Brent and Stephanie Tolbert are seeking a special use permit for their 0.89-acre property on Ivy Street, a request the city council will consider at a public hearing.
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- November 10, 2026: Special Use permit request from Brent and Stephanie Tolbert at 151 Ivy Street, Tract 3
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- Public hearing before City Council on 2026-11-10
After the city council rejected a rezoning for a 34-lot subdivision off Saluda Drive, the same request has been placed back on the council's agenda for another public…
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- November 10, 2026: Rezoning ~10.74 acres off Saluda Drive from A (Agricultural) to R-2 (Multi-Family Residential) for 34-lot subdivision - McCain Investment Properties, LLC
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- A public hearing on the rezoning request is scheduled before the city council on November 10, 2026.
A proposed rise in Demorest's millage rate would increase property tax bills for homestead and non-homestead owners in the city.
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- October 20, 2026: FY2026 millage rate increase to 7.60 mills
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- Demorest City Council has a special called meeting scheduled for October 20, 2026, on the proposed millage rate.
The council has discussed a proposal to revise city human resources policies and procedures but has not yet voted on it.
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- October 20, 2026: Human Resources Policy & Procedure proposal
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- Demorest City Council is set to consider the Human Resources Policy & Procedure proposal at its October 20, 2026 special called meeting.
The city council is set to weigh renewing a certificate of deposit the city holds at Rabun County Bank.
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- October 20, 2026: Renewal of CD with Rabun County Bank
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- City council consideration at its October 20, 2026 meeting.
The council is working through next year's spending plan, with two public hearings set for residents to weigh in before any vote.
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- October 20, 2026: FY2027 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
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- A second public hearing on the FY2027 budget is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
The council is reviewing bids and a request for proposals covering renovations to city hall, the parking lot, the post office lease and police department improvements…
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- October 20, 2026: City Hall parking lot bids
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- City Council is scheduled to consider city hall parking lot bids on October 20, 2026.
Changes to how the municipal court assesses fines and fees are up for discussion, which could affect residents who face court costs in Demorest.
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- October 20, 2026: Court Fines & Fees update
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- The council is scheduled to consider the court fines and fees update at its October 20, 2026 meeting.
The council's October 20 agenda includes a motion to go into executive session, closing part of the meeting to the public for topics the city can discuss privately…
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- October 20, 2026: Executive session for personnel, potential litigation, and real estate
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- No next step has been documented.
The city's Downtown Development Authority board keeps two sitting directors as their terms near expiration, while the authority continues weighing additional board members.
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- October 7, 2026: DDA Directors
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- No next step has been documented.
The city's Downtown Development Authority is set to talk over Halloween activities, a step toward firming up plans residents may see downtown this fall.
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- October 7, 2026: Halloween event/activities
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- No next step has been documented.
The city council is set to weigh removing a Double Bridge Road property from Demorest's city limits.
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- October 6, 2026: Deannexation of property on Double Bridge Rd (Parcel 108 031D) from city limits
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- City council consideration at its October 6, 2026 meeting.