center or Recreation Department
The City of Temple does allow citizens to rent space at the Senior Center and Recreation Department.
For more information, or to reserve Senior Center facilities call: 770-562-5565
For more information or to reserve Recreation Department facilities call: 770-562-3848
Rate information is available here:
Senior Center
$12 if you have a Temple Georgia mailing address.
$24 for all others.
Trash Services
GFL provides trash pickup for the City of Temple every Friday. The pick up date can vary if there is a holiday. Please refer to GFL's trash schedule for pick up dates:
*Please make sure to put your trash cart out on Thursday evening.*
The rates for garbage pickup can be found here:
The City's trash provider, GFL, does not offer recycling services. Please go to the Carroll County Convenience Center's website for information on recylcing options in Carroll County:
https://www.keepcarrollbeautiful.org/recycling/convenience-centers/
Water Department
For after hours emergencies, please call: 404-535-6159.
The Utility Department offers several convenient ways to pay your bill.
- Payments can be made 24 hours a day by calling: 1-888-305-2742.
- Walk-In
- Drop Box
- Online : xpressbillpay.com
Pay In Person at City Hall
Pay by Mail
Payments can be made by check or money order. Please include the water bill stub and place your account number on the check or money order to ensure the payment is applied to the correct account.
The mailing address is:
The City of Temple
P.O. Box 160
Temple, GA 30179