Demorest to hold called meeting and public hearing on May 12

The Demorest City Council will hold a called meeting Monday, May 12, that will include a work session and a regular meeting. (Jerry Neace/NowHabersham.com)

The Demorest City Council will meet for a special called meeting and public hearing on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 7 p.m. Prior to the regular meeting, the council will hold a work session at 6 p.m.

A key item on the agenda is a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the City of Demorest’s zoning ordinance. Citizens are encouraged to attend and provide input. In accordance with Georgia law (OCGA 36-81-5), individuals wishing to comment on the zoning amendments may appear and be heard during the hearing.

Following the public hearing, the council will consider taking action on the proposed changes to the zoning ordinance as well as address several other important matters, including:

Restoration estimates from Pro Restoration Services:

  • Fire Department ($18,994)
  • Police Department ($18,940)

Engineering services contract for the City Hall complex:

  • Proposed agreement with Blake Rainwater ($19,600)

Additional fire alarm devices for City Hall:

  • Quote from ACG Solutions ($11,147.28)

Purchase of a new truck for the Water Department:

  • Ford F-150 ($41,301)

Invoices from MPE Services for lift station repairs:

  • Demorest Elementary School Lift Station ($28,220.48)
  • South Habersham Middle School Lift Station ($41,576.28)

NPS Grant affidavit consideration:

  • Related to park development on Parcel 079 021

The meeting will conclude with the City Manager’s report and a financial review.

Both meetings will be held at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, located at 250 Alabama Street in Demorest.