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Welcome to the City of Cornelia

As City Manager for the City of Cornelia, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to our web site and introduce you to our community.  Cornelia has a rich history and a bright future.  We are  a proud southern community that is committed to upholding our small town atmosphere and strong family values while encouraging "smart" economic growth.
 
We take pride in our community by preserving our history and natural resources, lending a helping hand to our neighbors and friends and striving to build a better future for our citizens.
 
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Downtown Development Authority

The City of Cornelia is taking applications for hard-working volunteers to serve on the Downtown Development Authority. Applicants must be taxpayers who live in the city or they must own or operate a business located within the downtown development area. Applicants must also be taxpayers who live in Habersham County and have an interest in economic development in downtown Cornelia. All applicants will be subject to a background check and are required by the State of Georgia to take 8 hours of training within the first 12 months of their appointed term.   Board members receive no compensation.   Please click on read more.

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Historic Preservation Commission

The City of Cornelia is taking applications for hard working volunteers to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission. All applicants must be residents of Habersham County and own property in the Cornelia.   Applicants must have special interest, experience, or education in history, architecture or the preservation of historic resources. All applicants will be subject to a background check and must be willing to take any training that is deemed necessary to fulfill this appointment.   Board members receive no compensation.  
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Census

2010 Census:  IT'S IN OUR HANDS
 
It is important - Census data affects funding for your community, your community's representation in Congress & your commpunity leader's planning dections.
It's easy - The census questionnaire consists of 10 questions and is easy to complete
It's confidential - Your responses are protected by law.

For more information, go to http://www.cewnsus.gov
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Recycling

Please click on special events page for information regarding an Electronics Recycling Day.
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Did you see Cornelia in the AJC?

 
Cornelia was recently featured in the AJC as a great destination for a day trip from Atlanta.  Please click on read more below for the story.
 
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Thinking of starting a business in Cornelia?

Let us help you!  Please go to the Better HomeTown page for more information.
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Event Facilities

For information regarding our rental facilities, please go to Departments, General Administration, Event Facilities page.
Thank you.
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