Agendas and minutes from the Water Authority in early and mid-2026 continue to list the $1,000,000 grant and the $899,290.00 award to Higgins Construction, with no new action recorded.
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Cornelia awards East Walnut water line replacement contract to Higgins Construction
A $1 million federal grant is paying for water line work in the East Walnut neighborhood after the city commission approved a construction contract.
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July 28, 2026: FY2024 CDBG-funded water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood
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The Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority approved a $1,000,000 CDBG grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
In June 2025 the Cornelia City Commission voted 4-0 to award the water line replacement project, covering the Magnolia and East Walnut subdivision, to Higgins Construction for $899,290.
The Water & Sewerage Authority's minutes the following month confirmed the award to Higgins Construction for $899,290.00.
Agendas and minutes from the Water Authority in early and mid-2026 continue to list the $1,000,000 grant and the $899,290.00 award to Higgins Construction, with no new action recorded.
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Appeared on agendaproposedFY2024 CDBG-funded water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood, Awarded to Higgins Construction for $899,290.00
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FY2024 CDBG-funded water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood, Awarded to Higgins Construction for $899,290.00
DiscusseddiscussedFY 2024 CDBG water improvements - East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
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FY 2024 CDBG water improvements - East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
DiscusseddiscussedFY2024 CDBG grant for East Walnut neighborhood water improvements
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
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FY2024 CDBG grant for East Walnut neighborhood water improvements
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
ApprovedconfirmedFY 2024 CDBG water improvements in East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded to
Higgins Construction for $899,290.00
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FY 2024 CDBG water improvements in East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded to Higgins Construction for $899,290.00
ApprovedconfirmedAward of FY24 CDBG water line replacement project (Magnolia and East Walnut subdivision) to Higgins Construction
Commissioner Reed made a motion to award the
project to Higgins Construction, seconded by Commissioner Bagwell.
Approved 4 - 0
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Award of FY24 CDBG water line replacement project (Magnolia and East Walnut subdivision) to Higgins Construction
Commissioner Reed made a motion to award the project to Higgins Construction, seconded by Commissioner Bagwell. Approved 4 - 0
DiscusseddiscussedFY 2024 CDBG water improvements, East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
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FY 2024 CDBG water improvements, East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
ApprovedconfirmedFY 2024 CDBG water improvements, East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
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FY 2024 CDBG water improvements, East Walnut neighborhood
Awarded $1,000,000 grant for water improvements in the East Walnut neighborhood.
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