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We’re excited to announce that the splash pad is now open and ready for your enjoyment! Thank you to our residents and visitors for your patience while preparations and repairs were completed. Bring the family, cool off, and enjoy one of our favorite warm-weather amenities.  🕚 Hours of Operation:Daily | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM We look forward to seeing everyone enjoy the splash pad safely…

Click here to view the Strategic Plan.Click here to view the Strategic Plan from the 5.5.26 City Commission Regular Meeting.

Our new official Facebook page is now live and will serve as the City’s primary source for updates, announcements, public notices, events, and community information moving forward. We encourage all residents, businesses, and visitors to follow our new page to stay connected and informed. ➡️ Please like and follow our new official page by clicking here. Thank you for your continued support as we improve communication…

Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet

Members of the public may participate remotely only during the PUBLIC COMMENT section, by clicking on the link provided below and registering as a speaker.  You must provide your name, address or place of residence, and topic you wish to comment on prior to commenting. Refusal to provide information may cause you to be removed from virtual waiting room.  Meeting Body: City CommissionDate: 5/5/26Time: 6 pmMeeting Location: 74…

The Utility Billing Department at City Hall will be closing daily at 4 pm to reconcile and balance. Utility customers are encouraged to submit payment in the drop box downstairs or online via the customer payment portal. Thank you for your understanding.

Please be advised that City Offices will be closed on Friday, May 1st, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a City Employee Meeting and Employee Appreciation BBQ. Emergency services will continue to respond as normal during this time. City Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, May 4th. We sincerely thank our community for your continued support and understanding as we take time to recognize and…

Parks & Recreation Meeting is Canceled Today: No Quorum

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The City of Apalachicola is proud to announce the official hiring of Sergeant Chase Richards as the next Chief of Police for the City of Apalachicola. This promotion will be effective June 28, 2026, following the retirement of Chief Bobby Varnes. Sergeant Richards brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to public service to this esteemed role, having started with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…

Members of the public may participate remotely only during the PUBLIC COMMENT section, by clicking on the link provided below and registering as a speaker. You must provide your name, address or place of residence, and topic you wish to comment on prior to commenting. Refusal to provide information may cause you to be removed from virtual waiting room. Meeting Body: City CommissionDate: 4/7/26Time: 6 pmMeeting…

The Utility Billing Dept will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 7th for software updates and training. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience however, payments can still be made online and via the drop box per usual.  We will re-open Wednesday April 8th. We appreciate your understanding.