Cornelia, Georgia
City · Population 5,371 · #138 in Georgia
About Cornelia
Cornelia is a close-knit town in northern Georgia, home to 5,371 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Cornelia holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,294 residents per square mile.
📰 Cornelia News Today
- Don L Moore Obituary (2026) - Cornelia, GA - Whitfield Funeral Homes and Crematory - North Chapel - Demorest Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- County pauses development plans again The Northeast Georgian · Aug 18
- Mark Barret Mahoney Obituary | Habersham Crematory | Cornelia, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
- Two juveniles charged after stolen car crashes into Cornelia Waffle House Now Georgia · Jul 21
- Huey Magoo’s Grand Opening in Cornelia, GA Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders · Nov 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cornelia Unique
- The only place in America named Cornelia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,371.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cornelia
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Ribeye's — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Loudermilk Boarding House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cornelia
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cornelia
- Cornelia Elementary School
- Level Grove Elementary School
- South Habersham Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,371
Rank in state#138 of 537
Land area4.15 sq mi
Density1,294/sq mi
Coordinates34.5166, -83.5315