Places of Interest

Attractions

The City of Cornelia has a rich history that you can explore. We have museums such as the Telephone museum, Elvis museum, the lovely Train Depot with actual artifacts, the Community House, the Chenocetah Fire Tower and more.

If you want to shop or dine, Cornelia’s downtown has unique places for you! For your convenience, we also are the home of many retail chains.

Please take the time to visit a little bit of history in our charming city.

Captain Wilbanks had to leave his wife Rosemary and children Tommy, Paula, John and Debbie to go to Vietnam in support of the 23rd Ranger Battalion. He was mortally wounded saving the 23rd Ranger Battalion from ambush on February 24, 1967.
The Chenocetah Fire Tower was built by Works Progress Administration and first dedicated on June 7, 1938.
Read about Lake Russell trails and get directions to the lake.
At the Loudermilk Boarding House and Elvis Museum you will find over 30,000 Elvis items.
A handsome stone and log structure built by the CCC in 1936 and listed on the National Register.
Find a list of services the Cornelia Library has to offer.

The Depot is a train lovers delight.

Check out our local heritage. 

Human Trafficking Notice

Are you or someone you know being sold for sex or made/forced to work for little or no pay, and cannot leave?

Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 or the Statewide Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking at 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842) for help.

All victims of slavery and human trafficking have rights and are protected by international, federal, and state law. The hotline is:

  • Anonymous and confidential
  • Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Able to provide help, referral to services, training, and general information
  • Accessible in 170 languages
  • Operated by a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization
  • Toll free

¿Usted o alguien a quien conoce está siendo vendidopor sexo u obligado/forzado a trabajar por poca oninguna paga y no puede escapar?

Llame al Centro Nacional de Recursos Contra el Tráfico de Personas (National Human Trafficking Resource Center) al 1-888-373-7888, o a la Línea de Asistencia Telefónica Contra el Tráfico de Personas de Georgia (Georgia Hotline for Human Trafficking) al 1-866-ENDHTGA (1-866-363-4842) para obtener ayuda.

Todas las víctimas de la esclavitud y el tráfico de personas tienen derechos y están protegidas por las leyes internacionales, federales y estatales. La línea de asistencia telefónica:

  • Es anónima y confidencial
  • Está disponible las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana
  • Puede ofrecer asistencia, recomendación de servicios, capacitación e información general
  • Es accesible en 170 idiomas
  • Es operada por una organización no gubernamental, sin fines de lucro
  • Es un número de llamada gratuita

Inclement Weather Notice

The City of Cornelia will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, due to inclement weather.

Public Safety emergency, call 911.
Public Safety non-emergency call (706) 778-3911.

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