CITY OF LUCEDALE

Name

CITY OF LUCEDALE

Legal name

City of Lucedale

Website

https://cityoflucedale.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water utility services
• Public safety services
• Recreation facilities
• Municipal administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucedale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Utility Fees (Water Department): Monthly water bills collected from residents and businesses. Payments accepted via cash, checks, money orders, credit/debit cards, ACH draft, online, and telephone. Third-party payment processor Nexbillpay handles online and phone payments.
2. Retail Sales Revenue: Retail sales in Lucedale average $8,000,000 per year.
3. Privilege Licenses: Each operating business in Lucedale is required to obtain a privilege license from the City. Fees collected from business licensing.
4. Transient Vendor Licenses: Transient vendors are required to obtain transient vendor licenses from the City.
5. Municipal Court Fines: Court fines collected through online payment portal (Heartland Payment Services).
6. Beer and Light Wine Permits: Permit fees for beer and light wine sales within city limits. Light wine up to 5% alcohol by weight, beer up to 8% alcohol by weight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Lucedale is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to its approximately 2,458 residents in George County, Mississippi. Its core offerings include water and sewer utilities, fire and police protection, public works (streets, recycling, and sanitation), zoning and code enforcement, special transportation, and recreation facilities including a park, splash pad, walking track, and greenway. As the county seat and only incorporated municipality in George County, it functions as the sole provider of many local government services in the area.

Product overview

City of Lucedale operates as a municipal government providing essential public services to its approximately 2,458 citizens. The city offers a unified portfolio of core municipal services including water utilities, fire protection, police services, public works, zoning and planning, special transportation, and recreation facilities. These services are delivered through dedicated departments: Water Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, Zoning & Planning, Special Transportation, and Recreation. The city also provides online payment integration for water bills and court fines through third-party payment processors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Department Services Provision of water utility services to City of Lucedale residents, including water service setup, billing, and maintenance. The department handles new service connections, leak/issue reporting, and water quality. Managed by Water Department head Brad Smith.
• Fire Department Services Fire protection and emergency response services for the City of Lucedale, maintaining a Class 7 fire rating since 1988. Led by Fire Chief Brian McLeod.
• Police Department Services Law enforcement and public safety services for the City of Lucedale, including patrol operations. Led by Police Chief Kyle Bradford.
• Public Works Department Services Public works services including street maintenance, recycling center operations, and curbside pickup for the City of Lucedale. Led by Public Works Director Bobby Hall.
• Zoning and Planning Department Services Zoning, building permits, code enforcement, and planning services for the City of Lucedale. Managed by Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer James "Craig" Parker.
• Special Transportation Service Senior transportation service providing rides for senior citizens to the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a $2.00 fee per ride. Managed by Massey Meaut.
• Recreation Facilities Recreation facilities for City of Lucedale residents and visitors, including a park, splash pad, walking track, and the largest downtown Greenway in Mississippi. Includes a public library reading nook.
• City Hall Administration Services Administrative services provided through City Hall, including utility billing, privilege licensing, and general municipal customer service. Led by City Clerk Chelie Caves and Utility Supervisor Andrea Moore.
• Municipal Court Services Municipal court services including ticket and fine processing, with online payment options via Heartland Payment Services. Managed by Court Clerk Tammy Welford and Deputy Court Clerk Pam Smith.
• Surplus Municipal Asset Sales Sale of surplus municipal assets (e.g., vehicles, equipment) through the GovDeals online auction platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class 7 fire rating maintained since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Second Saturday Vendors and ArtistsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 May 2017Monthly event vendors and artists participating in Second Saturday downtown events. First event held May 13, 2017. More information available through Downtown Merchants of Lucedale's Facebook Page.
• George Regional Health SystemcoreOthersGeorge Regional Health System provides comprehensive healthcare services to citizens of Lucedale and George County. Founded in 1950 as George County Hospital (26 patients), it now serves the region with a community-owned, not-for-profit hospital and regional network of primary and specialty care facilities. Multiple locations include George Regional Hospital, Greene County Hospital, Community Medical Center, Urgent Care, and specialty centers.
• Downtown Merchants of LucedalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerActive downtown merchants association committed to keeping downtown Lucedale alive and well. Organizes Second Saturday events - monthly street closures on Main Street featuring arts and crafts, live music, food trucks, and shopping.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorge County Occupational Training Center, an extension of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, is located inside Lucedale city limits offering a wide variety of educational programs for students wishing to further their education.
• George County Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce at 601-947-2755 provides information on the city and county for visitors and prospective residents.
• Civic Organizations (Kiwanis, Rotary, Garden Clubs)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious civic clubs active in the community contributing to community life and citizen engagement.
• City of Lucedale Business Listings NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of national and regional chains including Wal-Mart, Hudson's, McDonalds, Burger King, Hardees, Waffle House, Subway, and many more located in Lucedale.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• City of Wiggins: Small Mississippi municipal government and county seat (Stone County) with comparable population (~4,000), rural Southeast Mississippi setting, and similar mix of municipal services including water, police, fire, and recreation.
• City of Moss Point: Small Mississippi municipal government with comparable population scale (~12,000), similar Southeast Mississippi geography, and overlapping municipal services including water utility, police, fire, and public works. Closest in operating structure among Mississippi cities.
• Town of Leakesville: Greene County seat neighbor to Lucedale in Southeast Mississippi. Closest geographic peer with comparable rural municipal profile, water utility, and small-town government structure, providing similar services to a comparable small population.
• Town of Semmes: Small Alabama municipal government in Mobile County with comparable population scale and rural-suburban profile, providing similar water, public safety, and recreation services. Comparable as a small municipality in a Mobile-area commuting zone.

Broad incumbents

• City of Mobile: Larger Alabama municipal government ~40 miles south, serving as the regional metropolitan hub. Comparable municipal functions (utilities, public safety, zoning) but at substantially larger scale, providing a metropolitan benchmark relevant to Lucedale's positioning.

Regional players

• City of Ocean Springs: Mississippi Gulf Coast municipal government providing comparable municipal services (water, police, fire, recreation) with strong quality-of-life/community events focus similar to Lucedale's Second Saturday programming.
• City of Pascagoula: Mississippi Gulf Coast municipal government located ~35 miles south of Lucedale. Comparable as a small-to-mid-size Mississippi municipality providing similar utilities, public safety, and recreation services, though serving a larger coastal population and economy.
• City of Laurel: Small-to-mid Mississippi municipal government with comparable rural-to-small-city profile, offering water utilities, public safety, and active downtown merchant programming similar to Lucedale's Downtown Merchants of Lucedale initiative.
• City of Hattiesburg: Larger Mississippi municipal government located ~60 miles NW of Lucedale. Comparable structure (mayor-council, water utility, public safety departments) but at significantly larger scale, serving as a regional anchor comparable to what Lucedale serves for George County.

Others

• Mississippi Municipal League: Not a direct peer but a relevant ecosystem organization representing Mississippi's municipal governments. Useful as a contextual reference for how Lucedale benchmarks against similarly-sized Mississippi cities in policy and operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-lucedale

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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