Cornelia receives $25k grant from DCA

ATLANTA - The city of Cornelia has received a $25,000 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs.

The city applied for funds under the Community Development Block Grant's Immediate Threat and Danger Program. The award will reimburse the city for equipment rental and repairs made to the Camp Creek Road water plant and the Hazel Creek Road water plant and reservoir.

"Reliable, high quality water supply is essential to a thriving community," U.S. Congressman Paul Broun said.

"Repairing and maintain these precious water resources is vital more now than ever before as north Georgians endure a severe to extreme drought."