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Demorest approves richer city retirement formula, committing $36,000 more a yearapprovedDemorest adopts FY2026 budget after trimming $5,000 in dues and feesapprovedDemorest Council Takes Up Request for Public Hearing From Baker and Smithunder considerationAging Fitness Center Equipment Raises a Budgeting Question for Habersham Countyunder consideration
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A June 2, 2026 agenda scheduled public hearings on a proposed amendment to the 2025 budget for June 2 and June 9. It said the proposal would be submitted to Mayor and Council for a June 9 vote.Historical recordOn June 2, 2026, the council unanimously approved, 4–0, the sale of common stock from the city account and authorization for Mr. Musselwhite to sign the letter.Historical recordOn June 2, 2026, the council discussed selling common stock from an account officials said the city opened December 10, 2001 and cannot legally hold. The discussion described a resolution and authorization letter for a future vote.Historical recordA May 18 agenda item asked commissioners to accept proposed 2026–27 insurance changes. It recommended splitting the projected $244,400 annual health-plan increase equally between the county and employees; gross annual cost was projected at $6,898,411, before about $701,000 in employee premiums and about $179,000 in prescription rebates. Other listed benefits were under rate guarantees with no change in benefits or cost.Historical recordThe May 5, 2026 City Council agenda scheduled consideration of bids for City Hall renovations, the parking lot, and the Post Office lease. It does not state a decision.Historical recordCouncil unanimously voted 4-0 to postpone a decision until the following month so staff could complete a cost study for adjusting the multiplier to 1.75%.Historical recordThe May 5, 2026 City Council agenda listed consideration of a public-hearing request from Alan Baker and Philip Smith.Historical recordAt the April 20, 2026 work session, Chairman Harkness requested a detailed accounting of hangar rental revenue, maintenance costs and utility expenses before the county considers whether further hangar investment is financially appropriate.Historical record
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