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Demorest City Council holds two 2025 planning retreats

Council members met twice outside regular meetings this year for long-term planning that shapes the city's priorities.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 1, 2026
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That retreat took place as scheduled, with Mayor Harkness calling it to order at 9:00 a.m. to go through a set of agenda items.

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The Demorest City Council held a strategic planning retreat on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Piedmont University Swanson Center.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 3.8.25 City Council Retreat Minutes FINAL.pdf

The council scheduled a second retreat for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at EMI Habersham in Alto, for the stated purpose of annual long-term planning.

SourcesCity Council Notice — Meeting Notice for July City Council Retreat.pdf

That retreat took place as scheduled, with Mayor Harkness calling it to order at 9:00 a.m. to go through a set of agenda items.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 7.19.25 City Retreat Minutes FINAL.pdf

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2025 City Council Retreat

Mayor Harkness called the retreat to order at 9:00 A.M. The items addressed and discussed are

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 7.19.25 City Retreat Minutes FINAL.pdfMayor Harkness called the retreat to order at 9:00 A.M. The items addressed and discussed are
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City Council retreat for annual long-term planning

meet for a council retreat at EMI Habersham, 202 Luthi Rd, Alto, GA 30510 on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of annual long-term planning

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AgendaCity Council Notice — Meeting Notice for July City Council Retreat.pdfmeet for a council retreat at EMI Habersham, 202 Luthi Rd, Alto, GA 30510 on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of annual long-term planning
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2025 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat and 2025-2026 Work Plan

The Demorest City Council Strategic Planning Retreat was held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Piedmont University Swanson Center Classroom 102.

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 3.8.25 City Council Retreat Minutes FINAL.pdfThe Demorest City Council Strategic Planning Retreat was held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Piedmont University Swanson Center Classroom 102.

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