News Line for Cornelia

Splash park plan to ‘cool off’ Cornelia
The city of Cornelia could soon have a cool way to beat the heat this summer. According to Cornelia City Manager Donald Anderson, a splash park, considered by the Cornelia City Commission since November 2012, could open as soon as mid to late June.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia ponders water rate change
Cornelia City Commissioners are talking about increasing water rates for homeowners but reducing rates for its largest water consumers.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cities, county present final SPLOST project lists
Habersham County and municipalities’ officials have named their “wish list” of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax [SPLOST] projects, which includes roads and bridges, water and sewer, and a potential county-wide Rails to Trails project.
Source: Northeast Georgian

‘Rails to Trails’ project may create path to connect, link multiple ‘interior trails
The much batted about concept of establishing a “Rails to Trails” conversion of the rail bed of the former Tallulah Falls Railroad is gaining renewed interest.
Source: Northeast Georgian

County, cities reach SPLOST agreement
The pie has been split, and the stakes have gone up.
Source: Northeast Georgian

County, cities closer on SPLOST priorities
A “multi-tiered” approach was the consensus of a joint meeting between the county and municipalities for dividing proceeds from the proposed Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) VI.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia’s new skatepark launches
The city of Cornelia rolled into the spring season on a high note this week, dropping in at Cornelia Library Park for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of Habersham County’s first skatepark.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Habersham, its cities trying to hammer out sales tax issues
Leaders from Habersham County and its seven municipalities gathered in Clarkesville Tuesday evening for the second county/cities meeting regarding a proposed 1-cent sales tax exemption.
Source: Access North Georgia

Recession diminishes SPLOST V revenue funding
Habersham County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax [SPLOST] V was projected to collect just more than $57 million in revenue.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia voters approve Sunday alcohol sales
Cornelia voters, in a special election held Tuesday, March 19, approved Sunday alcohol sales both by the drink and through package sales.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia offering early retirement to several
Several Cornelia employees soon could enjoy early retirement, thanks to a decision reached by the city commission Thursday night.
Source: Access North Georgia

Cornelia voters approve alcohol issues
The votes are in and Cornelia residents overwhelmingly approved two Sunday alcohol sales issues on Tuesday’s Special Election ballot.
Source: Access North Georgia

Rabun, Union, Hart, Cornelia voters heading to the polls Tuesday
At least three counties and one city have elections on tap for Tuesday, March 19.
Source: Access North Georgia

200-plus place bets on Cornelia’s Casino Night
Those willing to take a chance on downtown Cornelia showed up Friday night. Presented by the Cornelia Downtown Development Authority & Scovill, more than $4,000 was raised to infuse the Cornelia Facade Grant Program.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia proposes trash fee increases
During the March 5 meeting, the commission held a public hearing related to a proposal of a monthly increase in sanitation fees (garbage, leaf, brush and debris removal) from $15 to $18.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia agrees to handle Baldwin animal control calls
At its regularly monthly meeting Tuesday, the Cornelia City Commission agreed to provide animal control services to the city of Baldwin.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia residents speak out against trash fee increase
The prospect of increased trash collection rates led to heated comments during Tuesday night’s Cornelia City Commission meeting.
Source: Access North Georgia

Cornelia to consider access road for economic development
Cornelia will put forth another effort to facilitate commercial development within city limits.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia City Commission dives head first into splash park project
Cornelia City Commissioners got their feet wet Tuesday, diving into the early planning stages to incorporate a splash park into the Cornelia cityscape.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia to consider first phase of well exploration
The City of Cornelia is going underground with its quest to explore all potential water sources.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Fire protection options under review by cities, county
On hand at the Cornelia Community House to discuss ramped up insurance premium costs were Habersham County Manager Janeann Allison, Habersham County Fire Chief Jeff Cain, and their Cornelia counterparts, Donald Anderson, city manager, and Frankie Smith, fire chief.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia on board for skatepark site
Pieces of the skatepark to be located in the City of Cornelia are finally dropping into place.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia selects location for skate park
Skateboarders will have somewhere to practice their skills later this year, thanks to a vote Tuesday night by the Cornelia City Commission.
Source: Access North Georgia

Cornelia approves $25,000 step toward water study
n a way, Cornelia is tearing a page out of the Habersham County Sewerage and Water Authority’s playbook.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia water plan receives mixed reviews from county
Cornelia’s proposed study of “a method to improve financial viability and service delivery of water systems [in] Habersham County” is a facet of a prism provided previously by the Habersham County Water and Sewerage Authority.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia approves annual budget
At a called meeting Wednesday, Dec. 12, Cornelia city commissioners voted 4-0 in favor of its proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia skatepark project discussion ramping up
At the Cornelia City Commission’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, commissioners continued to hear pros and cons from the public regarding the proposed skatepark.
Source: Northeast Georgian

Cornelia considers budget
Cornelia city commissioners are trying to strike a balance as they prepare for a public hearing on the 2013 budget.
Source: Northeast Georgian