In January and April 2026, the Water & Sewerage Authority discussed Mack Jones Enterprises as the selected contractor to identify unknown lead and galvanized lines, at a cost of $200,250, with up to $109,800 available toward the project.
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Cornelia commission approves $244,000 GEFA loan for lead and copper water line project
The loan, which includes $109,800 in principal forgiveness, funds work to locate and replace lead and galvanized water service lines in the city.
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April 28, 2026: Service line inventory and lead line identification contract
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On January 7, 2025, the Cornelia city commission voted 4-0 to approve GEFA Loan Agreement #DWLSL20223088, a $244,000 loan with $109,800 in principal forgiveness at 1.98% over 20 years for the city's lead and copper water line location project.
Later that month, the Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority discussed a GIS update and the Lead & Copper Rule service line inventory, noting GEFA principal forgiveness awarded of $78,495.
On May 6, 2025, the city commission voted 4-0 to approve an agreement with Carter & Sloope for the service line inventory, at a cost of $191,600.
The Water & Sewerage Authority again discussed the service line inventory and GEFA principal forgiveness, listed as approximately $78,495, on July 22, 2025. On December 2, 2025, the city commission voted 4-0 to approve the engineer's recommendation for the lead and copper water line project.
In January and April 2026, the Water & Sewerage Authority discussed Mack Jones Enterprises as the selected contractor to identify unknown lead and galvanized lines, at a cost of $200,250, with up to $109,800 available toward the project.
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DiscusseddiscussedService line inventory and lead line identification contract
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
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Service line inventory and lead line identification contract
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
DiscusseddiscussedService Line Inventory - lead/galvanized line identification contract
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
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Service Line Inventory - lead/galvanized line identification contract
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
DiscusseddiscussedService Line Inventory
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
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Service Line Inventory
Mack Jones Enterprises is the selected contractor to identify unknowns: $200,250
ApprovedconfirmedEngineer's Recommendation for Lead and Copper Water Line Project
Engineer’s Recommendation for Lead and Copper Water Line Project
Tab I Approved 4 - 0
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Engineer's Recommendation for Lead and Copper Water Line Project
Engineer’s Recommendation for Lead and Copper Water Line Project Tab I Approved 4 - 0
DiscusseddiscussedService line inventory and GEFA principal forgiveness
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded ± $78,495
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Service line inventory and GEFA principal forgiveness
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded ± $78,495
ApprovedconfirmedAgreement with Carter & Sloope for Service Line Inventory
Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Service Line Inventory
Approved 4 - 0
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Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Service Line Inventory
Agreement with Carter & Sloope for Service Line Inventory Approved 4 - 0
ApprovedconfirmedAgreement with Carter & Sloope for lead/copper Service Line Inventory
The cost for them to complete this project will be $191,600.
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Agreement with Carter & Sloope for lead/copper Service Line Inventory
The cost for them to complete this project will be $191,600.
DiscusseddiscussedGIS Update / Lead & Copper Rule service line inventory
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded $78,495.
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GIS Update / Lead & Copper Rule service line inventory
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded $78,495.
DiscusseddiscussedGIS Update, Lead & Copper Rule service line inventory
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded $78,495.
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GIS Update, Lead & Copper Rule service line inventory
GEFA Principal forgiveness awarded $78,495.
Appeared on agendaproposedGEFA Loan Agreement #DWLSL20223088
GEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement
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GEFA Loan Agreement #DWLSL20223088
GEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement
ApprovedconfirmedGEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement
GEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement
Tab H Approved 4 - 0
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GEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement
GEFA Loan # DWLSL20223088 Agreement Tab H Approved 4 - 0
ApprovedconfirmedGEFA loan for lead and copper water line location project
we have
been approved for a GEFA loan in the amount of $244,000 with $109,800
in principal forgiveness.
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GEFA loan for lead and copper water line location project
we have been approved for a GEFA loan in the amount of $244,000 with $109,800 in principal forgiveness.
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