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.
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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.
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April 28, 2026: FY 2026 CDBG project (Garden Gate & Whispering Wood)
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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.
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.
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.
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mentionedunknownCDBG 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.
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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.
DiscusseddiscussedFY 2026 CDBG project (Garden Gate & Whispering Wood)
Application submitted in April 2026; Construction Budget: $1,114,000.
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FY 2026 CDBG project (Garden Gate & Whispering Wood)
Application submitted in April 2026; Construction Budget: $1,114,000.
ApprovedconfirmedFY 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
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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
ApprovedconfirmedResolution to Apply for FY26 CDBG Grant
Resolution to Apply for FY 26 CDBG Grant
Tab M Approved 4 - 0
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Resolution to Apply for FY26 CDBG Grant
Resolution to Apply for FY 26 CDBG Grant Tab M Approved 4 - 0
DiscusseddiscussedFY2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood water/sewer
Garden Gate & Whispering Wood – Water/Sewer.
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FY2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood water/sewer
Garden Gate & Whispering Wood – Water/Sewer.
DiscusseddiscussedFY 2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood Water/Sewer
Garden Gate & Whispering Wood — Water/Sewer.
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FY 2026 CDBG - Garden Gate & Whispering Wood Water/Sewer
Garden Gate & Whispering Wood — Water/Sewer.
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