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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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
Open explained result →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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