City of Chipley

City of Chipley "Good People Deserve Good Government" HOURS OF OPERATION - CITY HALL
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Matthew H.D. Dr. R. B. D. Mr. J. M. Meyers.

HOURS OF OPERATION - PUBLIC WORKS & WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Monday - Friday 6:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. HOURS OF OPERATION - RECREATION
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. The Town Is Built

Chipley's railway station and post office were originally located in railway box cars. Chipley's first school was called Limestone, named for Limestone Church about half a mile from town. The school's n

ame was changed to Chipley just after the town was established in 1886. It was located near the site of today's county jail and about the same time, the Methodist Church that now stands at the top of the hill on Jackson Street was built. Among Chipley's first merchants were William Tiller and a Mr. Feagan was the town's first druggist. Bellamy was the first physician and Dr. A. Brown was the town's first dentist. Thompson was Chipley's first lawyer. Major Vankirk started selling lots from his 80-acre parcel. Lots facing the railroad were 50 feet wide and 140 feet deep and sold for $40 each, while the residential, or back lots, were sold for $20 each. Among the first residents of Chipley were William Tiller, Capt. McMillan, and Ed Daniel. Other early settlers included T. Jones, Sol Ellis, Dr. Bellamy, Dave Farrior, Henry Faust, J. Callaway, Daniel Williams and Billy Williams. A Baptist church was built in 1889 on a lot later occupied by G. The Collier House, a boarding house, was in existence prior to 1890 near today's Chipley Motel. The Chipley Motel was completed in 1890. Dekle & Company, private bankers, brought Chipley its first banking services in 1899. The First National Bank was organized in 1905, and the Chipley State Bank was formed a year later. When Chipley was reincorporated in 1901, the city authorized the issuance of $10,000 in bonds to finance the construction of a municipal water system and a school building. In 1902, the Presbyterian Church was built. In 1905, the Birmingham Columbus & St. Andrews Bay Railroad started construction from Chipley southward. In 1910, a $22,000 bond issue was sold to finance improvements to the water system, and in 1913 the city approved a franchise to Chipley Light & Power Company for the installation and operation of an electric light system. CL&PC later added an ice making plant. In 1919, a $60,000 bond issue financed the installation of a sewer system and improvements to the existing water system. A few downtown streets were paved in 1922 and a year later sidewalks were installed over a wider area of town. In 1926 Gulf Power Company acquired CL&PC and was granted a franchise to furnish electricity within the city. Chipley became the Washington County seat of government in 1927, then a courthouse and jail were built within a few years.

08/31/2026

City Hall will be closed today from
11:00 – 12:30
for a Retirement Luncheon.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGTUESDAYSEPTEMBER 8, 20265:00 P.M.CITY HALLCOUNCIL CHAMBERSANDVIA ZOOM WEBINARFor more information vi...
08/31/2026

CITY COUNCIL

MEETING

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

5:00 P.M.

CITY HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

AND

VIA ZOOM WEBINAR

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGTENTATIVE MILLAGE & BUDGET HEARINGTHURSDAYSEPTEMBER 17, 20265:05 P.M.CITY HALLCOUNCIL CHAMBE...
08/31/2026

CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
TENTATIVE MILLAGE & BUDGET HEARING

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026

5:05 P.M.

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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETINGFINAL MILLAGE & BUDGET HEARINGTUESDAYSEPTEMBER 29, 20265:05 P.M.CITY HALLCOUNCIL CHAMBERSAND...
08/31/2026

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SPECIAL MEETING
FINAL MILLAGE & BUDGET HEARING

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

5:05 P.M.

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Construction is underway on a $56 million project to widen 3.5 miles of S.R. 77 from Rogers Road to Cane Mill Road in Wa...
08/31/2026

Construction is underway on a $56 million project to widen 3.5 miles of S.R. 77 from Rogers Road to Cane Mill Road in Wausau. The project will expand the roadway from two to four lanes to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance mobility.

Additional improvements include:
• New sidewalks and bike lanes
• Reconstructed intersections for better traffic flow
• New bridges at Reedy Creek and Finch Circle
• Stormwater upgrades, including five retention ponds
• Updated traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)

The project is scheduled for completion by early 2028.

During construction, drivers will periodically encounter temporary lane closures. These lane closures may occur during either day or nighttime hours. At least one travel lane will remain open at all times.

The speed limit through the work zone is 45 mph.

All construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling through a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.

To stay up to date with weekly construction-related traffic impacts by email, and for general inquiries, contact us at: [email protected].

08/31/2026

RESCISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE
City of Chipley PWS # 1670135

To customers in the following locations:

411, 417, 427, 435 & 441 Martin Luther King Drive and 1213 Plum Avenue

THE “PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE” ISSUED ____8/24/26_________ IS HEREBY RESCINDED FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS TO THE BROKEN WATER MAIN AND/OR COMPLETION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE RECEIPT OF SATISFACTORY BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY SHOWING THAT THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT PUBLIC WORKS AT 850-638-6346.

08/26/2026

Final Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice effective immediately 08/28/2026.

THIS RESCISSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL PASSING LABS THAT HAVE TO BE TAKEN.

***THE PBWN IS STILL IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.***

RESCISSION OF PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE***CANCELLED***
City of Chipley PWS # 1670135

To customers in the following locations:

411, 417, 427, 435 & 441 Martin Luther King Drive and 1213 Plum Avenue

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU MAY CONTACT PUBLIC WORKS AT 850-638-6346.

08/25/2026

Rescission of Precautionary Boil Water Notice effective immediately on 08/28/2026.

Date: 8/24/26

Precautionary Boil Water Notice
City of Chipley PWS # 1670135

Attention Customers: 411, 417, 427, 435 & 441 Martin Luther King Drive and 1213 Plum Avenue

Due to a water main break within your area, we are issuing a “Precautionary Boil Water Notice.” This notice will begin August 24, 2026 @ 4:15 p.m.

This is only a precautionary measure being taken until we can positively assure our customers that the water is safe. The City of Chipley apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and will be making every effort to return your water service to normal operation as soon as possible.

THEREFORE, AS A PRECAUTION, WE ADVISE THAT ALL WATER USED FOR DRINKING, COOKING, MAKING ICE, BRUSHING TEETH OR WASHING DISHES BE BOILED. A ROLLING BOIL OF ONE MINUTE IS SUFFICENT. AS AN ALTERNATIVE BOTTLED WATER MAY BE USED.

THE WATER SYSTEM WILL BE COLLECTING SAMPLES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPAIRS ARE MADE TO MAKE SURE NO CONTAMINANTS ENTERED THE SYSTEM DURING THE TIME THE WORK WAS BEING COMPLETED. THIS PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE DAYS UNTIL TWO BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEYS (ONE PER DAY) SHOW THAT THE WATER IS SAFE TO DRINK.

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY AN ORANGE DOORKNOCKER WHEN THIS “PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE” HAS BEEN LIFTED.

If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Department at 850-638-6346.

The following information was updated with specific addresses above.
PWS NO. 1670135
Date: August 24, 2026

Due to a water main break within your area we are issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Notice effective immediately. It is in effect for Martin Luther King Drive from Plum Avenue to Highway 77 and on Plum Avenue from Martin Luther King Drive to Merry Acres Drive.

You will be notified by an Orange Doorknocker once the Precautionary Boil Water Notice has been lifted.

08/23/2026

*Public Service Announcement*

OLD BONIFAY ROAD IS NOW OPEN

Due to a downed tree, Old Bonifay Road is closed from 2nd Street to 5th Street.

Please use an alternate route and use caution in the area.

We will provide an update as soon as the road is open.

City of Chipley Receives $75,000 Community Planning Grant The City of Chipley is proud to announce that Governor Ron DeS...
08/20/2026

City of Chipley Receives $75,000 Community Planning Grant

The City of Chipley is proud to announce that Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the City of Chipley $75,000 through the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) Grant Program to complete an Economic Readiness and Planning Implementation Strategy.

Chipley Mayor Tracy Andrews, City Council Members Linda Cain, Cheryl McCall, and Leonard Blount and City Administrator Patrice Tanner attended today’s announcement in Bonifay to accept the award on behalf of the City.

Governor DeSantis awarded nearly $8.8 million to 12 small and rural communities across Northwest Florida to support critical infrastructure investments and community development projects. These grants will help strengthen local infrastructure, enhance community resiliency, and promote long-term economic growth.

“Strong infrastructure and thoughtful community planning are essential to creating opportunities in Florida’s small and rural communities,” said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “These investments give local leaders the resources they need to build stronger communities, support businesses and create greater opportunities for Floridians.”

The City of Chipley is grateful for this investment in our community and looks forward to using this funding to help plan for continued economic growth, opportunity, and a stronger future for Chipley!

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1442 Jackson Avenue
Chipley, FL
32428

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