Habitat for Humanity volunteer John Ott cuts flooring to fit into one of the new Habitat homes on the Clarkesville property. Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia is one of the housing nonprofits affected by the government shutdown, which ended Wednesday evening. (Hannah Caudell/Staff)

A new concept plan was presented to Demorest officials during budget season. The new plan allows the city to keep the large post oak trees. (Submitted)

Emily Woodmaster

Georgia Department of Transportation will fund 60 percent of the relocation of water lines for the roundabout construction project. (File)

The ordinance draft will be posted on the city’s website for residents’ consideration, and residents will be able to pick up a copy at city hall at 181 Larkin St.

The proposed annexation for the Red Apple Innovation Corridor would create three main zoning districts on 224.6 acres in the Ga. 365 corridor. (Submitted)

Doug Faust