Taxes & Public Money in Cornelia
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Where is public money being raised or spent?Public Money issues in Cornelia
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A rate study tied to a wastewater-treatment-plant improvement returned to the Water Authority agenda in July, but no record provided establishes whether the increases were adopted.
A February commission agenda summary shows a 4–0 approval notation for a proposed change to the city’s GMEBS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan…
A unanimous February commission vote authorizes an agreement with Carter & Sloope for planning, not construction, leaving residents without a route, price tag or timetable.
A February 2026 agenda referenced paperwork and a mayoral-signature resolution, without disclosing the proposed bond terms, project site or a conclusive final action.
Commissioners approved an emergency repair and related budget adjustment in March, but public materials do not identify the contractor, scope or whether service has been restored.
A July 2026 agenda put an engineer’s recommendation for the city’s FY 2025 grant project before commissioners, after they approved engineering proposals in March 2025.
A February 2026 commission agenda put Wilcorp’s $97,200 restoration bid before city officials, but the material does not establish whether the city approved the spending or started work.
A January 2026 commission agenda paired a proposed agreement for 1190 Old Cleveland Road with a budget adjustment, without naming a buyer or stating a price.
A February commission agenda proposed approving Wilcorp’s bid and adding $28,200 to the project budget, but no linked minutes or award record establishes what commissioners ultimately did.
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