DEMOREST — The Demorest City Council will hold its final public hearing Thursday at 6 p.m. on the city’s proposed 2026 budget and tentative millage rate, which includes an 8.6 percent property tax increase over the rollback rate. The hearing and special called meeting will take place at the Demorest Municipal Conference Center, 250 Alabama … Continue reading Demorest to hold final public hearing Thursday on 2026 budget, millage rate increase