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Cornelia commission approves applying for CDBG grant for Garden Gate, Whispering Wood water/sewer work

The city is seeking federal community development funding to replace water and sewer lines serving the Garden Gate and Whispering Wood areas.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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April 28, 2026: FY 2026 CDBG project (Garden Gate & Whispering Wood)

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The Water & Sewerage Authority's first-quarter 2026 minutes note the grant application was submitted in April 2026, with a construction budget of $1,114,000 for the project.

The story

The Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority discussed a water/sewer project for the Garden Gate and Whispering Wood areas at its January 27, 2026 meeting. The city also conducted a door-to-door survey of Whispering Woods residents to gather feedback on water and sewer needs as part of the grant effort.

SourcesCornelia Water & Sewer Authority 4th Quarter Mintues 2025 153.2 KB2) Cornelia Water Authority Agenda for April 28, 2026 180.1 KBCity Manager's Monthly Report for February 2026 5.0 MB

On March 3, 2026, the Cornelia City Commission voted 4-0 for the mayor to sign a resolution to apply for an FY2026 CDBG grant for the Whispering Woods and Garden Gate water and sewer replacement work.

SourcesMarch 2026 City Commission Minutes 190.5 KBCommission Agenda Summary March 165.5 KB

The Water & Sewerage Authority's first-quarter 2026 minutes note the grant application was submitted in April 2026, with a construction budget of $1,114,000 for the project.

Sources1ST Quarter Mintues 2026 Water Authority 286.5 KB

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CDBG 2026 Whispering Woods grant door-to-door resident survey on water/sewer needs

We conducted a door-to-door survey in support of the Whispering Woods grant to gather resident feedback and assess water and sewer needs.

Discussed
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FY 2026 CDBG project (Garden Gate & Whispering Wood)

Application submitted in April 2026; Construction Budget: $1,114,000.

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FY 2026 CDBG Resolution to apply for $1 million grant for Whispering Woods and Garden Gate water and sewer replacement

Commissioner Bagwell made a motion for the Mayor to sign the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Reed. Approved 4 – 0

Approved
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Resolution to Apply for FY26 CDBG Grant

Resolution to Apply for FY 26 CDBG Grant Tab M Approved 4 - 0

Discussed
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FY2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood water/sewer

Garden Gate & Whispering Wood – Water/Sewer.

Discussed
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FY 2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood Water/Sewer

Garden Gate & Whispering Wood — Water/Sewer.

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