Finance
Finance Department
The Finance Department strives to provide accurate and transparent services in a timely and efficient manner. The department is responsible for all financial operations, including property tax and utility billing, budget preparation, management and compliance, debt management, financial planning, and preparing annual audits.
City Budgets
Please see draft below and click on all budgets for other years. Browse through the City Budgets. View All the City Budgets.
Property Taxes
All persons owning property within the city limits are subject to pay an ad valorem tax each year. The millage rate is set each year by the elected officials. Property tax bills are mailed in the Fall and are due 60 days from the date mailed. The current millage rate for this year is 9.5%, and taxes are based on 40% of the fair market value.
Audit Reports
Contact Us
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Physical Address:
181 Larkin Street
Cornelia, GA 30531 -
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 785
Cornelia, GA 30531
Melanie Chandler, CPA
Finance Director
- 706-894-3061
- 706-778-2234
- finance@cornelia.city