Demorest put a 2025 budget amendment before City Council, but final action remains unclear
The June 9 public-hearing agenda identified a possible amendment without describing the spending changes or recording whether council adopted it.
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Demorest approves richer city retirement formula, committing $36,000 more a year
The unanimous council vote raises the multiplier used to calculate employee pensions effective Jan. 1, 2027, while implementation paperwork has yet to be documented publicly.
Demorest’s proposed 2025 budget rewrite still has no recorded result
Council scheduled June hearings and a vote on an amendment to a $792,064 spending plan, but the public notices do not show what changed or whether the measure…
Demorest council approves sale of stock account officials said city cannot legally hold
The June 2 vote authorized the city manager to sign a letter for the transaction, but council minutes do not say when shares would be sold or what…
Demorest’s GoGov Decision Stalls, Leaving Digital City Services in Limbo
Council tabled the proposed one-year contract after seeking more information, then revisited the $10,352 plan without recording a final action.
Demorest Council Takes Up Request for Public Hearing From Baker and Smith
A May 5 agenda put the request before City Council, but it does not show whether officials approved a hearing or set a date.
Demorest approves renewable county lease for Ivy Street fire station
The 4-0 vote authorizes Habersham County to operate the city-owned public-safety facility for $30,000 in first-year rent, though records do not yet show when the arrangement takes effect.
Demorest approves five-year lease putting city pumper truck in county service
Habersham County will assume operating costs for the 2022 Spartan apparatus and provide a $90,000 annual credit under the agreement approved March 3.
Demorest approves three-year ACG software deal, holding current price
The unanimous Feb. 3 council vote extends the city’s software relationship, but public minutes do not disclose the contract’s cost or detailed terms.
Demorest approves Travelers insurance contract after broker cites lower price
Council’s 4-0 action follows a work-session comparison of broad municipal coverage, though the minutes leave key policy and contract terms unstated.
Demorest authorizes work on county lease for building inspections after inspector withdraws
The unanimous Jan. 6 vote directs the city manager and attorney to draft a possible arrangement for inspection and plan-review services…
Demorest extends city manager’s contract at $140,000, but term dates remain unclear
The City Council’s latest documented action continued the employment agreement for its top administrator for 12 months, following a contract offer approved the previous year.
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Habersham County Government
Habersham commissioners put a floating sales-tax question on the November ballot
- What the record shows
- Commissioners voted 5-0 to call a November 3, 2026 special election on a five-year, 1% floating local option sales tax.
- What happens next
- Watch for the official ballot language, voter information, and election result.
Official records
Supporting records
Meeting5419_12 Minutes 03.12.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Meeting5418_11 Minutes 03.11.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Meeting5417_10 Minutes 03.10.26 Departmental Budget Review Meeting.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Habersham County BOC Special Called Meeting for FY 2027 Budget - Public Hearing #2
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗FY22-FY26-Budget-Comparison.pdf
Habersham County GovernmentOpen official record ↗Help improve the public record
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