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Habersham commissioners approve automatic aid agreement with Cornelia for Demorest fire response

The agreement lets the City of Cornelia respond to fire calls within Demorest city limits, formalizing how the two jurisdictions share coverage.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 16, 2026
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The board voted unanimously, 5-0, on a motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia for fire response within Demorest city limits.

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The Habersham County Board of Commissioners considered an Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia covering fire response within Demorest city limits at its September 21, 2026 meeting.

SourcesMeeting5221_0 Agenda for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting.pdf20 Executive Summary- Automatic Aid Agreement with City of Cornelia for Demorest City Limits

A motion was made to approve the agreement specifically within the Demorest City Limits.

Sources20 Executive Summary- Automatic Aid Agreement with City of Cornelia for Demorest City Limits

The board voted unanimously, 5-0, on a motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia for fire response within Demorest city limits.

SourcesMinutes for 09.21.26 BOC Meeting

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Automatic Aid Agreement with City of Cornelia for fire/accident response within Demorest city limits

I make a motion to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia, specifically within the Demorest City Limits.

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Automatic Aid Agreement with City of Cornelia for fire response within Demorest city limits

Motion by Commissioner Woodall, seconded by Commissioner Akins, and voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia for fire response within Demorest city limits.

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Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia for fire response within Demorest city limits

Automatic Aid Agreement with the City of Cornelia for Fire Response within Demorest City Limits

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