The City of Cornelia, in a joint application with Habersham County, is
considering applying to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for a
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of up to one million dollars.
HABERSHAM CO. GOVT NEWS RELEASE:
” …These funds must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons.
The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of
housing, public facilities, and economic development.
More specific details regarding eligible activities, plans to assist displaced persons (if any), the
estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities to benefit low and moderate-income persons, and the rating system will be provided at a
public hearing which will be held at Commission Conference Room, 130
Jacobs Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 on March 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM.
The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the
development of the application and to review progress on the previous CDBG
grant (if applicable) …”