The Demorest City Council will convene Tuesday evening for a full night of meetings, beginning with a work session at 6 p.m. followed by the regular council meeting and public hearings at 7 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, located at 250 Alabama Street.
City officials are expected to review a wide range of items during the work session before taking up several of those same topics for possible action later in the evening. The agenda also includes two public hearings involving proposed residential developments that could impact future growth in Demorest.
Public Hearings Highlight Residential Development Proposals
The regular meeting will feature two public hearings centered on housing and land use.
The first involves a request from McCain Investment Properties, LLC to rezone approximately 10.74 acres off Saluda Drive from agricultural (A) to R-2 (multi-family residential). The proposal calls for a 34-lot single-family detached subdivision.
The second hearing concerns a request from Alan Baker and Philip Smith for a special use permit to allow multi-family residential development at 415 Fisk Avenue on a 4.14-acre property.
Residents will have an opportunity to speak on both items before the council considers whether to approve the requests.
Work Session to Preview Key Decisions
Earlier in the evening, council members will hold a work session to discuss many of the items that will later appear on the regular meeting agenda.
Topics scheduled for discussion include:
- A water conservation plan
- A Downtown Development Authority (DDA) map
- A proposed GoGov contract
- A cleaning services contract
- A contract for a July 4th band
- A proposed alley closure at Walnut and Ohio streets
- A Georgia Municipal Employee Benefit System proposal
- A Home Rule ordinance amendment addressing quorum and voting procedures (second reading)
- Ongoing matters related to opioid settlement defendants
- A memorandum of understanding between the Board of Education and the City of Demorest for fuel purchases
The work session allows council members to ask questions and review details before taking formal action during the regular meeting.
Additional Business and City Operations
During the regular meeting, council members are also expected to:
- Approve meeting minutes
- Hear a manager’s report and review financials
- Take public comment at designated times
- Consider entering executive session, if needed
Many of the items discussed during the work session are expected to return during the regular meeting for formal consideration and potential approval.
Meeting Details
- Work Session: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
- Regular Meeting & Public Hearings: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Demorest Municipal Conference Center, 250 Alabama Street
Public Participation Encouraged
Residents are encouraged to attend, particularly those interested in the proposed rezoning and special use permit requests, which could shape future residential development in the city.
With both planning discussions and potential votes scheduled for the same evening, Tuesday’s meetings offer a comprehensive look at the issues currently facing the City of Demorest—from growth and development to day-to-day operations.
