Eight businesses will begin individual build-outs in the new retail space on Hwy 441, beginning the next two weeks. The businesses located beside the Cornelia Walmart are: Rue 21, Great Clips Hair Salon, Sally Beauty Supply, Shoe Show, Sexy Nails, Little Caesars, Cato Fashions, and an eighth retailer not yet announced.
The project is being constructed by RKR construction headquartered in Bremen, Georgia. The company is completing a similar project beside the Walmart store in Cleveland, Georgia. The Cornelia building is approximately 22,000 sq. feet. The owner is Sansone Group from St. Louis, Missouri. The development company has invested almost $ 6 million dollars in purchasing property and developing the retail space.
According to Now Habersham sources, Cato Fashions will begin their build-out before the end of August with the other retailers following soon after. Sheetrock, electrical, and HVAC are being completed in all spaces the next few days.
The construction timetable appears to allow for most of the businesses to be open for business during October. Over 100 new parking spaces are also being constructed directly in front of the building. Landscaping began last week. The new stores will add to Cornelia’s annual sales tax revenue which is typically over $300,000 each year.
