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Demorest City Council authorizes July 4th band contract

The council's action clears the way for a band contract to be finalized for the city's July 4th celebration.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 2, 2026: July 4th celebration planning update

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By a June 2 work session, planning for the July 4th celebration continued. Mayor Harkness announced Ella Freeman as the winner of the July 4th t-shirt contest.

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In an April 7 work session, the Demorest City Council discussed a band contract with Stereo Superstar for the July 4th event. Council was asked to authorize the city manager to sign the contract once it was completed.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda & — 4.7.26 CC RS Agenda.pdf

Later that same day, in its regular session, the council voted 4-0 to authorize the city attorney to draft the band contract and to permit Mr. Musselwhite to execute it.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdf

By a June 2 work session, planning for the July 4th celebration continued. Mayor Harkness announced Ella Freeman as the winner of the July 4th t-shirt contest.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 6.2.26 Work Session Minutes FINAL.pdf

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July 4th celebration planning update

Mayor Harkness named Ella Freeman as winner of the July 4 t-shirt contest.

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 6.2.26 Work Session Minutes FINAL.pdfMayor Harkness named Ella Freeman as winner of the July 4 t-shirt contest.
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July 4th band contract

authorizing the city attorney to draft the band contract and permitting Mr. Musselwhite to execute it

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 CC RS Minutes FINAL.pdfauthorizing the city attorney to draft the band contract and permitting Mr. Musselwhite to execute it
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July 4th band contract with Stereo Superstar

The council was asked to authorize the city manager to sign the contract upon its completion.

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MinutesCity Council Minutes — 4.7.26 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfThe council was asked to authorize the city manager to sign the contract upon its completion.
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July 4th band contract

CONSIDERATION OF JULY 4TH BAND CONTRACT TAB 6

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AgendaCity Council Agenda & — 4.7.26 CC RS Agenda.pdfCONSIDERATION OF JULY 4TH BAND CONTRACT TAB 6

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