Demorest Fire Chief Jonathan Knight unexpectedly resigns

Demorest Fire Chief Jonathan Knight unexpectly resigned Friday afternoon, September 29, 2023. He served as Demorest's fire chief for two years. (City of Demorest Facebook page)

Demorest Fire Chief Jonathan Knight abruptly resigned from his position on Friday.

City Manager Mark Musselwhite confirmed Knight’s resignation to Now Habersham but provided few other details. He says it’s a personnel matter.

Knight turned in his resignation to the city manager’s office on Friday afternoon, September 29. He served two years on the job.

Musselwhite says he will meet with fire department personnel on Saturday morning to discuss who will serve as interim fire chief until a new full-time chief can be hired.