Taxes & Public Money in Demorest
Budgets, taxes, fees, audits, bids, contracts, grants, and major purchases.
Where is public money being raised or spent?Public Money issues in Demorest
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A proposed rise in Demorest's millage rate would increase property tax bills for homestead and non-homestead owners in the city.
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…
The council is working through next year's spending plan, with two public hearings set for residents to weigh in before any vote.
Changes to how the municipal court assesses fines and fees are up for discussion, which could affect residents who face court costs in Demorest.
The city council is set to weigh renewing a certificate of deposit the city holds at Rabun County Bank.
A new sales tax aimed at reducing property taxes is set for discussion by the city council.
The city is weighing an intergovernmental agreement that would cover maintenance of its radio system.
The council's plan to raise city employees' retirement multiplier adds an estimated $36,000 a year to the city budget starting in 2027.
The city is moving to formally amend last year's budget after code enforcement legal fees ran over what was budgeted.
An outside auditor walked the city council through the results of the 2025 annual audit, a look at how the city managed its money.
The authority that funds downtown Demorest activities is working out what to spend on this year's events, including an August Music Monday.
City council is set to hear an update on the city's year-to-date finances, giving residents a look at how the budget is tracking.
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