Cornelia, Georgia
Cornelia is a city of 4,992 people in Habersham County, Georgia, founded in 1860.
Why visit Cornelia
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Chenocetah Mountain, Chenocetah Fire Tower and Demorest Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Cornelia
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About Cornelia
Cornelia is a city in Habersham County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cornelia had a population of 4,503. It is home to one of the world's largest apple sculptures, which is displayed on top of an obelisk-shaped monument. Cornelia was the retirement home of baseball legend Ty Cobb who was born nearby, and was a base of operation for production of the 1956 Disney film The Great Locomotive Chase that was filmed along the Tallulah Falls Railway that ran from Cornelia northward along the rim of Tallulah Gorge to Franklin, North Carolina.
From the Wikipedia article Cornelia, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Chenocetah Fire Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic fire tower in Cornelia, Georgia, USA
Demorest Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Demorest, Georgia
Demorest Women's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic building in Demorest, Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Library Park
Park
Library Park is Located on Chattahoochee Street behind the Cornelia Library. Features: Sand Volleyball court, Skate Park, Playground,...
Chattahoochee Street, Cornelia
Restaurants and cafes25
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
342 Historic Highway 441 North, Cornelia
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 1.3 mi
330 Furniture Plaza Drive, Cornelia
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su off
13 more on the map.
History
Cornelia was originally called "Blaine", and under the latter name had its start in the early 1870s when the Charlotte Airline Railroad was extended to that point. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the place in 1887 as the "Town of Cornelia".
From the History section of Cornelia, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Demorest Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
3116 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy, Demorest
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School
School · 3.2 mi
3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy, Demorest
Healthcare1
Map of Cornelia
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 33°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 39°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.5 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cornelia (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Habersham County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Zeta (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toccoa Airport (TOC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Baldwin 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Clarkesville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Cleveland 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Commerce 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Gainesville 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Clayton 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Jefferson 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Arcade 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Braselton 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Flowery Branch 33 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Cornelia, Georgia, Thomson200, CC0
- Cornelia Main Street - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Cornelia - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Cornelia train depot - panoramio, Thomson M, CC BY 3.0
- Blue Star Highway – Cornelia, Georgia, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Cornelia Community House 2013-09-28 14-29-25, MRX_Rotary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cornelia Community House, Melsner4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cornelia Community House, GA, Melsner4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SB US23 US 441 GA15 GA365 Cornelia Baldwin Airport next left, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 MM 2, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Overhead road signs West GA15 Connector turn right, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 at Level Grove Road Intersection, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 Baldwin, Cornelia dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 01, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 07, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 06, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 05, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant interior in Cornelia, Georgia 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Chick-fil-A fast food chain restaurant exterior in Cornelia, Georgia 02, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Chick-fil-A fast food chain restaurant exterior in Cornelia, Georgia 03, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Chick-fil-A fast food chain restaurant exterior in Cornelia, Georgia, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- Demorest Woman's Club, Hhoschton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monument needs deleteing2, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Monument needs deleteing, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Tallulah X5 Train Caboose, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Southern X2680 train and luggage carts, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Southern X2680 train caboose, ТимофейЛееСуда, CC0
- Loudermilk Boarding House, Melsner4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loudermilk Boarding House 2013-09-28 13-55-27, MRX_Rotary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SB US23 US 441 GA15 GA365 Commerce Athens US441 South .5 mile, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US23 US 441 GA15 GA365 MM 45, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US23 US 441 GA15 GA365 Commerce Athens US441 South .75 mile, Habersham County dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- A Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant delivery vehicle, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 MM 1, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
- SB US441 GA15 at Industrial Boulevard Intersection, Baldwin dashcam, Michael Rivera, CC BY 4.0
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