Demorest’s past becomes the future

Demorest Councilman Shawn Allen shows a land plat from the 1890s to Dr. Rick Gadbois at Monday’s open house at Demorest City Hall. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Officials cut the ribbon at Demorest City Hall, including (from left) Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Guy Ramos, Chamber President Elle Van Doorum, Councilman Shawn Allen, Mayor Jerry Harkness, Chamber Ambassador Randall Roy Fry, County Commissioner Bruce Harkness and City Manager Mark Musselwhite, along with many well wishers and community members. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff