Cornelia budget hearing, Clarkesville meeting tonight

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The cities of Clarkesville and Cornelia will both hold their monthly meetings tonight, as Cornelia holds their 2022 budget public hearing and Clarkesville discusses package sales and the purchase of a leaf sweeper.

Cornelia’s 2022 budget is up for final approval at the end of the month, and the public is encouraged to make their thoughts on the budget known before then. Citizens may share their thoughts, opinions and concerns regarding the budget at tonight’s public hearing. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at Cornelia City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed via the city’s Facebook page.

Read the budget here.

In Clarkesville, the city council will discuss distilled package sales, which voters approved for the city in the November municipal election. The council will need to vote on an ordinance for those sales, which will determine where liquor stores will be located within city limits, what standards they must meet, permits and more.

The council will also discuss and vote on the purchase of a leaf sweeper. The City of Clarkesville’s meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Clarkesville City Hall.