City Council learned Thursday that when compared with other utilities, Gainesville's water department is slower about collecting bills.
Mayor Bob Hamrick said he wants a speedier bill paying process.
"If we speed up the process of billing we get our money into the till a little sooner," Hamrick said.
The comparison showed Georgia Power Company gives customers about 17 days to pay the monthly bill while city water customers get up to 38 days.
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