Wednesday, December 17, 2025

New Mural Brightens Cornelia

Cornelia, GA – Downtown Cornelia has added a vibrant new landmark to its streetscape: a wall-size mural on the side of Cornelia Pharmacy, transforming a familiar facade into a public canvas and giving the community a fresh reason to pause, snap a photo, and reflect.

The idea behind the mural stems from the city’s renewed embrace of public art and its effort to strengthen downtown’s identity. This is the second mural in Cornelia. The first one was “Cornelia Loves Tim Loves Tink Mural” project.

In the photo below, you can see the new mural taking shape. While it’s not yet known what the entire mural will feature, the Chenocetah tower and an eagle are featured.

Photo by Janice Barden, Habersham News

According to the city’s website, the new artwork is part of the broader “Vibrant Communities, Public Art” initiative.
The wall offered by Cornelia Pharmacy became available when the owner agreed to host the mural, supporting the downtown beautification effort.

Location & Impact

Location: On the side wall of Cornelia Pharmacy, downtown Cornelia — an area that sees both local foot traffic and pass-by motorists.

Impact:

Brings more eyes to that stretch of downtown, encouraging shoppers and visitors to linger.

Adds to the city’s walkability appeal and downtown vibe.

Gives local artists and students a visible opportunity to participate in public art.

If you haven’t yet swung by downtown, consider making a stop at Cornelia Pharmacy’s mural wall. It’s a visual story of community, art and identity — and a signal that Cornelia is investing in its public spaces. It’s not just “another wall” turned art; it’s a sign of a downtown on the move.

Habersham News will update this story as more information becomes available.

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