Demorest opens new pavilion in the park

  • Hunter Harkness and Finn Durden cut the ribbon at Demorest’s new restroom and shelter pavilion in Demorest Springs Park on Wednesday night. Also in attendance (from left) Chamber of Commerce Director Ellie Van Doornum, Lynn Percy, Rachel Pleasant, Brooke Terilli, City Manager Mark Musselwhite, Keith Andrews, Councilman Donnie Bennett, Mayor Jerry Harkness, Councilman Shawn Allen, County Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness, Randall Roy Fry, Demorest Fire Chief Jerry Palmer and Guy Ramos. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
    Hunter Harkness and Finn Durden cut the ribbon at Demorest’s new restroom and shelter pavilion in Demorest Springs Park on Wednesday night. Also in attendance (from left) Chamber of Commerce Director Ellie Van Doornum, Lynn Percy, Rachel Pleasant, Brooke Terilli, City Manager Mark Musselwhite, Keith Andrews, Councilman Donnie Bennett, Mayor Jerry Harkness, Councilman Shawn Allen, County Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness, Randall Roy Fry, Demorest Fire Chief Jerry Palmer and Guy Ramos. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
  • Demorest Councilman Dr. John Hendrix accepted a $5,000 donation for the Demorest Park Committee from Habersham County Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
    Demorest Councilman Dr. John Hendrix accepted a $5,000 donation for the Demorest Park Committee from Habersham County Vice-Chairman Bruce Harkness. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
  • Dr. John Hendrix then was honored by Mayor Jerry Harkness in his final meeting on the council. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
    Dr. John Hendrix then was honored by Mayor Jerry Harkness in his final meeting on the council. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
   Demorest capped an eventful 2023 with the ribbon cutting at their new park pavilion and bathroom building that was nearly three years in the making.    The final project cost around $450,000 and…

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