Demorest work session: late fire‑services IGA, DDA appointment, contracts and permit requests reviewed

Oct 7, 2025

At the Oct. 7 Demorest work session the council reviewed a late Intergovernmental Agreement for fire services, was notified of a final SPLOST payment timing for a fire truck, heard a grant‑writing contract overview, considered an addendum to a city‑hall contract, and discussed alcohol permit and facility rental requests for a Piedmont University event.

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The Demorest City Council received a late Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) from Habersham County concerning fire services and reviewed copies distributed to the public, City Attorney Thomas Mitchell said at the Oct. 7 work session. Mark Musselwhite, the city manager, told the council that the final payment for the city’s fire truck is scheduled for March 2026 and will be funded through SPLOST.

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