The same recommended increases were reflected again in the authority's minutes and agenda from January 2026, still covering the 2027-2029 period.
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Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority reviews rate study recommending 2027-2029 increases
A rate study under review by the water and sewer authority recommends raising water and sewer rates, which could mean higher bills for Cornelia customers starting in 2027.
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January 27, 2026: Water & Sewer Rate Study recommending 2027-2029 increases
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In January 2025, the Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority began reviewing a water and sewer rate study, comparing the system's existing rates, operating ratio and affordability to other systems and looking at expense trends.
By July 2025, the authority's minutes recorded that the study recommends water rates increase 5.5% and sewer rates increase 5.3% for 2027 through 2029, with figures tied to $30 million and a 4.25% interest rate.
The same recommended increases were reflected again in the authority's minutes and agenda from January 2026, still covering the 2027-2029 period.
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DiscusseddiscussedWater & Sewer Rate Study - proposed rate increases for 2027-2029
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029 to
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Water & Sewer Rate Study - proposed rate increases for 2027-2029
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029 to
DiscusseddiscussedWater & Sewer Rate Study recommending 2027-2029 increases
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029 to
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Water & Sewer Rate Study recommending 2027-2029 increases
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029 to
DiscusseddiscussedWater & sewer rate study recommending rate increases for 2027-2029
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029
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Water & sewer rate study recommending rate increases for 2027-2029
Water rates need to be increased by 5.5% and sewer rates by 5.3% for years 2027-2029
DiscusseddiscussedWater & Sewer Rate Study
System comparison of existing water rates, operating ratio,
and affordability compared to other systems. Reviewing existing water and sewer expenses to develop
trends.
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Water & Sewer Rate Study
System comparison of existing water rates, operating ratio, and affordability compared to other systems. Reviewing existing water and sewer expenses to develop trends.
DiscusseddiscussedWater & Sewer Rate Study
System comparison of existing water rates, operating ratio, and affordability compared to other systems.
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Water & Sewer Rate Study
System comparison of existing water rates, operating ratio, and affordability compared to other systems.
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