Cornelia Moves Forward with Annexation Plan for Highway 365 Corridor

Cornelia moves forward with annexation plan for Highway 365 corridor

CORNELIA — The Cornelia City Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to post an annexation ordinance for public comment that would bring roughly 225 acres along Highway 365 South into the city limits. The request, submitted by Cook Construction and Real Estate, covers land between Level Grove Road and Duncan Bridge Road and seeks multiple zoning designations, including a planned unit development with 3,700-square-foot residential lots, agriculture,…

City of Melville’s annexation proposal faces opposition at public hearing

The City of Melville’s proposal to expand its boundaries took center stage during a public hearing Monday night at City Hall. The plan calls for the annexation of several parcels of land and adjoining roadways from the Rural Municipality of Cana, covering areas in Townships 22 and 23, Range 6 — including parts of Range Roads 2062 and 2063, and Township Roads 230 and 231. City officials say the expansion would support long-term growth, improve se…