The authority that oversees downtown redevelopment is weighing a more active approach to acquiring and disposing of property, which could shape what happens to buildings and lots downtown.
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- March 5, 2025: DDA project updates: park projects, sidewalk improvements, and property strategy
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- No next step has been documented.
The company plans to renovate the former Latexaco building and add dozens of local jobs.
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- March 5, 2025: SteelWorks purchase of former Latexaco building for renovation and hiring
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- No next step has been documented.
Two fundraisers the Downtown Development Authority planned for Main Street have shifted: a spring kickball event was pushed to around Halloween…
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- March 4, 2025: Jake's Spikeball Tournament fundraiser
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- No next step has been documented.
The city is using federal pandemic relief money to add fire hydrants around Demorest.
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- March 4, 2025: Purchase of six additional fire hydrants using ARPA funds
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- No next step has been documented.
City commissioners met privately to discuss a real estate matter, though the record does not specify what property or transaction was involved.
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- March 4, 2025: Executive session for real estate
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- No next step has been documented.
A city commissioner suggested giving the park a name tied to Cornelia's history, but no formal action has been taken.
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- March 4, 2025: Discussion of renaming Big City Park
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- No next step has been documented.
The commission has twice scheduled a vote on its own leadership, though the record does not show a result.
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- March 4, 2025: Election of Officers for the Planning Commission
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- No next step has been documented.
City council received an update on code enforcement activity affecting several properties, though the record does not specify which properties or what actions were ordered.
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- March 4, 2025: Code enforcement actions on multiple properties
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- No next step has been documented.
The city has yet to act on paying an invoice from the group that works on the city's economic future.
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- March 4, 2025: Habersham Partnership for Growth invoice
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- No next step has been documented.
The program would let residents report unsafe roads or intersections.
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- March 3, 2025: Habersham County Safety Awareness Program (SAP) for reporting unsafe roads/intersections
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- No next step has been documented.
The proposed change would amend the county's land-use code section governing accessory buildings and structures on private property.
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- March 3, 2025: UDC amendment cleaning up language on Accessory Use, Building or Structure Generally
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- No next step has been documented.
The city council scheduled a ceremonial recognition for a local resident who earned Eagle Scout rank.
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- March 3, 2025: Recognition of Eagle Scout Callum Osborne
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- No next step has been documented.