Residents on Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and Tower Terrace can expect repaving next year after the city commission approved SPLOST funding in the 2026 budget.
October 7, 2025: SPLOST 2026 paving and sidewalk project (MLK, Rosa Parks, Tower Terrace resurfacing; Wells Street sidewalk; Rosa Parks parking lot design; final payment for Fire Trucks and Patrol Vehicles)
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The story
In an April 2025 city manager's report, the city discussed demolishing a property at the corner of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks to be used for parking for a new park.
On October 7, 2025, the Cornelia City Commission approved the 2026 budget, which includes $684,000 for SPLOST projects. The budget states the annual paving project for 2026 includes re-surfacing Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Tower Terrace.
What happened
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corner of Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. This property will be used for parking for
SPLOST projects planned for 2026 include our annual paving project which includes re-surfacing Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, and Tower Terrace.
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