Demorest votes to keep its fire department

by Matthew Osborne

Demorest’s existing fire truck will be replaced by a new one at the end of 2021 now that the City Council has officially decided on its purchase. That new truck will stay in the city’s possession as the council also voted to keep its fire department intact and not merge with the county. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff

Demorest City Council made their selection of the new fire truck official Tuesday, which somehow was not the biggest fire department-related news of the night. The council voted to end di...

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