Demorest Mayor Jerry Harkness honors John Popham at his home on Thursday, April 9. Popham served the city of Demorest for 44 years and helped establish the city’s water system. Also pictured are Care Pastor Tom Skipper (left) and John’s grandson Asa Popham and daughter-in-law Kim Popham (right). (Zach Taylor/Staff)
By Zach Taylor
Serving in local government has its ups and downs.
From concerned residents to building infrastructure to rising costs and evolutions in society, government officials experience it all.
