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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia's DDA and city commission fund, then finish, Big Red Apple centennial event

The city commission put $25,000 toward marking 100 years of the Big Red Apple monument after the downtown development authority took over planning the June 6 celebration at the new park.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
approved
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IssueSep 30, 2026

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.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia water authority awards $1.7 million contract for Scott, Esta, Maple, Short Ave. infrastructure work

The award covers water, sewer and storm system upgrades on several Cornelia streets that the water authority had been planning since early 2025.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia's draft FY27 budget earmarks SPLOST VII money for City Hall bond, paving and a fire ATV

The city is lining up how to spend sales-tax revenue voters approved on projects that could affect streets, city facilities and fire equipment.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Planning Commission recommends annexing, rezoning land bought for wastewater plant expansion

The 1190 Old Cleveland Road site the city bought last year for wastewater plant expansion is now headed toward annexation and rezoning for a proposed solids solar-drying facility.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia commission approves automated gate for Moss Street storage lot

The city will pay Franklin Fence roughly $10,844 to install an automated gate at its Moss Street storage lot, with commissioners shifting budget funds to cover it.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
approved
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia Commission Holds Hearing on Proposed Millage Rate Increase

The city is considering raising the property tax rate from 9.5 to 11.5 mills to help close a budget deficit.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia commission approves 2026 budget funding street repaving on MLK, Rosa Parks, Tower Terrace

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.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia proposes $51,000 to rebuild fire ladder truck's engine

A blown head gasket has prompted a proposed increase to the Fire Department's vehicle maintenance budget to repair the city's ladder truck.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia budgets $55,000 for SPLOST VIII pavilion at Oak Street Park

The city's draft FY27 budget sets aside SPLOST VIII sales tax funds for a new pavilion and restrooms at Oak Street Park.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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IssueSep 30, 2026

Cornelia estimates $340,000 to fix Front Street sinkhole and storm drain

A failing storm drain that caused a sinkhole on Front Street will need to be replaced, with the city expecting to budget for the roughly $340,000 project in 2026.

Place
City of Cornelia
Status
under consideration
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Minutes2026

1st Public Hearing FY27 Budget Summary April 9, 2026

Official minutes

Issued by
Habersham County School System
Edition
Habersham County
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Agenda2026

3rd Public Hearing FY27 BUdget Agenda May 5, 2026

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Issued by
Habersham County School System
Edition
Habersham County
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Minutes2026

Executive Summary- Budget Adjustment 2026 Resolution

Official minutes

Issued by
Habersham County Government
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Habersham County
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Budget2026

Approved Budget for 2026 17.5 MB

Official budget document

Issued by
City of Cornelia
Edition
Cornelia
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Budget2026

Download — Approved-Budget-for-2026

Official budget document

Issued by
City of Cornelia
Edition
Cornelia
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Budget2026

FY 2026 Budget

Official budget document

Issued by
Habersham County Government
Edition
Habersham County
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