Demorest considers $139,200 bridge-utility payment, but final approval remains unclear

Demorest City Council considered a $139,200.29 final payment to Higgins Construction on Nov. 12, 2024, as city staff moved to wrap up utility-relocation work associated with the Hazel Creek Bridge. Staff told council members the payment was expected to go out that week, but the signed meeting minutes do not record a vote approving it or confirm that the city issued it.