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Habersham commissioners raise no objection to Cornelia annexation near Duncan Bridge Road

A proposed annexation of land near Duncan Bridge Road into the City of Cornelia came before county commissioners, who questioned the process but took no formal action.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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Where it stands

Commissioners did not object to the annexation, and no action was taken on the matter at the meeting.

The story

The Habersham County Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed annexation of property near Duncan Bridge Road into the City of Cornelia at its October 20, 2025 meeting.

SourcesMinutes for 10.20.25 BOC MeetingMeeting4835_5 Minutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

During the discussion, it was noted that the project had changed in acreage and proposed rezoning, and that the annexation petition should have been rejected and resubmitted, which would have restarted the review clock.

SourcesMeeting4835_5 Minutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting.pdf

Commissioners did not object to the annexation, and no action was taken on the matter at the meeting.

SourcesMinutes for 10.20.25 BOC Meeting

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Discussed
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Proposed annexation into City of Cornelia near Duncan Bridge Rd (conditions discussion)

There were no objections expressed by the Commission, and therefore no action was required.

Discussed
discussed

Proposed annexation into City of Cornelia near Duncan Bridge Rd (changed acreage/rezoning)

the project was changed in acreage and proposed rezoning, the annexation petition should have been rejected and resubmitted which would have started the clock over

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